"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."
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Iowa BBQ Society Banquet and Annual Meeting
January 31st, 2026
5:00 PM
Courtyard By Mariot
2405 SE Creekview Drive
Ankeny, IA 50021
Tickets $50/person
Registration closes January 24th
Doors open at 5:00 PM
Open Bar Sponsored by Smokehouse 72
Meal: Bacon Wrapped Sirloin and Chicken Cordon Blu, Rosted Red Potatoes, Mac and Cheese, Vegetable Medley, green salad, Fruit Salad, and Appetizers.
There is a block of rooms available for this event at the hotel, please use the following link to receive the event room rate. This rate ends January 9th or once block of rooms is full.
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?guestreslink2=true&id=1762893235368&key=GRP
Date: Saturday March 21st
Time: 9:00-1:00pm
Location: Lions Club
Johnston 6501 Merle hay Road Johnston, IA 50131
CBJ Class: $125.00
NOTE: All participants must be a current KCBS member prior to registering for either class. Your KCBS Membership will be required to be registered. Go to: www.KCBS.us to register as a member or renew your membership.
Primary Contact Person: Lyn Burks Phone: 515-291-3836 Email: info@iabbq.org
For hotel reservations, we have a block of rooms at a discounted rate at the Johnston Grandstay Hotel and Suites
For Reservations call 515-612-7660 and mention the Iowa BBQ Society.