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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

  • Bring'n Home The Bacon

    • 12 Jun 2026
    • 14 Jun 2026
    • West Salem, WI

    Bring'n Home the Bacon Double (MASTER & BACKYARD)

    6/12/2026 - 6/14/2026
    Contest ID Number: 39029
    N5334 Neshonoc Rd.
    West Salem, WI 54669
    http://www.bringnhomethebacon.com

    Prize Money: $8725.00
    State Championship

    Primary Contact Person: Laurie Tweten
    Phone: 608-769-7446
    Email: fortheluvofbbq@gmail.com

    Reps: JEANNE TITUS, CHARLIE BRINZA, DAVID BURSTEIN

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  • 25th Annual Rose Festival BBQ Competition

    • 19 Jun 2026
    • 20 Jun 2026
    • State Center, IA

    Rose Festival's 25th Annual KCBS BBQ Competition

    6/19/2026 - 6/20/2026

    2nd St SE and 3rd Ave SE
    State Center, IA 50247
    http://statecenterrosefestival.org

    State Championship

    Primary Contact Person: Megan Willier
    Phone: 641-691-5768
    Email: rosefestivalbbq@gmail.com

    Reps: CLARA WILLIAMS, JONATHAN B WILLIAMS


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  • Camp High Hopes Rib Fest (Backyard)

    • 26 Jun 2026
    • 27 Jun 2026
    • 111 3rd Street, Sioux City, IA

    Rib Fest (BACKYARD ONLY)

    6/26/2026 - 6/27/2026

    111 3rd Street
    Sioux City, IA 51101
    http://www.camphighhopes.com


    Primary Contact Person: Kyle Knaack
    Phone: 712-490-6699
    Email: kknaack@camphighhopes.com

    Reps: CINDY JUHL, TOM JUHL


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  • Great River Threshers BBQ Contest (Backyard)

    • 17 Jul 2026
    • 19 Jul 2026
    • 99 Centennial St, Miles, IA 52064

    Great River Threshers BBQ Contest

    7/17/2026 - 7/18/2026

    99 Centennial St.
    Miles, IA 52064
    https://www.facebook.com/p/Great-River-Threshers-BBQ-Contest-61568284568727/



    Primary Contact Person: Warren Moeller
    Phone: 563-357-0453
    Email: office@pmcmiles.com

    Secondary Contact Person: JUDGE CONTACT: Michelle Moeller
    Phone: 563-357-5455
    Email: msmoeller64@gmail.com

    Teams:  Please contact Warren Moeller to sign up.


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  • Shenandoah ShenDig

    • 17 Jul 2026
    • 18 Jul 2026
    • Shenandoah, IA

    Shenandoah ShenDig

    7/17/2026 - 7/18/2026

    709 S. Fremont Street
    Shenandoah, IA 51601
    State Championship

    Primary Contact Person: Natalie Kirsch (Organizer & Judges)
    Phone: 712.215.3326
    Email: revitalizeshenandoah@gmail.com

    Secondary Contact Person: Derek Bohling
    Phone: 402.414.0654
    Email: pvfdbohling@yahoo.com

    Reps: EUGENE WICKHAM, SARAH WICKHAM


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  • 10th Annual E'Burg BBQ Contest

    • 24 Jul 2026
    • 25 Jul 2026
    • Emmetsburg, IA

    10th Annual E'burg BBQ Contest

    7/24/2026 - 7/25/2026

    2101 Madison Street
    Emmetsburg, IA 50536
    http://www.halfwaytostpats.com

    State Championship

    Primary Contact Person: Stephanie Mehan
    Phone: 712-480-0252
    Email: stephamehan@gmail.com

    Reps: CINDY JUHL, TOM JUHL

    BBQ Flyer:  https://www.kcbs.us/docs/BBQ_Flyer_26.pdf


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  • Cruisin' and BBQin' (Masters and Backyard)

    • 31 Jul 2026
    • 1 Aug 2026
    • Hampton, IA

    Cruisin' and BBQin'

    7/31/2026 - 8/1/2026

    1383 140th Street
    Hampton, IA 50441
    State Championship

    Primary Contact Person: Barb Furman (Organizer & Judge Contact)
    Phone: 515.689.6692
    Email: barbarajofur54@gmail.com

    Secondary Contact Person: Charlane Janssen (Team Contact)
    Phone: 515.689.9770
    Email: cprallejanssen@gmail.com

    Reps: CINDY JUHL, TOM JUHL


    Backyard Registration Form

    Masters Registration Form


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  • Smoke on the Water (Backyard)

    • 28 Aug 2026
    • 29 Aug 2026
    • 809 Woodland Dr, Lynnville, IA 50153

    Smoke on the Water

    Lynnville, IA

    August 28-29

    Iowa BBQ Society Backyard Team of the Year Contest

    For more information Click Here

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  • Tri City BBQ Fest (Masters and Backyard)

    • 18 Sep 2026
    • 19 Sep 2026
    • Dennison, IA

    Tri City BBQ Fest

    9/18/2026 - 9/19/2026

    109 N. Main
    Denison, IA 51442
    http://www.tricitybbq.com/

    State Championship

    Primary Contact Person: Organizer & Judge Contact: Paul Plumb
    Phone: 712.320.2861
    Email: pplumb@cdcia.org

    Secondary Contact Person: Team Contact: Dan Mundt
    Phone: 651.470.1372
    Email: tourism@cdcia.org

    Reps: DAVE ROGERS, PEG ROGERS


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  • King of the Corn

    • 16 Oct 2026
    • 17 Oct 2026
    • Ottumwa, IA

    King of the Corn

    10/16/2026 - 10/17/2026

    2818 North Court Street
    Ottumwa, IA 52501
    http://www.kingofthecorn.com

    Prize Money: $10000.00
    State Championship

    Primary Contact Person: Dena Milhous
    Phone: 515.231.1381
    Email: dena.milhous@yahoo.com

    Reps: CINDY JUHL, TOM JUHL


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Past events

1 May 2026 Smokehouse BBQ Showdown
24 Apr 2026 2nd Annual East Gate Lodge #630 BBQ Cookoff (Backyard)
3 Apr 2026 Iowa State BBQ Championship (Masters and Backyard)
21 Mar 2026 2026 Certified Barbeque Judging Class
31 Jan 2026 Iowa BBQ Society Banquet and Annual Meeting
4 Oct 2025 Smoke N Pumpkins
19 Sep 2025 Tri City BBQ (Masters Series and Backyard)
19 Sep 2025 Best of the Block BBQ
30 Aug 2025 The Best Dam BBQ Challenge
22 Aug 2025 Smoke on the Water BBQ
22 Aug 2025 Cruisin' & BBQIN' in Hampton
1 Aug 2025 Ditmars Red White & Blue BBQ
25 Jul 2025 9th Annual E'burg BBQ Contest
18 Jul 2025 Shenandoah ShenDig BBQ
11 Jul 2025 Great River Threshers BBQ (Backyard)
27 Jun 2025 Art of the Que BBQ Contest (Masters and Backyard)
27 Jun 2025 3rd Annual BBQ & Brew Festival
21 Jun 2025 BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark
20 Jun 2025 BBQ 4 Badges
20 Jun 2025 Camp High Hopes Rib Fest (Backyard)
20 Jun 2025 Rose Festival BBQ
16 May 2025 King of the Corn
2 May 2025 Frostbuster Judges and Volunteer Signup
2 May 2025 Frostbuster BBQ Event
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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