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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.

Attention Teams!!

The FBA does not directly handle sign ups for individual Competitions. Please look for links within each event that say TEAM SIGN UP (Pro or Backyard). These links will take you to the sign ups provided by each Competition. Please be sure that you are not trying to sign up as a Judge or reading that Judge sign ups are full. Team sign ups and Judge sign ups are separate.

Upcoming events

  • FBA End of Year Banquet and TOTY Awards

    • 12/04/2021
    • 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Orange County National Golf Center & Lodge, 16301 Phil Ritson Way, Winter Garden, FL 34787
    • 10
    Registration is closed

    On December 4th starting at 5:00 pm we’ll be holding the FBA’s 2021 Team of the Year Awards Banquet and Annual Meeting at Orange County National Golf Club located at 16301 Phil Ritson Way, Winter Garden, FL 34787.

    The buffet menu will consist of an Italian themed menu. Coffee, tea and sodas are included. There will also be a cash bar for adult beverages.

    Tickets are $35 per person. Due to space limitations we will have to restrict the total number of attendees to 50. Deadline for registering is November  26th 2021.

    We will also have a 50/50 raffle with the proceeds going to the FBA's designated charity, The Boys & Girls Club of Polk County's George Jenkins Memorial Unit in Winter Haven.

    The agenda is as follows:

    5:30 pm - Annual Board Meeting

    6:30 pm - Hall of Fame Awards

    7:00 pm – Buffet Supper

    8:00 pm - TOTY Awards

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  • Jack's Old South Cooking School

    • 12/10/2021
    • 9:00 AM
    • 12/12/2021
    • 3:30 PM
    • 2732 Pine St. Unadilla, GA 31091

    Jack's Old South Cooking School will be held at my home in Unadilla, Georgia. There will be a meet and greet dinner on Friday at night, and the class starts at 9:00 am on Saturday, with Whole Hog. We'll then move on to beef and pork ribs, chicken, beef brisket, pork butts and whole pork shoulder.

    The class will end on Sunday, at 3:00 pm. My school is for the novice, the enthusiast, and the trained chef, as well as for the BBQ competitor. The recipes are the same. The difference is who you'll be feeding.

    Whether you're serving BBQ judges, customers, or just friends and family, you'll elevate your BBQ game at my class. So, come over to my house and let's cook a little Q! See you there!

    ~Myron

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  • Judges Seminar - Apalachicola

    • 01/20/2022
    • 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Battery Park, 1 Bay Ave Apalachicola, FL 32320
    • 17
    • 6 registrants
    Register

    The judges seminar will take place at Apalachicola on Thursday, January 20th at 5:30 PM at the FBA competition venue. The Instructor will be Steve Brumm.

    We are initially opening 24 slots in the signup sheet for the class. If possible we will open more slots as we get closer to the event. Your name may move up in the slot positions if others students above you on the list cancel and remove their names. You can check the signup list at any time by going back to the seminar registration link via the Event Calendar.

    The cost for the Judge’s Seminar is $75.

    Certified BBQ Judges must be a member of FBA and their membership must be current in order to judge an FBA sanctioned contest.

    Individual membership is $40 and family membership is $60 and is not included in the seminar fee. All membership fees are non-refundable.

    Current FBA Members need only to pay the cost of $75 for the seminar unless you need to renew your membership.

    Students need to download and read the Judges Handbook from the FBA website prior to the class. The Handbook can be accessed here:

    Judges Manual.pdf
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  • Butts & Clucks On The Bay – Apalachicola - Pro

    • 01/21/2022
    • 01/22/2022
    • Battery Park, 1 Bay Ave Apalachicola, FL 32320
    • 93 registrants
    Registration is closed

    Organizer: John Solomon, 
    Contest Website: http://www.apalachicolabay.org/butts-and-clucks/
    Lead Rep: Lorne Brumm
    Additional Reps: Bill Tanner, Bryan Durta, Ed Shemanski
    Pro Team Sign Up: https://tinyurl.com/dbj7xeus
    Judge Sign-Up Open October 24th 2021



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  • Firefighter Charity BBQ & Chili Competition - Leesburg - BY

    • 01/28/2022
    • 01/29/2022
    • 1745 US Hwy 441 Leesburg, FL 34748
    Registration is closed

    Organizer: Brian Gamble, (352)267-4580, info@FirefighterCharity.org
    Contest Website: bbqandchilicompetition.com
    Lead Rep: Sheilah Jones, (863)289-1315
    Additional Reps: Joe Theodoredis
    Backyard Team Sign Up Online:     https://www.firefightercharityalliance.org/chili-cookoff-bbq-competition-home
    Backyard Team Sign Up Print & Mail: BBQ Comp Registration Form 2022.pdf




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  • Smoke on the Water - Winter Haven

    • 02/04/2022
    • 02/05/2022
    • 5400 Havendale Blvd Winter Haven, FL 33881
    Register

    Organizer: Russell Short, 863-227-2660
    Contest Website: 
    Lead Rep: Ed Shemanski, 407-242-3425
    Additional Reps: Sheilah Jones, Jim Douglas, Joe Theodoredis
    Pro Team Sign Up:
    Judge Sign-Up Opens: 11/07/21




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  • The 2022 Apopka Proud BBQ Showdown - Pro/BY

    • 02/11/2022
    • 02/12/2022
    • Appy Lane, Apopka, FL 32703
    • 125 registrants
    Register

    Organizer: John Hanson, 352-255-4853
    Contest Website: http://apopkabbq.com/
    Lead Rep: Sheilah Jones, (863)289-1315
    Additional Reps: Jim Dehne, Lori Frazee, Bill Tanner, Bryan Durta, Jim Douglas, Tim Hughes, Joe Theodoredis
    Pro Team Sign Up:
     Backyard Team Sign Up:
    Team Rules:
    Judge Sign-Up Opens : 11-14-21


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  • Ribs on the Ridge - Haines City - Pro / BY

    • 02/18/2022
    • 02/19/2022
    • 555 Ledwith Ave. Haines City, FL 33844
    Register

    Organizer: Lindsaia Johansmeyer, 863-421-5569
    Contest Website: 
    Lead Rep: Sheilah Jones, 863-289-1315
    Additional Reps: Joe Theodoredis, Tim Hughes, Ed Shemanski
    Team Sign Up: 
    Judge Sign-Up Opens November 21st 2021, Closes December 21st 2021.




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  • Jack's Old South Cooking School

    • 02/25/2022
    • 9:00 AM
    • 02/27/2022
    • 3:30 PM
    • 2732 Pine St. Unadilla, GA 31091

    Jack's Old South Cooking School will be held at my home in Unadilla, Georgia. There will be a meet and greet dinner on Friday at night, and the class starts at 9:00 am on Saturday, with Whole Hog. We'll then move on to beef and pork ribs, chicken, beef brisket, pork butts and whole pork shoulder.

    The class will end on Sunday, at 3:00 pm. My school is for the novice, the enthusiast, and the trained chef, as well as for the BBQ competitor. The recipes are the same. The difference is who you'll be feeding.

    Whether you're serving BBQ judges, customers, or just friends and family, you'll elevate your BBQ game at my class. So, come over to my house and let's cook a little Q! See you there!

    ~Myron

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  • **2022 State Championship** Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues – Zephyrhills - Pro / BY

    • 03/04/2022
    • 03/05/2022
    • 5200 Airport Rd Zephyrhills, FL 33542 United States
    Registration is closed

    Organizer: Melonie Monson, 813-782-1913
    Contest Website: www.zephyrhillschamber.org
    Lead Rep: TBD
    Pro Team Sign Up:
    Backyard Team Sign Up:
    Judge Sign-Up Opens:


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  • Pig-a-Palooza! - Mulberry - Pro/BY

    • 03/11/2022
    • 03/12/2022
    • 1500 N Church Ave Mulberry, FL 33860
    Registration is closed

    Organizer: Bonnie Titus, 863-712-0625
    Contest Website: 
    Lead Rep:
    Additional Reps:
    Judge Sign Ups Open December 12th 2021




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  • Jack's Old South Cooking School

    • 03/25/2022
    • 9:00 AM
    • 03/27/2022
    • 3:30 PM
    • 2732 Pine St. Unadilla, GA 31091

    Jack's Old South Cooking School will be held at my home in Unadilla, Georgia. There will be a meet and greet dinner on Friday at night, and the class starts at 9:00 am on Saturday, with Whole Hog. We'll then move on to beef and pork ribs, chicken, beef brisket, pork butts and whole pork shoulder.

    The class will end on Sunday, at 3:00 pm. My school is for the novice, the enthusiast, and the trained chef, as well as for the BBQ competitor. The recipes are the same. The difference is who you'll be feeding.

    Whether you're serving BBQ judges, customers, or just friends and family, you'll elevate your BBQ game at my class. So, come over to my house and let's cook a little Q! See you there!

    ~Myron

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  • 2022 Sebring 12 Hours of BBQ - BY

    • 04/08/2022
    • 04/09/2022
    • 781 Magnolia Ave Sebring, FL 33870
    Registration is closed

    Organizer:  J.C. Shoop, 863-214-8089
    Contest Website: 
    Lead Rep:
    Additional Reps:
    Backyard Team Sign Up Online: 





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  • Jack's Old South Cooking School

    • 04/08/2022
    • 9:00 AM
    • 04/10/2022
    • 3:30 PM
    • 2732 Pine St. Unadilla, GA 31091

    Jack's Old South Cooking School will be held at my home in Unadilla, Georgia. There will be a meet and greet dinner on Friday at night, and the class starts at 9:00 am on Saturday, with Whole Hog. We'll then move on to beef and pork ribs, chicken, beef brisket, pork butts and whole pork shoulder.

    The class will end on Sunday, at 3:00 pm. My school is for the novice, the enthusiast, and the trained chef, as well as for the BBQ competitor. The recipes are the same. The difference is who you'll be feeding.

    Whether you're serving BBQ judges, customers, or just friends and family, you'll elevate your BBQ game at my class. So, come over to my house and let's cook a little Q! See you there!

    ~Myron

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  • Grills Gone Wild - Davenport - Pro / BY

    • 04/29/2022
    • 04/30/2022
    • Market Street Davenport , FL 33837
    Registration is closed

    Organizer: Josh Hicks, 863-419-3300 x149

    Contest Website: 

    Team Application:

    Lead Rep:  Ed Shemanski, 407-242-3425

    Additional Reps:


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  • Jack's Old South Cooking School

    • 05/20/2022
    • 9:00 AM
    • 05/22/2022
    • 3:30 PM
    • 2732 Pine St. Unadilla, GA 31091

    Jack's Old South Cooking School will be held at my home in Unadilla, Georgia. There will be a meet and greet dinner on Friday at night, and the class starts at 9:00 am on Saturday, with Whole Hog. We'll then move on to beef and pork ribs, chicken, beef brisket, pork butts and whole pork shoulder.

    The class will end on Sunday, at 3:00 pm. My school is for the novice, the enthusiast, and the trained chef, as well as for the BBQ competitor. The recipes are the same. The difference is who you'll be feeding.

    Whether you're serving BBQ judges, customers, or just friends and family, you'll elevate your BBQ game at my class. So, come over to my house and let's cook a little Q! See you there!

    ~Myron

    Show details

  • Jack's Old South Cooking School

    • 06/10/2022
    • 9:00 AM
    • 06/12/2022
    • 3:30 PM
    • 2732 Pine St. Unadilla, GA 31091

    Jack's Old South Cooking School will be held at my home in Unadilla, Georgia. There will be a meet and greet dinner on Friday at night, and the class starts at 9:00 am on Saturday, with Whole Hog. We'll then move on to beef and pork ribs, chicken, beef brisket, pork butts and whole pork shoulder.

    The class will end on Sunday, at 3:00 pm. My school is for the novice, the enthusiast, and the trained chef, as well as for the BBQ competitor. The recipes are the same. The difference is who you'll be feeding.

    Whether you're serving BBQ judges, customers, or just friends and family, you'll elevate your BBQ game at my class. So, come over to my house and let's cook a little Q! See you there!

    ~Myron

    Show details

  • Jack's Old South Cooking School

    • 09/09/2022
    • 9:00 AM
    • 09/11/2022
    • 3:30 PM
    • 2732 Pine St. Unadilla, GA 31091

    Jack's Old South Cooking School will be held at my home in Unadilla, Georgia. There will be a meet and greet dinner on Friday at night, and the class starts at 9:00 am on Saturday, with Whole Hog. We'll then move on to beef and pork ribs, chicken, beef brisket, pork butts and whole pork shoulder.

    The class will end on Sunday, at 3:00 pm. My school is for the novice, the enthusiast, and the trained chef, as well as for the BBQ competitor. The recipes are the same. The difference is who you'll be feeding.

    Whether you're serving BBQ judges, customers, or just friends and family, you'll elevate your BBQ game at my class. So, come over to my house and let's cook a little Q! See you there!

    ~Myron

    Show details

  • Smokin' in the Pines BBQ Festival - Perry - Pro

    • 09/23/2022
    • 09/24/2022
    • 203 Forest Capital Drive, Perry, FL. 32347
    Registration is closed

    Organizer: Dawn Perez
    Contest Website:  http://www.smokininthepinesbbq.com
    Lead Rep: Charles Golden, 850-209-3071
    Additional Reps: Bill Tanner, Ed Shemanski
    Pro Team Sign Up:
    Judge Sign-Ups Open June 26th 2022

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  • BBQ from the Hart - Bell - Pro

    • 10/14/2022
    • 10/15/2022
    • 4250 SW 80th Way Bell, FL 32619
    Registration is closed

    Organizer: Donna Creamer, 352-210-1827
    Contest Website: http://www.bbqfromthehart.com/
    Lead Rep: Ed Shemanski, 407-242-3425
    Additional Reps: Lori Frazee, Jim Dehne
    Judge Sign-ups Open 7/17/22

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  • Butts & Clucks On The Bay – Apalachicola - Pro

    • 01/20/2023
    • 01/21/2023
    • Battery Park, 1 Bay Ave Apalachicola, FL 32320
    Registration is closed

    Organizer: John Solomon, 
    Contest Website:
    Lead Rep: Lorne Brumm
    Additional Reps: Steve Brumm, Charles Golden
    Pro Team Sign Up:
    Judge Sign-Up Open October 30th 2022




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  • Smoke on the Water - Winter Haven - Pro

    • 02/03/2023
    • 02/04/2023
    • 5400 Havendale Blvd Winter Haven, FL 33881

    Organizer: Russell Short, 863-227-2660
    Contest Website: 
    Lead Rep:
    Additional Reps:
    Pro Team Sign Up:
    Judge Sign-Up Opens:




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  • Ribs on the Ridge - Haines City - Pro / BY

    • 02/17/2023
    • 02/18/2023
    • 555 Ledwith Ave. Haines City, FL 33844

    Organizer: Lindsaia Johansmeyer, 863-421-5569
    Contest Website: 
    Lead Rep:
    Additional Reps:
    Team Sign Up:
    Judge Sign-Up Opens:



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  • Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues – Zephyrhills - Pro / BY

    • 03/03/2023
    • 03/04/2023
    • 5200 Airport Rd Zephyrhills, FL 33542 United States
    Registration is closed

    Organizer: Melonie Monson, 813-782-1913
    Contest Website: www.zephyrhillschamber.org
    Lead Rep: TBD
    Pro Team Sign Up:
    Backyard Team Sign Up:
    Judge Sign-Up Opens :


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  • Pig-a-Palooza! - Mulberry - Pro/BY

    • 03/10/2023
    • 03/11/2023
    • 310 Kid Ellis Rd Mulberry, FL 33860
    Registration is closed

    Organizer: Bonnie Titus, 863-712-0625
    Contest Website: 
    Lead Rep:
    Additional Reps:
    Judge Sign Ups Open December 11th 2022




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  • Grills Gone Wild - Davenport - Pro / BY

    • 04/21/2023
    • 04/22/2023
    • Market Street Davenport , FL 33837
    Registration is closed

    Organizer: Katie Fussell, 863-419-3300 x138

    Contest Website: 

    Team Application:

    Lead Rep: 

    Additional Reps:


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  • Smokin' in the Pines BBQ Festival - Perry - Pro

    • 09/22/2023
    • 09/23/2023
    • 203 Forest Capital Drive, Perry, FL. 32347
    Registration is closed

    Organizer: Dawn Perez
    Contest Website: 
    Lead Rep:
    Additional Reps:
     Pro Team Sign Up:
    Judge Sign-Ups Open:

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  • BBQ from the Hart - Bell - Pro

    • 10/20/2023
    • 10/21/2023
    • 4250 SW 80th Way Bell, FL 32619
    Registration is closed

    Organizer: Donna Creamer, 352-210-1827
    Contest Website: http://www.bbqfromthehart.com/
    Lead Rep: Ed Shemanski, 407-242-3425
    Additional Reps: Lori Frazee, Jim Dehne
    Judge Sign-ups Open 7/23/23

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  • BBQ from the Hart - Bell - Pro

    • 10/18/2024
    • 10/19/2024
    • 4250 SW 80th Way Bell, FL 32619
    Registration is closed

    Organizer: Donna Creamer, 352-210-1827
    Contest Website: http://www.bbqfromthehart.com/
    Lead Rep: Ed Shemanski, 407-242-3425
    Additional Reps: Lori Frazee, Jim Dehne
    Judge Sign-ups Open 7/21/24

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Past events

11/19/2021 South Daytona's BBQ and Blues Festival - BY
11/12/2021 Jack's Old South Cooking School
10/29/2021 **Canceled** Jimmy Jam BBQ & Brew Festival - Palm Coast - Pro/BY
10/22/2021 Rock 'N' Brews BBQ Festival - Camp Mack (Lake Wales) - Pro/BY
10/21/2021 Judges Seminar - Camp Mack
10/15/2021 Jack's Old South Cooking School
10/15/2021 **Canceled** Sopchoppy Classic BBQ Cook Off - BY
10/15/2021 BBQ from the Hart - Bell - Pro
09/24/2021 Jack's Old South Cooking School
09/24/2021 Smokin' in the Pines BBQ Festival **2021 FBA State Championship** - Perry - Pro
09/03/2021 Big Belly BBQ Battle - Davenport - Pro / BY
07/02/2021 Ribs on the Ridge - Haines City - Pro / BY
06/11/2021 Jack's Old South Cooking School
05/21/2021 Jack's Old South Cooking School
04/23/2021 Grills Gone Wild - Davenport - Pro / BY
04/16/2021 Jack's Old South Cooking School
04/16/2021 Sturge's 9th Annual Biker Rally and BBQ Cookoff - Pro
04/09/2021 The 2021 Apopka Proud BBQ Showdown - Pro/BY
03/26/2021 **Canceled** Suncoast BBQ & Bluegrass Bash - Venice - Pro
03/12/2021 Pig-a-Palooza! - Mulberry - Pro / BY
02/26/2021 **Canceled** Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues – Zephyrhills - Pro / BY
02/05/2021 **Canceled** Smoke on the Water - Winter Haven - Pro
01/22/2021 Jack's Old South Cooking School
01/22/2021 Lake Firefighter Charity BBQ & Chili Competition - Leesburg - BY
01/22/2021 Butts & Clucks On The Bay – Apalachicola - Pro
01/21/2021 Apalachicola Judges Seminar
12/12/2020 FBA End of Year Banquet and TOTY Awards
12/04/2020 ** Canceled** Orange Blossom Revue – Lake Wales
11/14/2020 Sweet Smoke Q / Pig-Chicka-Cow-Cow Competition Class
11/13/2020 Jack's Old South Cooking School
11/06/2020 **Canceled** Big Belly BBQ Battle – Davenport
10/23/2020 ** FULL** Rock 'N' Brews BBQ Festival - Camp Mack (Lake Wales) - Pro/BY
09/19/2020 Backyard Bro’s & Hot Wachula’s Competition BBQ Class
09/18/2020 Jack's Old South Cooking School
08/28/2020 Jack's Old South Cooking School
06/27/2020 Sweet Smoke Q / Pig-Chicka-Cow-Cow Competition Class
05/16/2020 Hot Wachula's BBQ Summer School Class
03/13/2020 Pigapolooza - Mulberry
02/21/2020 Ribs on the Ridge – Haines City
02/14/2020 Grills Gone Wild – Davenport
02/07/2020 Smoke on the Water – Winter Haven
01/24/2020 Butts & Clucks On The Bay – Apalachicola **State Championship**
01/24/2020 7th Annual Charity Chili Cook Off & BBQ Comp - Leesburg
01/23/2020 Judges Seminar
01/17/2020 Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues – Zephyrhills
12/13/2019 FBA Fun Cook
12/06/2019 Orange Blossom Revue - Lake Wales
11/15/2019 Rock N Brews BBQ - Camp Mack

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3050 Dyer Blvd, Suite 178

Kissimmee, FL 34741

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