IOWA BBQ SOCIETY'S MISSION:

"The Iowa BBQ Society is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote, teach and have fun with BBQ while focusing on random acts of kindness through charitable works with emphasis in helping children, families, our communities and our state."


Upcoming events

    • 2 May 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • 3 May 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • 68132 US-30, Colo, IA 50056
    • 7
    Register

    This event is NOT a competition.

    It is an educational event, this year we are not only asking for teams and judges to come. We are opening this event up to individuals that want to learn how to Rep an IBS Backyard Sanctioned Contests. The PRIZE at the end of the day is being able to have a sit down with the judges and get some constructive criticism.

    If you want to expand your knowledge of competition BBQ, experiment with new rubs, sauces, and cooking methods throughout the year. Share your thoughts and ideas with others at this event.

    Your $100 entry covers the campsite to cook at.

    This will be all 4 meat event

    Chicken

    Pork Ribs

    Pork Shoulder

    Brisket

    *Bring your own meat*

    We are looking for 12 judges and 4 individuals that would like to Rep.

    Judges and Reps will need to contact the Iowa BBQ Society @ iabbqsociety@gmail.com to sign up.

    • 2 May 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • 3 May 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • 68132 US 30, Colo, IA 50056
    Register

    This event is NOT a competition.

    It is an educational event, this year we are not only asking for teams and judges to come. We are opening this event up to individuals that want to learn how to Rep an IBS Backyard Sanctioned Contests. The PRIZE at the end of the day is being able to have a sit down with the judges and get some constructive criticism.

    Judges need to be prepared to talk with teams about their entries. This event is designed as a learning tool for the cooks as well as the judges.

    This will be all 4 meat event

    Chicken

    Pork Ribs

    Pork Shoulder

    Brisket

    We are looking for 12 judges and 4 individuals that would like to Rep.

    Questions?  Email us at info@iabbq.org


    • 16 May 2025
    • 17 May 2025
    • Ottumwa, IA


    KCBS Master Series Contest

    Iowa BBQ Society TOY

    To Register: Click Here

    Contest Organizer Francis Dutton

    Email: kingofthecorn@gmail.com

    • 20 Jun 2025
    • 21 Jun 2025
    • State Center, IA

    State Center, IA

    KCBS Master Series Contest

    Iowa BBQ Society TOY Contest

    For Registration: Click Here

    Contest Organizer: Megan Willer

    Email: rosefestivalbbq@gmail.com

    • 20 Jun 2025
    • 21 Jun 2025

    CAMP HIGH HOPES 

    RIB FEST

    Sioux City, IA

    June 20-21

    KCBS Backyard Contest

    Iowa BBQ Society Team of the Year Contest

    For contest Registration Click Here

    • 21 Jun 2025



    All Pork Backyard BBQ Contest
    Click on image for more information
    • 27 Jun 2025
    • 28 Jun 2025
    • Spencer, IA

    June 27-28

    KCBS Masters and Backyard Contests

    Clay County Fairgrounds

    Spencer, IA  51301

    Iowa BBQ Society Masters and Backyard TOY

    Registration forms: Click Here

    Email: artoftheque@gmail.com

    • 27 Jun 2025
    • 28 Jun 2025
    • Centerville, IA

    3rd Annual BBQ and Brew Festival June 28th & 29th

    June 27-28, 2025

    Centerville, IA

    Iowa BBQ Society Backyard Team of the Year Contest

    For registration and Information: CLICK HERE

    • 11 Jul 2025
    • 13 Jul 2025
    • Miles, IA

    Iowa BBQ Society Team of the Year Contest

    • 25 Jul 2025
    • 26 Jul 2025
    • Emmetsburg, IA

    9th Annual E'burg BBQ Contest

    Emmetsburg, IA

    July 25-26, 2025

    Iowa BBQ Society Team of the Year Contest

    For Registration Click Here

    • 1 Aug 2025
    • 2 Aug 2025
    • 19475 225th Street Council Bluffs, IA 51503

    DITMARS RED WHITE & BLUE BBQ

    Council Bluffs, IA

    August 1-2, 2025

    Iowa BBQ Society Team of the Year Contest

    For Registration Click Here

    • 22 Aug 2025
    • 23 Aug 2025

    August 22-23 KCBS Master Series Contest

    Iowa BBQ Society Masters TOY

    For Registration Form: Click Here

    • 19 Sep 2025
    • 20 Sep 2025
    • Stuart, IA

    BEST OF THE BLOCK BBQ

    Downtown Stuart, IA 

    September 19-20, 2025

    For Registration: Click Here

    Iowa BBQ Society Backyard Sanctioned Contest

    Backyard Team of the year Qualifier

    Contact Russ at 515-745-3720

    or Email: russ@wagnerira.com

    • 19 Sep 2025
    • 20 Sep 2025
    • Denison, IA

    Denison, IA 

    September 19-20, 2025

    Iowa BBQ Society Team of the Year Contest

    Master Series and Backyard

    For Registration Click Here

Past events

4 Apr 2025 Iowa State BBQ Championship
8 Mar 2025 Certified Barbeque Judging Class
1 Feb 2025 Annual Iowa BBQ Society Banquet
14 Jan 2025 Iowa BBQ Society Monthly Board Meeting (January)
10 Dec 2024 Iowa BBQ Society Monthly Board Meeting (December)
5 Oct 2024 Smoke N Pumpkins BBQ Competition
28 Sep 2024 2nd Annual River Bottom Smokeout
20 Sep 2024 Best of the Block BBQ Contest
20 Sep 2024 Tri City BBQ Fest
31 Aug 2024 Best Damn BBQ Challenge
23 Aug 2024 Smoke on the Water
26 Jul 2024 8th Annual E'burg BBQ Contest
19 Jul 2024 Shenandoah ShenDig BBQ
13 Jul 2024 Great River Thresher BBQ Contest
5 Jul 2024 Ditmars Red, White & Blue BBQ
29 Jun 2024 Art of the Que Backyard Competition
28 Jun 2024 Art of the Que Master Series KCBS
28 Jun 2024 3rd Annual BBQ & Brew
21 Jun 2024 Camp High Hopes Rib Fest (Backyard Only)
14 Jun 2024 BBQ4Badges
14 Jun 2024 23rd Annual Rose Festival KCBS BBQ Competition
7 Jun 2024 Bring'n Home the Bacon
17 May 2024 King of the Corn
10 May 2024 Minnesota in May
3 May 2024 Frostbuster BBQ
29 Mar 2024 2024 Iowa State BBQ Championship
3 Feb 2024 2023 Iowa Barbeque Society Year End Banquet/Fundraiser
6 Oct 2023 Smoke N Pumpkins BBQ Competition
30 Sep 2023 River Bottom Smokeout
22 Sep 2023 NCC Blue Ribbon BBQ Contest
22 Sep 2023 Best of the Block
15 Sep 2023 Tri City BBQ Fest
2 Sep 2023 The Best Dam BBQ Challenge
25 Aug 2023 Smoke on the Water
29 Jul 2023 Smoke the Competition
28 Jul 2023 7th Annual E'burg BBQ Contest
21 Jul 2023 Shenandoah ShenDig KCBS Master Series
15 Jul 2023 Great River Threshers BBQ Contest
7 Jul 2023 Art of the Que KCBS Backyard Contest
7 Jul 2023 Art of the Que BBQ KCBS Master Series
30 Jun 2023 Ditmar's Red White & Blue BBQ
16 Jun 2023 Oskaloosa BBQ4Badges
16 Jun 2023 22nd Annual Rose Festival BBQ Competition
9 Jun 2023 Bring'n home the Bacon I
3 Jun 2023 1st Annual Albion Rail-Trail Festival BBQ Competition
19 May 2023 King of the Corn
31 Mar 2023 2023 Iowa BBQ Championship
14 Oct 2022 King of the Corn
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