Most different champions
The contests nobody owns. Turn up here and last year counts for nothing.
16
separate winners of one contest
- Set Mar 28, 2026
- How from 20 editions with a champion on file
- Standing held outright
- Scope national, and available by state on the record book
The top 25
| # | Contest | Separate winners of one contest | Set |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BBQ Gives Back (Day 2) from 20 editions with a champion on file |
16 | Mar 28, 2026 |
| =2 | All American BBQ Throwdown from 13 editions with a champion on file |
13 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| =2 | Cameron Elks BBQ Cook-Off (MASTERS and BACKYARD 1) from 15 editions with a champion on file |
13 | Jul 10, 2026 |
| =2 | Green Mountain BBQ Championship - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES from 18 editions with a champion on file |
13 | Sep 19, 2026 |
| =5 | KTD Smokin Gobbler Cook-off from 13 editions with a champion on file |
12 | Jul 12, 2024 |
| =5 | Southern New England Barbecue Throwdown - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (DAY 2) from 14 editions with a champion on file |
12 | Apr 11, 2026 |
| =5 | New Jersey KnoQ-out - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (DAY 2) from 18 editions with a champion on file |
12 | Apr 18, 2026 |
| =8 | Up in Smoke on the Square (BACKYARD ONLY) from 11 editions with a champion on file |
11 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| =8 | Original SD BBQ Championships from 12 editions with a champion on file |
11 | Jun 5, 2026 |
| =8 | Smoke in the Spring (OPEN FORMAT) from 13 editions with a champion on file |
11 | Apr 10, 2026 |
| =8 | Marietta River City BBQ (OPEN FORMAT) from 14 editions with a champion on file |
11 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| =12 | Roast N Boast from 10 editions with a champion on file |
10 | Oct 18, 2024 |
| =12 | Smokin' in Steele from 10 editions with a champion on file |
10 | May 30, 2025 |
| =12 | Chillin & Grillin in the Glades from 11 editions with a champion on file |
10 | Jul 17, 2026 |
| =12 | New Holland Summer Fest from 11 editions with a champion on file |
10 | Aug 23, 2024 |
| =12 | BBQ, Blues & Brews on the Bay from 12 editions with a champion on file |
10 | May 23, 2026 |
| =12 | Tri City BBQ Fest from 12 editions with a champion on file |
10 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| =12 | Twin Valley Fire and Smoke (Day 2) from 12 editions with a champion on file |
10 | May 16, 2026 |
| =19 | Boss Hog State Championship Cook-Off from 9 editions with a champion on file |
9 | May 9, 2025 |
| =19 | Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle (ONE MEAT RIBS) from 9 editions with a champion on file |
9 | Jun 27, 2026 |
| =19 | High on the Hog Festival (BACKYARD ONLY) from 9 editions with a champion on file |
9 | May 15, 2026 |
| =19 | Lakeland Pig Festival from 9 editions with a champion on file |
9 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| =19 | Boo-B-Que BBQ Championship (Day 2) from 10 editions with a champion on file |
9 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| =19 | I Love Barbecue & Music Festival from 10 editions with a champion on file |
9 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| =19 | Smoke on the Shores BBQ Championship from 10 editions with a champion on file |
9 | Mar 20, 2026 |
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