IOWA BBQ SOCIETY'S MISSION:

"The Iowa BBQ Society is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote, teach and have fun with BBQ while focusing on random acts of kindness through charitable works with emphasis in helping children, families, our communities and our state."


Upcoming events

    • 10 Dec 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85126814893?pwd=8KEuHs3vLQKzBS83K24cWBxvSvwqe9.1

    Meeting ID: 851 2681 4893

    Passcode: 058181

    • 8 Mar 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 6501 Merle Hay Road Johnston, IA 50131
    • 24
    Register

    Date: Saturday March 8th

    Time: 9:00-1:00pm

    Location: Lions Club

    Johnston 6501 Merle hay Road Johnston, IA 50131


    CBJ Class: $100.00

    NOTE: All participants must be a current KCBS member prior to registering for either class. Your KCBS Membership will be required to be registered. Go to: www.KCBS.us to register as a member or renew your membership. 


    Primary Contact Person: Megan Wilier
    Phone: 641-691-5768
    Email: IABBQSOCIETY@Gmail.com

    • 2 May 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • 3 May 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • 68132 US-30, Colo, IA 50056
    • 11
    Register

    This event is NOT a competition.

    It is an educational event, this year we are not only asking for teams and judges to come. We are opening this event up to individuals that want to learn how to Rep an IBS Backyard Sanctioned Contests. The PRIZE at the end of the day is being able to have a sit down with the judges and get some constructive criticism.

    If you want to expand your knowledge of competition BBQ, experiment with new rubs, sauces, and cooking methods throughout the year. Share your thoughts and ideas with others at this event.

    Your $100 entry covers the campsite to cook at.

    This will be all 4 meat event

    Chicken

    Pork Ribs

    Pork Shoulder

    Brisket

    *Bring your own meat*

    We are looking for 12 judges and 4 individuals that would like to Rep.

    Judges and Reps will need to contact the Iowa BBQ Society @ iabbqsociety@gmail.com to sign up.

Past events

5 Oct 2024 Smoke N Pumpkins BBQ Competition
28 Sep 2024 2nd Annual River Bottom Smokeout
20 Sep 2024 Best of the Block BBQ Contest
20 Sep 2024 Tri City BBQ Fest
31 Aug 2024 Best Damn BBQ Challenge
23 Aug 2024 Smoke on the Water
26 Jul 2024 8th Annual E'burg BBQ Contest
19 Jul 2024 Shenandoah ShenDig BBQ
13 Jul 2024 Great River Thresher BBQ Contest
5 Jul 2024 Ditmars Red, White & Blue BBQ
29 Jun 2024 Art of the Que Backyard Competition
28 Jun 2024 Art of the Que Master Series KCBS
28 Jun 2024 3rd Annual BBQ & Brew
21 Jun 2024 Camp High Hopes Rib Fest (Backyard Only)
14 Jun 2024 BBQ4Badges
14 Jun 2024 23rd Annual Rose Festival KCBS BBQ Competition
7 Jun 2024 Bring'n Home the Bacon
17 May 2024 King of the Corn
10 May 2024 Minnesota in May
3 May 2024 Frostbuster BBQ
29 Mar 2024 2024 Iowa State BBQ Championship
3 Feb 2024 2023 Iowa Barbeque Society Year End Banquet/Fundraiser
6 Oct 2023 Smoke N Pumpkins BBQ Competition
30 Sep 2023 River Bottom Smokeout
22 Sep 2023 NCC Blue Ribbon BBQ Contest
22 Sep 2023 Best of the Block
15 Sep 2023 Tri City BBQ Fest
2 Sep 2023 The Best Dam BBQ Challenge
25 Aug 2023 Smoke on the Water
29 Jul 2023 Smoke the Competition
28 Jul 2023 7th Annual E'burg BBQ Contest
21 Jul 2023 Shenandoah ShenDig KCBS Master Series
15 Jul 2023 Great River Threshers BBQ Contest
7 Jul 2023 Art of the Que KCBS Backyard Contest
7 Jul 2023 Art of the Que BBQ KCBS Master Series
30 Jun 2023 Ditmar's Red White & Blue BBQ
16 Jun 2023 Oskaloosa BBQ4Badges
16 Jun 2023 22nd Annual Rose Festival BBQ Competition
9 Jun 2023 Bring'n home the Bacon I
3 Jun 2023 1st Annual Albion Rail-Trail Festival BBQ Competition
19 May 2023 King of the Corn
31 Mar 2023 2023 Iowa BBQ Championship
14 Oct 2022 King of the Corn
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