Pitmasters say rising beef prices, fierce competition and thin margins are making it harder to survive in Texas’ booming barbecue scene.

Country music and barbecue: They’re a smokin’ pair. An upcoming not-for-profit barbecue and music festival called Syndicate Smokedown & Music Festival on April 18, 2026, will bring two-dozen ...

The inaugural Rocky Mountain BBQ Classic brings professional competitive barbecue back to Grand Junction this May, featuring a $50,000 sanctioned state championship alongside professional bull riding ...

Enjoy a weekend of flavor and excitement at the Southeast Texas Craft Barbecue Festival and Pro Watercross jet ski races in ...

All Jacked Up was named Grand Champion Overall at the 52nd Annual World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, with Hardin County ...

The grills have cooled, and the judges have spoken after three days of barbecue, music, and celebration at the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, one of the signature kickoff events for the ...

Memphis' two barbecue competitions — the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and Mempho Presents' SmokeSlam — are in talks to join forces for a unified event in 2027. In an ...

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's 2026 season kicked into high gear this weekend with the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que ...

Looking for a little 'que with your boo? Starting at noon this Saturday, October 29, over 45 barbecue teams from across the nation will compete for smoked glory (and $10,000 in prizes) at the Roctober ...

There are few arguments in America that get people more fired up than asking which state does BBQ best. Seriously, bring this ...

Spring is an ideal time for food festivals in Alabama, as flowers bloom, days get longer and the weather grows warmer. Here ...