"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."
2025 Backyard Sanctioning Form
2025 Backyard Contest Rules
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.
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.
Questions? Email us at info@iabbq.org
KCBS Master Series Contest
Iowa BBQ Society TOY
To Register: Click Here
Contest Organizer Francis Dutton
Email: kingofthecorn@gmail.com
State Center, IA
Iowa BBQ Society TOY Contest
For Registration: Click Here
Contest Organizer: Megan Willer
Email: rosefestivalbbq@gmail.com
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
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
June 27-28, 2025
Centerville, IA
Iowa BBQ Society Backyard Team of the Year Contest
For registration and Information: CLICK HERE
9th Annual E'burg BBQ Contest
Emmetsburg, IA
July 25-26, 2025
For Registration Click Here
DITMARS RED WHITE & BLUE BBQ
Council Bluffs, IA
August 1-2, 2025
August 22-23 KCBS Master Series Contest
Iowa BBQ Society Masters TOY
For Registration Form: Click Here
BEST OF THE BLOCK BBQ
Downtown Stuart, IA
September 19-20, 2025
Iowa BBQ Society Backyard Sanctioned Contest
Backyard Team of the year Qualifier
Contact Russ at 515-745-3720
or Email: russ@wagnerira.com
Denison, IA
Master Series and Backyard