All Jacked Up, Grand Champion Overall of the 2026 World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. (THOMAS HOPKINS, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo) HOUSTON – The smoke has cleared, the pits have cooled, and ...
From Texas brisket battles to Memphis whole hog showdowns, BBQ competitions are where skill, smoke, and strategy collide. Whether you’re a backyard griller or a seasoned pro, mastering the rules, ...
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo begins only after the smoke has cleared, because it starts with fire — hundreds of fires. The 2026 World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, the smoky kickoff to ...
For four glorious days, the annual Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is like the Super Bowl, Mardi Gras and the Fourth of July all rolled into one – a smoke-infused ...
Nearly 200 teams will compete in the 2026 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Here are seven to watch ...
HOUSTON — A select few have taken home the prestigious titles of World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest champions. Saturday ends with some of the last big events before the Houston Livestock Show and ...
LENEXA, Kan. (KCTV) - Following a weekend of smoky competition, the winners of the 43rd annual Great Lenexa BBQ are crowned. The grand champion is Slaps BBQ from Kansas City, Kansas, led by head chef ...