Houston rodeo cook-off season spotlights bold, competition-style pork ribs. Here's how they differ from restaurant barbecue and where to find similar.

The 2026 World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest in Houston crowned 'All Jacked Up' as Grand Champion Overall and 'Hardin ...

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 smell of smoke, wood fire, and sizzling brisket is about to take over NRG Park because the 2026 World’s Championship ...

The World Series of Barbecue, one of the signature events of the annual American Royal, will fill the infield at Kansas Speedway this weekend with games, drinks, family activities and, of course, ...

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 ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Two competing barbecue competitions may combine for 2027. Mempho Presents’ SmokeSlam BBQ Festival, one of Memphis’ newest barbecue competitions, will take a break this year as ...

Sometimes good barbecue means camping out in a parking lot. "Everybody prepares in a different way, so it depends on the team as to how quick they start rolling smoke," said Jerry McLeod, one of the ...

Get ready for the 2026 World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Enjoy BBQ, music, and ...