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It is the mission of the FBA to promote the uniquely American tradition of barbecuing meat over natural wood or charcoal-fired heat and smoke through education, family-friendly fellowship, and competition.

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View the FBA Support Our Sponsors  page or click the logo to visit the Sponsor's website.

Competition scores for Rock 'N' Brews BBQ Festival held on October 26, 2024 at Camp Mack, Florida are posted for the 37 BY and Pro Registered Teams that  competed in this great contest!  Click here for the detailed scores.

Sign up for these contests  (1 BY and 1 Pro) in the Fall Season from our single page



Saturday, November 16, 2024



SANCTION A NEW CONTEST

The FBA is actively expanding the number of sanctioned contests throughout the state of Florida.  We provide sanctioning to both Professional and Backyard contests, along with specialty contests such as Kosher.  The FBA is proud to support fundraising events by offering one-meat only contests to minimize contest costs.  If you would like to explore organizing a contest, click on this link.  Feel free to contact Jim Elser at jim@sweetsmokeq.com with any questions, thoughts or ideas.

Full FBA Sanctioned Contest Calendar Below

FBA SPONSORSHIP

FBA MEMBERS SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

Are you a cook team looking for the best meats, equipment or sauces and rubs for your upcoming competitions?  Members, are you looking for an outstanding local BBQ restaurant or a great caterer for you upcoming event?  If so, please take a look at our FBA Sponsors Page and support our local FBA member Sponsors.


BECOME A FBA SPONSORSHIP MEMBER

If you are interested in supporting the FBA and having your company receive all the benefits of FBA Sponsorship, sign up as a Sponsorship Member.   Visit our Membership Signup Page and select "Sponsor" membership level. For more information,  contact Jim  Elser, at jim@sweetsmokeq.com.  


Questions or concerns?  Contact us directly via e-mail by clicking on the name below:

  Jim Elser

  1.  New Contest Sanctioning
  Ed Shemanski   1.  Coordinator for Contest Reps

  2.  IT Matters

  Neil Bass

  1.  All Judges Matters

  2.  Membership Matters

  Ken Edwards   1.  Financial Matters

  2.  Website Administration

  Sam Songer
  John Solomon   1.  Organizer Matters
  Tim Hughes



Support our Preferred Vendors and Sponsors

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Address:

Florida BBQ Association

6800 Gulfport Blvd S Ste 201, #359

South Pasadena, Florida 33707

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