Date-Clash Checker
Teams can only be in one place on a Saturday. Pick the weekend you are thinking about and where you are, and this shows every sanctioned contest within range that would be competing for the same field — how hard each one pulls, and which weekends either side are quieter.
Type a contest town, a state, or a ZIP — or leave it empty to see the whole country. 600 contest towns autocomplete in the box.
About average for this stretch Saturday, April 25, 2026 · nationwide — add a town above to narrow it
That weekend
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The weekends around yours
How many sanctioned contests each Saturday already has, nationwide — click a weekend to check it instead.
- 3 Mar 14
- 12 Mar 21
- 8 Mar 28
- 5 Apr 4
- 10 Apr 11
- 11 Apr 18
- 12 Apr 25
- 20 May 2
- 8 May 9
- 17 May 16
- 18 May 23
- 8 May 30
- 10 Jun 6
The weekend of Mar 14 is the quietest in range: 3 contests. The biggest thing on it is University of Arkansas Animal Science Boots, Brews, and BBQ Contest.
Contests within ±2 weeks
| Date | Contest | Where | vs. your date | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 Your weekend |
Pitmasters in Paradise State championship | Auburndale, FL | Same day | 35 |
| Apr 25, 2026 Your weekend |
Spitsbroek on Fire IV | Eede Holland, Netherlands | Same day | 15 |
| Apr 25, 2026 Your weekend |
Smokin in the Valley | Herne Hill, Western Australia, Australia | Same day | 9 |
| Apr 24, 2026 Your weekend |
Southaven Springfest State championship | Southaven, MS | 1 day before | 33 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | BBQ & Boogie Cancelled State championship | Calhoun, GA | 1 day before | 32 |
| Apr 24, 2026 Your weekend |
Lodi BeerFest & State BBQ Championship State championship | Lodi, CA | 1 day before | 29 |
| Apr 24, 2026 Your weekend |
Smokin' in the Creek BBQ Contest State championship | Sugar Creek, MO | 1 day before | 28 |
| Apr 24, 2026 Your weekend |
Wild West BBQ Cook-Off State championship | Lamar, CO | 1 day before | 27 |
| Apr 24, 2026 Your weekend |
Smoke & Fire (BACKYARD ONLY) | Stanley, WI | 1 day before | 24 |
| Apr 24, 2026 Your weekend |
Revolutionary BBQ Brawl State championship | Williamsburg, VA | 1 day before | 20 |
| Apr 24, 2026 Your weekend |
Marietta River City BBQ (OPEN FORMAT) State championship | Marietta, OH | 1 day before | 15 |
| Apr 24, 2026 Your weekend |
Spitsbroek on Fire III | Eede Holland, Netherlands | 1 day before | 11 |
| Apr 24, 2026 Your weekend |
Marietta River City BBQ (ONE MEAT CHICKEN) | Marietta, OH | 1 day before | 11 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Southeastern BBQ Showdown Cancelled State championship | Columbia, SC | 1 day before | — |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Certified Barbeque Judging Class - Fargo, ND | Fargo, ND | 5 days after | — |
| May 1, 2026 | ND BBQ Championship State championship | Fargo, ND | 6 days after | 71 |
| May 1, 2026 | Grand American Barbecue World Championship Invitational (COMPETITOR SERIES) | New Paltz, NY | 6 days after | 43 |
| May 1, 2026 | ND BBQ Championship (ONE MEAT RIBS) | Fargo, ND | 6 days after | 36 |
| May 1, 2026 | Smoke in the Mitten State championship | Westland, MI | 6 days after | 34 |
| May 1, 2026 | Bear-B-Q State championship | New Bern, NC | 6 days after | 26 |
| May 1, 2026 | Smoke in the Mitten (ONE MEAT RIBS) | Westland, MI | 6 days after | 24 |
| May 1, 2026 | Dr. George Smith BBQ Brawl (COMPETITOR SERIES) | Murfreesboro, TN | 6 days after | 23 |
| May 1, 2026 | Blue Compass RV BBQ Bash State championship | Marriott-Slaterville, UT | 6 days after | 19 |
| May 1, 2026 | Grand American Barbecue World Championship (ONE MEAT RIBS) | New Paltz, NY | 6 days after | 18 |
| May 1, 2026 | SmokeHouse Barbeque Showdown (OPEN FORMAT) (REGISTRATION FULL) State championship | Cambridge, IA | 6 days after | 17 |
| May 1, 2026 | O'So Good BBQ Festival (BACKYARD ONLY) Day 1 | Cleveland, AL | 6 days after | 17 |
| May 1, 2026 | Grand American Barbecue World Championship (ONE MEAT CHICKEN) | New Paltz, NY | 6 days after | 15 |
| May 1, 2026 | BBQ Fest Parque Tempisque | Guanacaste, Costa Rica | 6 days after | 14 |
| May 1, 2026 | KC Smoke & Flavor Fest Cancelled State championship | Kansas City, MO | 6 days after | — |
| May 2, 2026 | Grand American Barbecue New York State Championship Open (OPEN FORMAT) State championship | New Paltz, NY | 7 days after | 59 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | New Jersey KnoQ-out - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (DAY 2) State championship | Blairstown, NJ | 7 days before | 26 |
| May 2, 2026 | O'So Good BBQ Festival (BACKYARD ONLY) Day 2 | Cleveland, AL | 7 days after | 15 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | New Jersey KnoQ-out - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (ONE MEAT RIBS) | Blairstown, NJ | 7 days before | 8 |
| May 2, 2026 | Marchfelder Feuerfest | Orth an der Donau, Austria | 7 days after | 8 |
| May 2, 2026 | Marchfelder Feuerfest (ONE MEAT RIBS) | Orth an der Donau, Austria | 7 days after | 7 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | World Championship Hot Wings Contest & Festival (COMPETITORS SERIES) | Memphis, TN | 7 days before | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Certified Barbeque Judging & Table Captain Class - Bel Air, MD Cancelled | Bel Air, MD | 7 days before | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | GLBBQA Spring Fling State championship | Coldwater, MI | 8 days before | 48 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | The Downtown BBQ Showdown State championship | Lake City, FL | 8 days before | 41 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Pork-A-Palooza Cancelled State championship | Weatherford, OK | 8 days before | 29 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | The Downtown Grand Master BBQ Showdown State championship | Las Vegas, NV | 8 days before | 29 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Tom Brigham Memorial BBQ State championship | Iola, KS | 8 days before | 27 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | New Jersey KnoQ-out - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (DAY 1) State championship | Blairstown, NJ | 8 days before | 26 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Knox Co. 4-H/FFA Ring of Smoke State championship | Edina, MO | 8 days before | 25 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | The Downtown BBQ Showdown (ONE MEAT RIBS) | Lake City, FL | 8 days before | 21 |
| May 3, 2026 | Grill Contest Rivergaro (ONE MEAT CHICKEN) | Rivergaro, Italy | 8 days after | 15 |
| May 3, 2026 | Grill Contest Rivergaro (ONE MEAT RIBS) | Rivergaro, Italy | 8 days after | 15 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | New Jersey KnoQ-out - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (ONE MEAT CHICKEN) | Blairstown, NJ | 8 days before | 10 |
| May 7, 2026 | Rocky Mountain BBQ Classic Cancelled State championship | Grand Junction, CO | 12 days after | — |
| May 8, 2026 | Minnesota in May State championship | St. Peter, MN | 13 days after | 77 |
| May 8, 2026 | Minnesota in May (ONE MEAT RIBS) | St. Peter, MN | 13 days after | 47 |
| May 8, 2026 | 20th Annual Boss Hog State Championship Cook-Off State championship | Waynesboro, GA | 13 days after | 42 |
| May 8, 2026 | 44th Annual Kennett Jaycees BBQ Cook Off State championship | Kennett, MO | 13 days after | 25 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | American Royal World Series of Barbecue Rub Contest (COMPETITOR'S SERIES) | Kansas City, MO | 13 days before | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | BBQ Expo Master's Challenge | Parma, Italy | 14 days before | 42 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Southern New England Barbecue Throwdown - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (DAY 2) State championship | Bristol, CT | 14 days before | 29 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Southern New England Barbecue Throwdown - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (ONE MEAT RIBS) | Bristol, CT | 14 days before | 13 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Southern New England Barbecue Throwdown - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (ONE MEAT CHICKEN) | Bristol, CT | 14 days before | 13 |
| May 9, 2026 | Smoke on the Seaway | Cornwall, ON | 14 days after | 12 |
| May 9, 2026 | Smoke on the Seaway (ONE MEAT RIBS) | Cornwall, ON | 14 days after | 10 |
| May 9, 2026 | Transylvanian Steak & BBQ Fest | Targu Mures, Romania | 14 days after | 7 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Jimmy Jam Certified Barbeque Judging Class & Table Captain Class - St. Augustine, FL | St. Augustine, FL | 14 days before | — |
| May 9, 2026 | Certified Barbeque Judging Class - Mt. Jackson, VA Cancelled | Mt. Jackson, VA | 14 days after | — |
| May 9, 2026 | Certified Barbeque Judging Class - Canada (Cornwall ON) | East Cornwall, ON | 14 days after | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Smoke in the Spring (OPEN FORMAT) State championship | Osage City, KS | 15 days before | 101 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Cedar Fest BBQ Cook Off State championship | Cedar Park, TX | 15 days before | 41 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Southern New England Barbecue Throwdown - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (DAY 1) State championship | Bristol, CT | 15 days before | 33 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | American Royal World Series of Barbecue Sauce Contest (COMPETITOR'S SERIES) | Kansas City, MO | 16 days before | — |
Pull is a rough estimate of how much of your potential field a contest takes: its field size, halved for roughly every 150 miles a team would have to drive past your gate to get there. It is a comparison aid, not a forecast. Field is the published team count where there is one, and otherwise the average of that contest’s own past editions.
This is the whole country. Put a town, state or ZIP in the Near box and every number above narrows to the teams who could actually reach you.
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