A listing of events happening around the country involving Barbecue, Blues and Brews—as well as other live music, cornhole, motorcycles……

Jan 17
Pigs in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Fest | Zephyrhills, FL

Jan 23-24
Oaks Dads Club BBQ Cookoff | Houston, TX

Jan 24
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival | Manhattan, NY

Jan 30-31
Lakeland Pigfest | Lakeland, FL

Feb 6-7
Smoke on the Water BBQ Competition | Winter Haven, FL

Feb 14
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival | Tampa, FL

Feb 14-15
Old Florida Outdoor Festival | Apopka, FL

Feb 20-21
Treasure Coast BBQ Championship | Ft. Pierce, FL

Feb 26-28
World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest | Houston, TX

Feb 27
Ribs on the Ridge | Haines City, FL

Feb 27-Mar 1
BBQ and Blues Festival | Jensen Beach, FL

Feb 28
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival | Atlanta, GA


Pass along any festivals or competitions you know about and I’ll add it to my (growing) list. Send festival name, date (if possible) and URL.