
Feb 10 & 11, 2023
AMERICAN LEGION 4TH ANNUAL BBQ COOKOFF
WICHITA FALLS,TX
Contact Information- KENNY LYONS 940. 704. 1839
Head Judge- Judy Keeney
GC – Richard Johnson – No Gottie Ranch BBQ
RGC – Randy Burkhart – Rockin’ R BBQ
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Feb.24-25, 2023
Irving Elks Lodge
Irving,TX
Contact Information- – (Lodge after 3:00 pm) 972. 579 .0005
Matt – 214. 500. 3440 (text) or George – 214. 763. 9915
Head Judge- Laura Blount
GC – Stephen Peacock – Mac Daddy BBQ
RGC – Terry Blount – 3B BBQ
March 3-4, 2023
Rattlesnake Roundup
Walnut Springs ,TX
Contact Information- Brent Prescher 254-396-3658
Head Judge- Judy Keeney
GC – Greg Phillips – Smokin Cajun
RGC – Dwayne Turnbo – Turnbo BBQ Co
March 10-11, 2023
Kaufman Junior Livestock Association
Kaufman,TX
Contact Information- James Hines- 972. 965. 3719
Head Judge- Kesa Giles
GC – Ricky Bocanegra – We Dem Boys
RGC – Scotty Bryce – East Texas Smokers
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
March 17-18, 2023
Limestone County Go Texan Cookoff
Groesbeck,TX
Contact Information- Kyle Hancock- 254. 625. 1088
Head Judge- Kesa Giles
GC – Chris Hamilton – Young Gun Cookers
RGC – Chris Wilson – Team FTS
March 17-18, 2023
Red River Classic
Ardmore,OK
Contact information- 580. 277. 3643
Head Judge- Judy Keeney
GC – Curt Wallace – Smoked & Furious
RGC – Ed Faulder – Big Ed BBQ
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
March 24-25, 2023
Risk it for the Brisket
Gilmer,TX
Contact Information- Amy Smith 512.663.2308
Head Judge- Randy Lancaster
GC – Cody Malin – Smokin Aces
RGC – Vinny McNamara – Steel Smoke BBQ
March 31 – April 1, 2023
Highland VFW Post 6974 Stars & Stripes BBQ
Burnet, TX
Contact Information- Alex Orozco 850.501.0954
email – alex42a2012@gmail.com
Head Judge-Laura Blount
GC – Randel Johnson – Oakalla Que
RGC – Aaron Bisher – Smoked N Qued
April 7-8, 2023
Sumthin’s Burnin
Laguna Park,TX
Contact Information- Danny Burnett 254.733.1261
Head Judge- Judy Keeney
GC – Greg Phillips – Smokin Cajun
RGC – Chris Bitner – Cooks of Hazard
April 14-15, 2023
Henrietta Turkey Fest
Henrietta,TX
Contact Information- Melissa Roberson 940.733.7944
Head Judge- Judy Keeney
GC – Curt Wallace – Smoked & Furious
RGC – Dub Ewing – Second Hand Smoke
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
April 20-23, 2023
Terrell Heritage Jubilee
Terrell,TX
Contact information- Terrell CofC 972.563.5703
Head Judge–Laura Blount
Pit GC – Terry Blount – 3B BBQ
RGC – Ricky Bocanegra – We Dem Boys
Local GC – Paul Redman – Last Minute BBQ
RGC – Gilbert Acuna – Acunamatata
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
April 28-29, 2023
Smokin’ For Limbs
Emory, TX
Contact information- Ray Daughety – 903.513.1421
r2d102376@icloud.com or
reborn2disciple@gmail.com
Head Judge-Randy Lancaster
GC – Tim Esh – Tiny E
RGC – Ricky Bocanegra – We Dem Boys
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
April 28-29, 2023
Freedom is Not Free Spring Event
Granbury, TX
Contact Information- John Joffrion 817.573.9350
Head Judge-Lynn Shivers
DID NOT MAKE SANCTION
GC – Tommy Smith – Bent Nail
RGC- Sy Ellibee – Crocket Creek Que
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
May 5-6, 2023
Liver 4 Life
Ft.Worth ,TX
POSTPONED TO 2024
Event Flyer Coming Soon
Contact Information- Mark Miller 817.360.6904
Head Judge – Walker Keeney
Winners
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RGC –
May 5-6, 2023
Smoke & Guns Cook Off
Canton ,TX
Contact Information- Misty Roberts 903.477.0966
Head Judge-Kesa Giles
GC – David Hargrave – Bubba Blue Plate
RGC – Vinny McNamara – Steel Smoke
May 12-13, 2023
Butterfield Stage Days
Bridgeport ,TX
Contact Information- Nathan Byers 940.683.2076
Head Judge-Judy Keeney
GC – Coty Alambar – C A BBQ Co
RGC – Jeff Wyatt – Redneck Cookers
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
May 12-13, 2023
Sabine County Go Texan Spring Fest
Hemphill ,TX
Contact Information- Marc Griffin 936.275.6693
Head Judge-Walker Keeney
GC – Scotty Bryce – East Texas Smokers
RGC – Duane Anderson – Real Smoke BBQ
May 19-20, 2023
Boomtown Shootout
Burkburnett, TX
POSTPONED TO 2024
Flyer Coming Soon
Contact Information- Steve Bowlin 940.249.2821
Head Judge-Judy Keeney
Winners
GC –
RGC –
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
May 19-20, 2023
3rd Annual Pump Jack Capital Throwdown
NEW DATE
Electra, TX
Contact Information- Damian Figueloa – 940.235.5978
EFD Throwdown@yahoo.com
Head Judge-Judy Keeney
GC – Layne Holmes – B H BBQ
RGC – Charles Tant – Bury da Bone
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
May 27-28, 2023
Cody Dragoo Memorial BBQ Cook Off
West,TX
Contact Information- Ranae Knust 254.716.2262
Head Judge-Laura Blount
GC – Tim Balch – Balch’s Blazin’ BBQ
RGC- Kyle Speicher – BBQ Daddies
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
June 2-3, 2023
Covington VFD BBQ Cook-Off
Covington,TX
Contact Information-Shalest Karlicek 254.205.8035
Head Judge-Lynn Shivers
GC – Carlos Calzada – Smokin’ Los BBQ
RGC – Dwayne Turnbo – Turnbo BBQ Company
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
June 9-10, 2023
Back the Blue BBQ Cook-Off
Wills Point ,TX
Contact Information-Dawn Wheeler 903.873.2588
Head Judge-Kesa Giles
GC – Stephen Peacock – Mack Daddy Q
RGC – Justin Shirley – Boss Hog BBQ
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
June 16-17, 2023
Smoke Session Showdown
Royse City ,TX
Space is limited, preregistration recommended.
Contact Information-Robby Galvan 972. 302. 5675
Head Judge-Kesa Giles
GC – Michael Irby – Smokin Aces 2
RGC – Christian Galvan – Tejas Coalition BBQ
July 28-29, 2023
903 BBQ Cook Off
Paris, TX
Contact Information-Kyle Queen 903.272.6784
www.903-bbq.com
Head Judge-Kesa Giles
GC – Kyle Speicher – BBQ Daddies
RGC – Michael Giffen – Two Meatheads BBQ
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
August 25 & 26, 2023
Moonshine Days BBQ Cook Off
Glen Rose, TX
Contact Information-Angelica Smith
254.396.6803
angel.smith@live.com
Head Judge- Judy Keeney
GC – Stephen Peacock – Mack Daddy Q
RGC – Tyler Cannon – Cannonball Express
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
September 1-2, 2023
Benbrook Chamber of Commerce BBQ Competition
POSTPONED TO 2024
Benbrook, TX
Flyer Coming Soon
Contact Information-Terri Davis 817.249.4451 terri.davis@benbrookchamber.org
Head Judge – Walker Keeney
Winners
GC –
RGC –
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
September 1-2, 2023
Outlaw BBQ Classic
Ryan, OK
POSTPONED TO 2024
Event Flyer Link Coming Soon
Contact Information- James Dodson 682.404.2284
Head Judge- Judy Keeney
Winners
GC –
RGC –
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
September 8-9, 2023
Decatur BBQ Bash
Decatur, TX
Contact Information- Bennie Koger 940.577.7784 or Justin West 940.577.9543
Head Judge-Judy Keeney
GC –James Dodson – LimpBrizkit
RGC – Charles Tant – Bury Da Bone BBQ
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
September 8-9, 2023
Ennis Chamber of Commerce – Patriot Day BBQ BASH
Ennis,TX
Contact Information- Geoffery Williams 9972.878.2625
Head Judge-Kesa Giles
GC – Michael Griffin – Two Meatheads BBQ
RGC – Tom Clark – Blue Smoke
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
September 8-9, 2023
Lake Jackson Police Association First Responder Cook Off
Lake Jackson, TX
Contact Information- Sgt Joshua Cosme 979.288.1325
LIPAcookoff@gmail.com
Head Judge-Walker Keeney
GC – Jeffrey Gilliam – Holy Smokers
RGC – Taaka Gilliam – Holy Smokers 2
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
September 15-16, 2023
Hella Shrine BBQ Extravaganza
Garland,TX
Contact Information- Allen Warren 214-801-1419
Head Judge-Kesa Giles
GC – Lonnie Carroll – Meathead BBQ
RGC – Brian Erbe – Big B’s BBQ
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
October 6-7, 2023
Kare for Kids Longview
Longview,TX
Contact Information- Terry Petty 903.431,2001
Head Judge – Randy Lancaster
GC – Josh Campbell – Tipsy Texan
RGC – Duane Anderson – Real Smoke BBQ
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
October 6-7, 2023
Rockwall Rib, Run and Roll
Rockwall , TX
Contact Information- Andrew Ainsworth 972-771-7740
Head Judge – Kesa Giles
GC – Ben Marshall – 1845 BBQ
RGC – Sean Hill – Texas Moonswiners
October 6-7, 2023
Keller Lions Club
Keller, TX
Contact Information – Jimmy Lucas = 817.307.9752
Head Judge – Judy Keeney
GC – Steve Cumbie – Rafter C
RGC – Stephen Peacock – Mac Daddy Q
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
October 7-8, 2023
Jambo Shootout
Ennis,TX
Contact Information- Jamie G.
Head Judge – Laura Blount
GC – Brad Olenick – Burnin Money
RGC – Vinny McNamara – Steel Smoke
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
October 13-14 2023
El Dorado Chevrolet Guns & Hoses Cookin For Kids and Custom Car Show & BBQ Cook Of
Mckinney,TX
Contact Information- Kevin Perry 972-569-0101
Head Judge – Laura Blount
GC – Jack Cashman – Cashman Q
RGC – Brian Erbe – Big E BBQ
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
October 13-14 2023
Daingerfield Days 1st Annual BBQ Cook Off
Daingerfield, TX
Contact Information- Tracey Climer 903.285.8266
Head Judge – Kesa Giles
DID NOT MAKE SANCTION
GC – Duane Anderson
RGC – Danny Lilly
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
October 20-21 2023
Mabank Jubilee
Mabank, TX
POSTPONED TIL 2024
WILL COMBINE WITH OUTLAW ROOUND UP IN DECEMBER
Contact Information- John Holcomb 214.709.2138
Head Judge – Kesa Giles
Winners
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RGC –
October 20-21 2023
Rosevine/Gravelhill Benefit
Rosevine, TX
Contact Information-
Wade Tyson 409 594-6353
Marty Griffin 936 275-7420
Head Judge – Randy Lancaster
GC – Mike Bryce – Pokin’ & Smokin’
RGC – Scotty Bryce – East Texas Smokers
October 27-28 2023
National Championship BBQ Cookoff
Meridian,TX
EVENT POSTPONED TO 2024 Due To Flooding Rain
Contact Information- Karmree Niewwenhuis 254.717.2359
Head Judge – Judy Keeney
GC –
RGC –
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
October 27-28 2023
Flower Mound Smoke Fest
Flower Mound,TX
Contact Information- Bryan Webb 972.816.5661
bcwebb57@gmail.com
Head Judge – Laura Blount
GC – Ricky Bocanegra – We Dem Boys
RGC – Jack Cashman – Cashman Q
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
November 3-4, 2023
North Texas Fair & Rodeo BBQ Cookoff
Denton,TX
Contact Jim Paddock
Head Judge – Judy Keeney
GC – Stephen Peacock – Mac Daddy Q
RGC – Jack Cashman – Cashman Q
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
November 10-11, 2023
Phat Farm 2nd Annual Memorial Cookoff
Nolanville,TX
POSTPONED TIL 2024
Flyer Coming Soon
John Hernandez 254.951.4473
Head Judge – Judy Keeney
GC –
RGC –
November 17-18, 2023
16th Bi-Annual BBQ Throwdown
Marksville,LA
Contact Information- David Rivas 318.264.5161
Head Judge – Lynn Shivers
GC -Mike Steele – Pigs and Cows Gone Wild BBQ
RGC – Duane Anderson – Real Smoke BBQ
December 1-2, 2023
2nd Annual Outlaw Round Up & Invitational
Mabank, TX
Registration Info Coming Soon
Contact Information- Outlaw Board of Directors
Board@Outlawbbq.org
GC – Mike Bryce – Pokin’ & Smokin’
RGC – Ricky Bocanegra – We Dem Boyz BBQ
GC – Adam Gautreau – Cajun Blaze
RGC – James Dodson – Limp Brisket