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

  • Start
    07/02/2021
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    (EDT)
  • End
    07/03/2021
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    (EDT)
  • Location
    555 Ledwith Ave. Haines City, FL 33844

  Organizer: Lindsaia Johansmeyer, 863-421-5569
  Contest Website: https://www.hainescity.com/353/Thunder-on-the-Ridge
  Lead Rep: Sheilah Jones, 863-289-1315
  Additional Reps: Joe Theodoredis, Tim Hughes, Ed Shemanski
  Team Sign Up: https://tinyurl.com/5dnvjx58
  Current Judge's List: https://tinyurl.com/3hdf8749

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Big Belly BBQ Battle - Davenport - Pro / BY

  • Start
    09/03/2021
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    (EDT)
  • End
    09/04/2021
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    (EDT)
  • Location
    Market Street Davenport , FL 33837
  • Registered
    95 registrants

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  Organizer: Angela Iversen,  407-697-4077
  Contest Website:
  Team Sign-Ups: https://tinyurl.com/kyusjykn
  Lead Rep: Ed Shemanski, 407-242-3425
  Additional Reps: Sheilah Jones, Jim Dehne, Joe Theodoredis, Jim Douglas

  Judge Sign-Up Opens June 6th 2021

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• Smokin' in the Pines BBQ Festival **2021 FBA State Championship** - Perry - Pro

  • Start
    09/24/2021
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    (EDT)
  • End
    09/25/2021
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    (EDT)
  • Location
    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 27th 2021

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• Jack's Old South Cooking School

  • Start
    09/24/2021
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    9:00 AM (EDT)
  • End
    09/26/2021
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    3:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    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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• BBQ from the Hart - Bell - Pro

  • Start
    10/15/2021
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    (EDT)
  • End
    10/16/2021
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    (EDT)
  • Location
    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, Bill Tanner
  Pro Team Sign Up: https://tinyurl.com/3vmvazx2
  Team Liability Waiver: https://tinyurl.com/jhhk763s

  Judge Sign-Up Opens: July 18th 2021. Closes: August 17th 2021

  
  

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• Sopchoppy Classic BBQ Cook Off - BY

  • Start
    10/15/2021
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    (EDT)
  • End
    10/16/2021
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    (EDT)
  • Location
    252 Park Ave Sopchoppy, FL 32358
  • Spaces left
    150

  Registration is closed

  Organizer: Anthony Stephens
  Contest Website: 
  Lead Rep: Charles Golden, 850-209-3071
  Additional Reps: Lorne Brumm, Steve Brumm
  Backyard Team Sign Up:
  Judge Sign-Up Opens July 17th 2021

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• Jack's Old South Cooking School

  • Start
    10/15/2021
  •  
    9:00 AM (EDT)
  • End
    10/17/2021
  •  
    3:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    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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• Rock 'N' Brews BBQ Festival - Camp Mack (Lake Wales) - Pro/BY

  • Start
    10/22/2021
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    (EDT)
  • End
    10/23/2021
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    (EDT)
  • Location
    14900 Camp Mack Road, Lake Wales, FL 33898
  • Spaces left
    150

  Registration is closed

  Organizer: Kevin DeNell, 954-465-3804
  Contest Website: www.RockNBrews.com 
  Lead Rep: Ed Shemanski, 407-242-3425
  Additional Reps: Sheilah Jones, Jim Dehne, Joe Theodoredis
  Team Sign Up (Online): https://tinyurl.com/zbjunsmn
  Team Sign Up (PDF): https://tinyurl.com/4jru2yrz

  Judge Sign-Up Opens July 25th 2021

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• Palm Coast Judges Seminar

  • When
    10/28/2021
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    5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    7900 Old Kings Rd Palm Coast, FL 32137
  • Spaces left
    42
  • Registered
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  The judges seminar will take place in Palm Coast on Thursday, November 28th at 5:30 PM at the FBA competition venue.

  We are opening 42 slots in the signup sheet for the class. 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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• Jimmy Jam BBQ & Brew Festival - Palm Coast - Pro/BY

  • Start
    10/29/2021
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    (EDT)
  • End
    10/30/2021
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    (EDT)
  • Location
    7900 Old Kings Rd Palm Coast, FL 32137
  • Spaces left
    150

  Registration is closed

  Organizer: David Ayres, 386-864-0029
  Contest Website: http://www.jimmyjamoutreach.com/upcoming
  Team Sign-Ups: http://www.jimmyjamoutreach.com/upcoming
  Lead Rep: Ed Shemanski, 407-242-3425
  Additional Reps: Sheilah Jones, Jim Dehne, Joe Theodoredis

  Judge Sign-Up Opens August 1st 2021

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• South Daytona's BBQ and Blues Festival - BY

  • Start
    11/12/2021
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    (EST)
  • End
    11/13/2021
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    (EST)
  • Location
    504 Big Tree Dr. South Daytona, FL 32119
  • Spaces left
    150

  Organizer: Amy Zengotita, 386-322-3070
  Contest Website: 
  Lead Rep: Sheilah Jones
  Additional Reps: Jim Douglas, Joe Theodoredis
  Backyard Team Sign Up:

  Judge Sign-Up Opens August 16th 2020

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• Jack's Old South Cooking School

  • Start
    11/12/2021
  •  
    9:00 AM (EST)
  • End
    11/14/2021
  •  
    3:30 PM (EST)
  • Location
    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

  • Start
    12/10/2021
  •  
    9:00 AM (EST)
  • End
    12/12/2021
  •  
    3:30 PM (EST)
  • Location
    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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• Butts & Clucks On The Bay – Apalachicola - Pro

  • Start
    01/21/2022
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    (EST)
  • End
    01/22/2022
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    (EST)
  • Location
    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 31st 2021

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Firefighter Charity BBQ & Chili Competition - Leesburg - BY

  • Start
    01/28/2022
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    (EST)
  • End
    01/29/2022
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    (EST)
  • Location
    1745 US Hwy 441 Leesburg, FL 34748

  Organizer: Brian Gamble, (352)267-4580, info@FirefighterCharityCF.org
  Contest Website: bbqandchilicompetition.com
  Lead Rep:
  Additional Reps:
  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

  • Start
    02/04/2022
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    (EST)
  • End
    02/05/2022
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    (EST)
  • Location
    5400 Havendale Blvd Winter Haven, FL 33881

  Organizer: Russell Short, 863-227-2660
  Contest Website: 
  Lead Rep:
  Additional Reps:
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• Ribs on the Ridge - Haines City - Pro / BY

  • Start
    02/18/2022
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    (EST)
  • End
    02/19/2022
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    (EST)
  • Location
    555 Ledwith Ave. Haines City, FL 33844

  Registration is closed

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

  • Start
    03/04/2022
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    (EST)
  • End
    03/05/2022
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    (EST)
  • Location
    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:
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• Pig-a-Palooza! - Mulberry - Pro/BY

  • Start
    03/11/2022
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    (EST)
  • End
    03/12/2022
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    (EST)
  • Location
    310 Kid Ellis Rd Mulberry, FL 33860

  Registration is closed

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

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Grills Gone Wild - Davenport - Pro / BY

  • Start
    04/22/2022
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    (EDT)
  • End
    04/23/2022
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    (EDT)
  • Location
    Market Street Davenport , FL 33837

  Registration is closed

  Organizer: Katie Fussell, 863-419-3300 x138
  

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

  • Start
    09/23/2022
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    (EDT)
  • End
    09/24/2022
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    (EDT)
  • Location
    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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• Butts & Clucks On The Bay – Apalachicola - Pro

  • Start
    01/20/2023
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    (EST)
  • End
    01/21/2023
  •  
    (EST)
  • Location
    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

  • Start
    02/03/2023
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    (EST)
  • End
    02/04/2023
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    (EST)
  • Location
    5400 Havendale Blvd Winter Haven, FL 33881

  Organizer: Russell Short, 863-227-2660
  Contest Website: 
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• Ribs on the Ridge - Haines City - Pro / BY

  • Start
    02/17/2023
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    (EST)
  • End
    02/18/2023
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    (EST)
  • Location
    555 Ledwith Ave. Haines City, FL 33844

  Organizer: Lindsaia Johansmeyer, 863-421-5569
  Contest Website: 
  Lead Rep:
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• Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues – Zephyrhills - Pro / BY

  • Start
    03/03/2023
  •  
    (EST)
  • End
    03/04/2023
  •  
    (EST)
  • Location
    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:
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• Pig-a-Palooza! - Mulberry - Pro/BY

  • Start
    03/10/2023
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    (EST)
  • End
    03/11/2023
  •  
    (EST)
  • Location
    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

  • Start
    04/21/2023
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    (EDT)
  • End
    04/22/2023
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    (EDT)
  • Location
    Market Street Davenport , FL 33837

  Registration is closed

  Organizer: Katie Fussell, 863-419-3300 x138
  

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

  • Start
    09/22/2023
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    (EDT)
  • End
    09/23/2023
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    (EDT)
  • Location
    203 Forest Capital Drive, Perry, FL. 32347

  Registration is closed

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

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