Florida BBQ Association - Competition Events

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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.

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Que For A Cure - Riverview - Pro/BY

Start
08/23/2024

End
08/24/2024

Location
6915 Riverview Dr. Riverview, FL 33568

Registration is closed

Organizer: Roni-Kay Elser, 813-447-1340
Contest Website: queforacureseizethemoment.org
Lead Rep: Ed Shemanski, 407-242-3425
Additional Reps: Bill Tanner, Jim Dehne
Judge Sign-Ups Open: 5/26/24
Team Sign Up: https://tinyurl.com/RiverviewPROBYApp

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Smokin' in the Pines BBQ Festival - Perry - Pro

Start
09/20/2024

End
09/21/2024

Location
203 Forest Capital Drive, Perry, FL. 32347

Registration is closed

Organizer: Dawn Perez
Contest Website: http://smokininthepinesbbq.com
Lead Rep: Ed Shemanski
Additional Reps: Bill Tanner, Jim Dehne, Bryan Durta
Judge Sign-ups Open: 6/23/24
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Panama in Fall "BBQ BRAWL" - Pro

Start
10/11/2024

End
10/12/2024

Location
4305 W Highway 98, Panama City FL 32401

Registration is closed

Organizer: Shannon Rodriguez, 850-596-1231
Contest Website: https://panamainfall.com/
Lead Rep: Charles Golden, 850-209-3071
Additional Reps: Bryan Durta, Jim Denhe
Judge Sign-ups Open: 7/14/24

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BBQ from the Hart - Bell - Pro

Start
10/18/2024

End
10/19/2024

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, Jim Dehne
Judge Sign-ups Open 7/21/24
Team Application: http://tinyurl.com/39vt47br

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Rock 'N' Brews BBQ Festival - Camp Mack (Lake Wales) - Pro/BY

Start
10/25/2024

End
10/26/2024

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:
Judge Sign-Ups Open: 7/28/24
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South Daytona's BBQ and Bluegrass Festival - BY

Start
11/22/2024

End
11/23/2024

Location
919 Reed Canal Rd, South Daytona, FL 32119

Spaces left
150

Registration is closed

Organizer: Amy Zengotita, 386-322-3070
Contest Website:
Lead Rep: Joe Theodoredis
Additional Reps: Ed Shemanski
Backyard Team Sign Up:
Judge Sign-Up Opens 8/25/24

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Butts & Clucks On The Bay – Apalachicola - Pro

Start
01/24/2025

End
01/25/2025

Location
Battery Park, 1 Bay Ave Apalachicola, FL 32320

Registration is closed

Organizer: John Solomon,
Contest Website: https://www.apalachicolabay.org/butts-and-clucks/
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Sebring 12 Hours of BBQ - Pro/BY

Start
02/28/2025

End
03/01/2025

Location
781 Magnolia Ave Sebring, FL 33870

Registration is closed

Organizer: J.C. Shoop, 863-214-8089
Contest Website: https://tinyurl.com/3rmwwwva
Lead Rep: Sheilah Jones, 863-289-1315
Additional Reps: Joe Theodoredis, Jim Douglas, Tim Hughes
Team Application:
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Judge Sign-Ups Open: 12/1/24

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

Start
03/09/2025

End
03/10/2025

Location
1500 N Church Ave, Mulberry, FL 33860

Registration is closed

Organizer: Chelsea Young, 863-529-5821
Contest Website: https://www.pigapaloozamulberry.com
Lead Rep: Ed Shemanski, 407-242-3425
Additional Reps: Sheilah Jones, Tim Hughes, Jim Douglas
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Shamrockin' Fest - BBQ & Beer Festival - Leesburg - BY

Start
03/14/2025

End
03/15/2025

Location
1745 US Hwy 441 Leesburg, FL 34748

Registration is closed

Organizer: Brian Gamble, (352)267-4580, info@FirefighterCharitycf.org
Contest Website: http://www.shamrockinfest.com/
Lead Rep: Joe Theodoredis, 407-319-5381
Additional Reps: Ed Shemanski
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Backyard Team Sign Up Print & Mail:
Judge Sign Up Opens 12/15/23
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Smokin' in the Pines BBQ Festival - Perry - Pro

Start
09/18/2025

End
09/19/2025

Location
203 Forest Capital Drive, Perry, FL. 32347

Registration is closed

Organizer: Dawn Perez
Contest Website: http://smokininthepinesbbq.com
Lead Rep: Ed Shemanski
Additional Reps: Bill Tanner, Jim Dehne, Bryan Durta
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Panama in Fall "BBQ BRAWL" - Pro

Start
10/10/2025

End
10/11/2025

Location
4305 W Highway 98, Panama City FL 32401

Registration is closed

Organizer: Shannon Rodriguez, 850-596-1231
Contest Website: https://panamainfall.com/
Lead Rep: Charles Golden, 850-209-3071
Additional Reps: Bryan Durta, Jim Denhe
Judge Sign-ups Open: 7/13/25

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Butts & Clucks On The Bay – Apalachicola - Pro

Start
01/23/2026

End
01/24/2026

Location
Battery Park, 1 Bay Ave Apalachicola, FL 32320

Registration is closed

Organizer: John Solomon,
Contest Website: https://www.apalachicolabay.org/butts-and-clucks/
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Additional Reps:
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Sebring 12 Hours of BBQ - Pro/BY

Start
03/06/2026

End
03/07/2026

Location
781 Magnolia Ave Sebring, FL 33870

Registration is closed

Organizer: J.C. Shoop, 863-214-8089
Contest Website: https://tinyurl.com/3rmwwwva
Lead Rep: Sheilah Jones, 863-289-1315
Additional Reps: Joe Theodoredis, Jim Douglas, Tim Hughes
Team Application:
Online Team Signups:
Judge Sign-Ups Open 12/7/25

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

Start
03/13/2026

End
03/14/2026

Location
1500 N Church Ave, Mulberry, FL 33860

Registration is closed

Organizer: Chelsea Young, 863-529-5821
Contest Website: https://www.pigapaloozamulberry.com
Lead Rep: Ed Shemanski, 407-242-3425
Additional Reps: Sheilah Jones, Tim Hughes, Jim Douglas
Backyard Team Application:
Pro Team Application:
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Shamrockin' Fest - BBQ & Beer Festival - Leesburg - BY

Start
03/13/2026

End
03/14/2026

Location
1745 US Hwy 441 Leesburg, FL 34748

Spaces left
75

Registration is closed

Organizer: Brian Gamble, (352)267-4580, info@FirefighterCharitycf.org
Contest Website: http://www.shamrockinfest.com/
Lead Rep: Joe Theodoredis, 407-319-5381
Additional Reps: Ed Shemanski
Backyard Team Sign Up Online:
Backyard Team Sign Up Print & Mail:
Judge Sign Up Opens 12/15/23
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Smokin' in the Pines BBQ Festival - Perry - Pro

Start
09/20/2026

End
09/21/2026

Location
203 Forest Capital Drive, Perry, FL. 32347

Registration is closed

Organizer: Dawn Perez
Contest Website: http://smokininthepinesbbq.com
Lead Rep: Ed Shemanski
Additional Reps: Bill Tanner, Jim Dehne, Bryan Durta
Pro Team Sign Up:
Current Judges List:

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Panama in Fall "BBQ BRAWL" - Pro

Start
10/09/2026

End
10/10/2026

Location
4305 W Highway 98, Panama City FL 32401

Registration is closed

Organizer: Shannon Rodriguez, 850-596-1231
Contest Website: https://panamainfall.com/
Lead Rep: Charles Golden, 850-209-3071
Additional Reps: Bryan Durta, Jim Denhe
Judge Sign-ups Open: 7/13/25

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Butts & Clucks On The Bay – Apalachicola - Pro

Start
01/22/2027

End
01/23/2027

Location
Battery Park, 1 Bay Ave Apalachicola, FL 32320

Registration is closed

Organizer: John Solomon,
Contest Website: https://www.apalachicolabay.org/butts-and-clucks/
Lead Rep:
Additional Reps:
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Past events

04/19/2024	City of Miami PitMasters Competition & Festival - Pro/BY
03/15/2024	Shamrockin' Fest - BBQ & Beer Festival - Leesburg - BY Florida State Backyard Championship
03/08/2024	Pig-a-Palooza! - Mulberry - Pro/BY
03/01/2024	(Cancelled) Sebring 12 Hours of BBQ - Pro/BY
02/04/2024	The Great American Kosher BBQ Championship & Festival - KOSHER
01/19/2024	Butts & Clucks On The Bay – Apalachicola - Pro Florida State Pro Championship
11/17/2023	South Daytona's BBQ and Bluegrass Festival - BY
11/10/2023	Big Belly BBQ Battle - Davenport - Pro/BY
11/03/2023	Ten-24 Pitmaster Classic - Pro
10/27/2023	Rock 'N' Brews BBQ Festival - Camp Mack (Lake Wales) - Pro/BY
10/20/2023	BBQ from the Hart - Bell - Pro
10/13/2023	Panama in Fall "BBQ BRAWL" - Pro
10/06/2023	Michael “Mookie” Blaylock’s Memorial Battle of the BBQ - BY
09/29/2023	Donkeys Big A$$ BBQ Competition - Pro
09/22/2023	Smokin' in the Pines BBQ Festival - Perry - Pro
09/15/2023	Que For A Cure - Riverview - Pro/BY
04/28/2023	Grills Gone Wild - Davenport - Pro / BY
04/21/2023	Canceled The 2023 Apopka Proud BBQ Showdown - Pro/BY
03/31/2023	2023 Sebring 12 Hours of BBQ - Pro/BY
03/17/2023	Firefighter Charity BBQ & Chili Competition - Leesburg - BY
03/10/2023	Pig-a-Palooza! - Mulberry - Pro/BY
02/17/2023	Ribs on the Ridge Brews and BBQ - Haines City - Pro / BY - 2023 FL State Championship
01/20/2023	Butts & Clucks On The Bay – Apalachicola - Pro
01/06/2023	Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam & Car Show - Pro/BY
11/18/2022	South Daytona's BBQ and Blues Festival - BY
11/11/2022	Big Belly BBQ Battle - Davenport - Pro/BY
10/21/2022	Rock 'N' Brews BBQ Festival - Camp Mack (Lake Wales) - Pro/BY
10/14/2022	BBQ from the Hart - Bell - Pro
09/23/2022	Smokin' in the Pines BBQ Festival - Perry - Pro
09/16/2022	Que For A Cure - Riverview - Pro/BY
04/29/2022	Grills Gone Wild - Davenport - Pro / BY
04/08/2022	2022 Sebring 12 Hours of BBQ - BY
03/11/2022	Pig-a-Palooza! - Mulberry - Pro/BY
03/04/2022	2022 State Championship Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues – Zephyrhills - Pro / BY
02/18/2022	Ribs on the Ridge - Haines City - Pro / BY
02/11/2022	The 2022 Apopka Proud BBQ Showdown - Pro/BY
02/04/2022	Smoke on the Water - Winter Haven Pro
01/28/2022	Firefighter Charity BBQ & Chili Competition - Leesburg - BY
01/21/2022	Butts & Clucks On The Bay – Apalachicola - Pro
11/19/2021	South Daytona's BBQ and Blues Festival - BY
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
10/15/2021	BBQ from the Hart - Bell - Pro
10/15/2021	Canceled Sopchoppy Classic BBQ Cook Off - BY
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
04/23/2021	Grills Gone Wild - Davenport - Pro / BY
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	Lake Firefighter Charity BBQ & Chili Competition - Leesburg - BY
01/22/2021	Butts & Clucks On The Bay – Apalachicola - Pro
12/04/2020	Canceled Orange Blossom Revue – Lake Wales
11/06/2020	Canceled Big Belly BBQ Battle – Davenport
10/23/2020	FULL Rock 'N' Brews BBQ Festival - Camp Mack (Lake Wales) - Pro/BY
06/27/2020	Sweet Smoke Q / Pig-Chicka-Cow-Cow Competition 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
01/17/2020	Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues – Zephyrhills
11/15/2019	Rock N Brews BBQ - Camp Mack

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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