Competition BBQ & Food Festivals

Sneak Peek: NEW REVIEW - Weber Kettle Smart Ring

You first! Here we'll post news, gear reviews, videos, and recipes that are freshly published on the public site before getting advertised there! To see all our NEW Recipes &...

October 2026 - "Great Giveaway" Four Sweepstakes Winners!

As one of your many member benefits each month, paying members are automatically entered to win our monthly Great Giveaway sweepstakes. The prizes can vary month to month and...

Wide Lanes - A Better Pitmaster Club Viewing Experience

Have you noticed the removal of the right sidebar which had been a mainstay for many years?

It's gone.

We will continue to share some promos (not third...

Show Us What You're Cooking! (SUWYC) - Volume 43, FALL 2026

Summer's gotta end sometime, right? Sigh.....

Welcome to the new SUWYC topic, Volume 43 - FALL 2026!

Here's a link to the retired Vol 42, SUMMER 2026:...

Meathead On Milk Street Radio With Christopher Kimball

Meathead was the guest host with the great Christopher Kimball of Milk Street Radio and they answered some excellent listener questions. Also featured are Daniel Vaughn, the BBQ...

Fall 2026 Texas MeatUp Oct 22-25 In Arlington, TX - Book Your Rooms Here!

After days of intense negotiations with the Texas MeatUp Committee, 🥸 a new location has been agreed on for the Fall 2026 Texas MeatUp.

The Dallas/Ft. Worth area, Arlington,...

It's Official, RIP To MAK Grills

MAK Grills is no more. They have ceased operations, support, and all customer service.

Now may be a good time to check third party parts suppliers for frequently...

Channels	Topics	Posts	Last Post
Competitive Cooking Discuss cooking competition-style or practicing for a comp, or just sharing your pics and experiences. Topics: 141 Posts: 2,634 Last Post: 1st State BBQ Bash - The Adventure Continues	141	2,634	1st State BBQ Bash - The Adventure Continues by realdocBBQ September 29, 2026, 07:40 AM
Judging Discuss what judges look for, scoring, judging classes, sharing your experiences if you're a BBQ judge, etc. Topics: 32 Posts: 393 Last Post: KCBS World Invitational Contest in Lebanon, TN	32	393	KCBS World Invitational Contest in Lebanon, TN by RiverJeff May 16, 2025, 06:25 AM
Organizing Competitions and Events Discuss how to organize an event in your area or share your experiences if you're organized events before. Topics: 14 Posts: 134 Last Post: How to start a backyard competition	14	134	How to start a backyard competition by Hedgehog BBQ January 9, 2026, 10:32 PM
Misc. BBQ & Food Festivals And Events (Not Competitions) All other BBQ event talk that doesn't fit into the Cooking, Competing, Judging, or Organizing channels (please use those channels if your topic fits there). Topics: 233 Posts: 3,491 Last Post: Anyone going to the American Royal this year? Sept 30-Oct 4.	233	3,491	Anyone going to the American Royal this year? Sept 30-Oct 4. by Andrrr September 24, 2026, 09:06 AM