"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."
2024 Backyard Sanctioning Form
Backyard Contest Rules
Join us for the Annual IBS Banquet
We will be celebrating all the IBS members that have worked hard in 2024!
4p - Closed IBS Board Meeting
5p - Cocktail Hour, Silent Auction
6p - Dinner and Entertainment by Ed Burroughs
7:30p - Awards
8:15p - Closing of Silent Auction
Stay the night for $159!
Please call 1-800-728-4263 and ask for the above group name to make reservations.
BOOKING ID: BKG204
The rooming list needs to be turned in 7 days prior to the arrival date.
Guests may be required to guarantee reservation with a credit card.
Please Note: Guests may not bring alcohol into hotel rooms
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
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.