Events
February 7-8, 2025
Thomas Fowler American Legion Post 169
Wichita Falls, TX
Contact Information –Erik Marcov
334.425.3198
Head Judge – Judy Keeney
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
February 14 & 15, 2025
Irving Elks Lodge
Irving, TX
LIMITED TO 50 TEAMS – PLEASE CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT – AFTER 3:00 PM
Contact Information –
George Wood – 214.763.9915 or Lodge 972.579.0005 ( after 3:00)
Head Judge – Laura Blount
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Feb 21-22, 2025
Glenn Heights County Line Cook Off
Glenn Heights, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information –
Clint Woodward 972.268.2597
admin@redoakareachamber.org
Head Judge -Laura Blount
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Feb 28-Mar 1, 2025
Rattlesnake Round Up BBQ Cook Off
Walnut Springs, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information –
Brent Prescher 254.396.3658
brentprescher@gmail.com
Head Judge – Judy Keeney
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
March 7-8, 2025
KCJLS BBQ Cook Off
Kaufman, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information –
James Hines – 972.965.3719
kcjlsjames@outlook.com
Head Judge – Kesa Giles
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
March 7-8, 2025
Highland VFW Post 6974 Stars & Stripes BBQ
Burnet, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information- Alex Orozco 850.501.0954
email – alex42a2012@gmail.com
Head Judge – Tim Esh
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March 14-15, 2025
Red River Classic Annual BBQ Cook Off
Ardmore, OK
Contact Information –
Clay Allison – 580.277.3643
bigdaddy73401@yahoo.com
Head Judge – Judy Keeney
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
March 14-15, 2025
Spring Shindig & Shenanigans BBQ Cook Off
Lampasas, TX
Event flyer
Contact Information –
Jody-830.220.0087
Starlandandlivestock@gmail.com
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March 21 & 22, 2025
Limestone County Go Texan BBQ Cook Off
Groesbeck, TX
Event flyer
Contact Information –
Kyle Hancock 254.625.1088
Head Judge – Kesa Giles
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March 21-22, 2025
Freedom is NOT Free BBQ Cook Off
Granbury, TX
Contact Information –
John Joffrion 817.573.9350
Head Judge – Judy Keeney
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
April 4 & 5, 2025
Risk it For the Brisket
Gilmer, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information –
Amy Smith- 903.424.5377
Head Judge – Kesa Giles
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
April 4 & 5, 2025
ReInspire BBQ Cook Off
Cleburne, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information –
Larry Hearn – 870-648-8241
larry@yellowrosepropane.com
Head Judge – Judy Keeney
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
April 11 &12, 2025
Turkeyfest
Henrietta, TX
vent flyer coming soon
Contact Information –
Melissa Roberson 940.733.7944
mgr8809@gmail.com
Head Judge – Judy Keeney
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
April 11 &12, 2025
Sumthin’s Burnin’ BBQ Cook Off
Clifton, TX
vent flyer coming soon
Contact Information –
Danny Burnett 254.733.1261
westshoreVFD@yahoo.com
Head Judge – Walker Keeney
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
April 18 &19, 2025
Holy Smokes – J-Bar-C Cowboy Church
Palmer, TX
vent flyer coming soon
Contact Information –
Teri Stewart 214.536.8929
reggie5515@yahoo.com
Head Judge – Tim Esh
Event Winners
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April 25 &26, 2025
A Smokey Initiative
Cleburne, TX
vent flyer coming soon
Contact Information –
Kye White 903.851.5747
Kyewhite@veteransoath.org
Head Judge –
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May 2 & 3, 2025
Guide Dogs and Tender Loving Canines
Ft Worth, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information –
Mark Miller – 817.360.6904
markhonee@yahoo.com
Head Judge –
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
May 2 & 3, 2025
Rogers Springfest
Rogers, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information –
Charlie Shirley 254.493.6401
Head Judge – Judy Keeney
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
May 9 & 10, 2025
Butterfield Stage Days
Bridgeport, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information –
Nathan Byers 940.683.2076
Nathan@bridgeportchamber.org
Head Judge – Judy Keeney
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
May 16 & 17, 2025
Cowcamp Cook Off
San Saba, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information –
Keith Hebert 325.330.2426
Head Judge – Kesa Giles
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
May 23 & 24, 2025
Cody Dragoo Memorial BBQ Cook Off
West, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information –
Renae Dameron 254.716.2262
mrs4ret@aol.com
Head Judge – Laura Blount
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
June 13 & 14, 2025
Back The Blue BBQ Cook Off
Wills Point, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information –
Dawn Wheeler 903-873-2588
Head Judge – Kesa Giles
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
June 27 & 28, 2025
903 BBQ Cook Off
Paris, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information –
Kyle Queen 903.272.0559
Head Judge – Kesa Giles
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
September 6 & 7, 2025
Southfork Ranch BBQ Cook Off
Parker, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information- Leo Morales 469.797.6293
Tim Esh – 571.245.0360
Head Judge-Laura Blount
Event Winners
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September 12 & 13, 2025
Patriot Days BBQ Bash
Ennis, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information – Geoffey Williams
972.878.2625
gwilliams@ennis-chamber.com
Head Judge – Lynn Shivers
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
September 26 & 27, 2025
Denny Rohe Memorial BBQ Cook Off
More Info to come – will be moved to Terrell Airport, Both Open & Local Cook off as in past at Terrell Jubilee
Terrell, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information – Patrick – 972.551.1122
Director@BFTSMuseum.org
Head Judge – Laura Blount/Kesa Giles
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
September 26 & 27, 2025
Busted in Baylor County Cook Off
Seymour, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information – Jon Hrncirik 940.256.0743
jonhrncirik@yahoo.com
Head Judge – Judy Keeney
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
October 3 & 4, 2025
Keller Lions Club BBQ
Keller, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information – Jimmy Lucas
817.307.9752
Head Judge – Judy Keeney
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
October 3 & 4, 2025
Rib, Rub, Run & Roll
Rockwall, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information – Dustin Weaver
972.672.5053
Dwaever@rockwall.com
Head Judge -Kesa Giles
Event Winners
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October 4 & 5, 2025
Jambo Shootout
Ennis, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information – Jamie Geer
Head Judge -Laura Blount
Event Winners
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CHAMPIONSHIP
October 17 & 18, 2025
El Dorado Chevy Carshow & BBQ Cook Off
McKinney, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information – Kevin Perry
972.569.0101
kperry@eldoradomotors.com
Head Judge – Laura Blount
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
October 24 & 25, 2025
Smoke Fest
Flower Mound, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information -Bryan Webb 972.816.5661
bcwebb57@gmail.com
Head Judge-Laura Blount
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
October 24 & 25, 2025
National Championship BBQ Cook Off
Meridian, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information- Karmree Niewwenhuis 254.717.2359
Head Judge-Judy Keeney
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
November 7 & 8, 2025
Pecan Festival & BBQ Cook Off
Ardmore, OK
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information- A J George
903.905.2930
okiefolksbarbecue@gmail.com
Head Judge- Laura
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
November 14 & 15, 2025
Smoke of the Water
Run Away Bay, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information- Nita Tucker
Smokeonthewater@myyahoo.com
940.277.3828
Head Judge- Judy Keeney
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
December 5 & 6, 2025
Outlaw BBQ Association Round Up
Denton, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact Information- Outlaw BBQ Association Board of Directors or
Jim Paddock 940.390.6864
board@outlawbbq.org
jim@texaschow.com
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Date – TBD
Goin’ For Broke in the PNW
Portland, OR
Event flyer coming soon
Contact information- Alta Hertz
360.600.5727
903-272-0559
Head Judge-Judy Keeney
Event Winners
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Date – TBD
Decatur BBQ Bash
Decatur, TX
Event flyer coming soon
Contact information- Justin West
940.577.9543
Hatcreekq@gmail.com
Head Judge-Judy Keeney
Event Winners
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