BBQ festivals and competitions are a great way to experience the best BBQ in the country and to witness some of the best pitmasters in action. Here are ten of the top BBQ festivals and competitions to attend across the United States:
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Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest - Memphis, TN: This is the largest pork barbecue cooking contest in the world and includes live music and a rib eating contest.
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American Royal World Series of Barbecue - Kansas City, MO: The American Royal is the largest BBQ competition in the world and includes a barbecue sauce competition and a steak grilling competition.
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo BBQ Cook-Off - Houston, TX: This is the largest barbecue competition in Texas and features more than 250 teams competing for top honors.
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Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue - Lynchburg, TN: This invitation-only event is held each year at the Jack Daniel's Distillery and is one of the most prestigious BBQ competitions in the world.
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Big Apple Barbecue Block Party - New York, NY: This festival takes place in Madison Square Park and features top pitmasters from around the country.
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Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off - Sparks, NV: This event draws more than 500,000 people each year and features some of the best BBQ ribs in the country.
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Memphis Barbecue Network-sanctioned event - Murphysboro, IL: This annual event features a barbecue competition, live music, and a beer garden.
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BBQ Festival on the Neuse - Kinston, NC: This festival includes a barbecue competition, live music, and a beer garden.
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San Diego Bayfair World Series of BBQ - San Diego, CA: This event includes a barbecue competition, live music, and a beer garden.
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Atlanta BBQ Festival - Atlanta, GA: This festival features some of the best barbecue in the country, along with live music and a kids' zone.
Attending a BBQ festival or competition is a great way to experience the best BBQ in the country, learn new cooking techniques, and meet some of the top pitmasters in the world.
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