Our Mission
The Iowa Barbeque Society is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the promotion of outdoor cooking through numerous educational and charitable activities. Encouraging all Iowans to develop an appreciation for barbeque and outdoor cooking, the group sponsors numerous fundraisers and charitable events for the promotion of barbeque as well as the better- ment of our neighborhoods and communities less fortunate.
2010 Iowa Barbecue Society Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet
Thanks to everyone who turned out for the 2010 Iowa Barbecue Society Annual Meeting and Awards Banque. With over 135 attendees it was the largest turn out ever. The banquet featured an education seminar on mea moisture enhancements followed by a heavy appetizer buffet from Iowa's Smokey D's including prime rib sandwiches, wings, artichoke dip, bbq nachos, and smoked ham balls amongst other items. After several door prize giveaways the top five teams in each KCBS category and overall were recognized.
Check out the gallery for more photos of the 2010 Iowa Barbecue Society Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet
BBQ 101 Ribs and Chicken
What: BBQ 101 Ribs and Chicken
Where: PHAT CHEFS
When: Feb 27th, 10am-2pm
Who: Grill'N Out with special guest Chris Marks, General Manager of
The Good-One Smokers and Grills of KC and 8 time Grand
Champion of the American Royal.
For more info: www.grillnoutiowa.com or click here for flyer.
Contact: info@grillnoutiowa.com
Iowa Barbeque Society Banquet - January 30th, 2010
Bondurant Legion Hall
315 2nd Street Northwest
Bondurant, Iowa 50035
(515) 967-3433
3:00 Board Meeting with election of officers
4:00 Annual Meeting & Education Seminar
5:00 Drinks & Food
Heavy appetizers & desserts
Prepared by Shad Kirton & Darren Warth
Keg of Beer
Provided by Steve Wasson (Woody)
BYO B or D
6:00 Awards & Prizes
RSVP to arehnstrom@pork.org with # attending or
Call (515) 223-2622
NO LATER THAN January 23rd
Non-Member Price: $15
FREE meal with paid IBS membership (Plus 1 guest) along with attendance at the meeting & education seminar
2010 Board Elections
Congratulations to the following on being elected to the IBS Board. Anne Rehnstrom, Mike Tucker, Liz Ferguson, Lew Miller, Andy Cleghorn, Dena Milhous, Pam Long, and Bob Wenner. Thanks to outgoing board members Darren Warth, Steve Bryant, Joe Cordray and Ken Anderson.
2009 Christmas Tree Giveaway
The Iowa Barbeque Society teamed up with Urban Dreams to provide 100 free Christmas Trees, 700lbs of pork, 600 breakfast sandwiches, 32 gallons of hot chocolate and 600 coats and other care packages to those less fortunate.
Check out the gallery for more photos of the 2009 Christmas Tree Giveaway
Ribs for Kids
Once again, Ribs for Kids 2009 was a huge success. A huge thank you goes out to Cookies BBQ, the Iowa State Meat Lab, and, of course, the Iowa BBQ Society. The dedicated members of the Iowa BBQ Society take a great deal of pride in helping fund projects such as this one, and plan on continuing to offer assistance and education to those in need for years to come.
Check out the gallery for more photos of Ribs for Kids
11/10/09 BBQ Meeting CANCELLED. Rescheduled for 12/8/09
Senior Q
It was a nice day for the Iowa BBQ Societies fifth annual Senior Q. Residents got up extra early in anticipation for this years bbq. By 11 am family members and residents were going through the buffet line, and they kept flowing through until 1:00 pm. Several hundred people enjoyed sliced brisket, pulled pork, chicken, hot dogs, beans, slaw, drinks, and fabulous desserts. It was a group effort, and thanks go out to the Sunnyview Care Facility, The Iowa BBQ Society, Smokey D's BBQ, Hawgeyes BBQ, Russ and Franks BBQ Sauce, and all of the volunteers who helped serve up the bbq. Over the years thousands of seniors have been "catered" to across the nation during "Senior Q Month". The Iowa BBQ Society is proud to be a part of it.
Check out the gallery for more photos of the Senior Q
Team of the Year
Congratulations to Big T's Q Cru for finishing first overall in the Team of the Year
From L to R are: Bill Newstrom, Terry Newstrom, Kayleigh Jacobson, me, Kelly Jacobson, Sushil Nepal, Sonya Newstrom, Drew Westberg, Daniel Stoltze. Not pictured: Lois Stoltze, Sharon Dreifus
If you feel you should be on here please contact me at rodandersondm@gmail.com.
Hog Wild BBQ Contest
Click here for information on the Wild Rose Resort and Casino non sanction BBQ contest
Colo Crossroads 1St Annual BBQ Contest
Click here for information on this non sanction contest Colo Crossroads 1St Annual BBQ Contest
2nd Annual Hawgeyes Classic
April 25th Hawgeyes BBQ/TNT Landscaping held the second annual Hawgeyes BBQ Classic. Adults had to cook a T-Bone Steak while the kids cooked hamburgers. Iowa's Smokey D's provided lunch to the crown checking out the landscaping products and Horizon grills.
Check out the gallery for more images.
Find A Contest Near You
The contest pages have been updated with new contest and entry forms. Make sure to check the offical contest sites for additional forms and information.
Iowa Barbeque Society Now on Facebook
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Apply for Iowa Barbeque Society Scholarship
Time is running out to apply for the Iowa Barbeque Society scholarship. Click here for more information.
Two People Inducted into The National BBQ Hall of Fame
by: Mike Tucker
Two Men were inducted into the National BBQ Hall of Fame in 2008. They were recognized at the Lakeland, Florida Pig Festival on January 30th, 2009. The Spokesman for the BBQ Hall of Fame is Mike Davis, of LottaBull BBQ. Mike is an accomplished BBQ competitor, a good family man, and a true asset to the BBQ Hall of Fame.
Non Sanctioned Contest - Smokin' in the Junction
A new non sanctioned contest coming to West Des Moines, IA on May 23rd. Click here for more information.
Congratulations Iowa's Smokey D's
Darren Warth received these awards at the KCBS Annual Awards weekend:
8th place Brisket
8th place Pork
9th Place overall
Iowa Barbecue Society Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet
Photos are now online in the gallery. Thanks to everyone who showed upand a special thanks to those who helped with the planning of the event.
New Contest - “O’Town BBQ Showdown
A new KCBS sanctioned contest is coming to Ottumwa, IA. For more information on the “O’Town BBQ Showdown” click here.