Our Mission:

“To promote, teach, have fun with BBQ, while focusing on random acts of kindness through charitable works with focus on helping children, families, our communities and our state”

Confluence Brewing Company

The Official Beer of the Iowa BBQ Society

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KCBS Certified Judge Class

Eating the world's best BBQ just got a lot easier! Sign-up to become a KCBS Certified Judge by emailing Francis Dutton at smokinbonzbbq6357@gmail.com

Dave Compton Award

The Dave Compton Award recognizes the Iowa BBQ Judge of the Year. This award is voted on by the membership and nominations are taken throughout the year!

NOMINATE A JUDGE

Team of the Year!

Smokey D's added a few more pieces to the already crowded trophy case when the took home the 2020 Iowa BBQ Society Team of the Year! Smokey D's is also one of our Restaurant Partners so make sure to stop in and grab some awarding winning BBQ!

TOY STANDINGS

Giving Back

The Iowa BBQ Society has a number of different ways we give back back to our communities and individuals. In 2020 we were able to give $1000 to Operation BBQ Relief for their efforts feeding the Cedar Rapids area during the Derecho storm.

Backyard Contests

If you're looking to up-the-ante in your community cook-off have it be an Iowa BBQ Sanctioned event. All points will count towards Iowa Backyard Team of the Year!

GET SANCTIONED

Calendar

Where's the next contest? The next judges class? The next cooking class? Get these dates marked!

EVENT CALENDAR

Restaurant Program Partners

Supplier Partners: Iowa BBQ Society Members save at our preffered supplier partners!