Idaho Barbecue Association

Modern BBQ Supply Amateur BBQ competition
2025-06-21 | Modern BBQ Supply-State Street, 5710 W State St, Boise, ID, 83703, United States
Amateur BBQ Competition at Modern BBQ Supply State Street, centered on new competitors and first timers.
Categories include:
Pork Ribs
One Bite Challenge

A separate Chicken Wing competition will run alongside the BBQ competition, which competitors can choose to also enter.

Smoke-N-Wings, Blackfoot ID
2025-06-27 - 2025-06-28 | Idaho, United States
Sanctioned BBQ Contest in Blackfoot Idaho

Meat & Tater BBQ Fest
2025-08-29 08:00 - 2025-08-31 17:00 UTC | Kliner Memorial Park, Meridian, Kleiner Memorial Pkwy, Meridian, ID, 83642, United States
Meat & Tater BBQ Fest, run by the Gem State Lions Club.
This is a KCBS Sanctioned event will be one of the biggest in Idaho for 2025.

Canyon County Annual Backyard BBQ 2025
2025-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Idaho, United States
Key information:
Interested teams should connect with Earl Wallace. Reach out to him via the Facebook event linked in this post.
Hosted at the Danelion Brewery- 1758 Highway 45, Melba Idaho
Limited to 20 teams
$50 registration fee
Peoples choice awards-Proceeds donated to Melba High Scholl AG department.

IBA Judge Certification Class
2026-03-07 11:00 - 14:00 | OR
Love low & slow BBQ? Want to taste the best of the best?

The Idaho BBQ Association’s very first Judging Class is here, and this is your chance to turn your love of barbecue into an official seat at the judge’s table.
This fun, interactive class is designed for anyone curious about competitive BBQ and interested in becoming a qualified IBA Judge. You’ll learn how barbecue is evaluated, what judges look for, and how to fairly score competition-level entries.
And yes, the best part—you’ll be sampling BBQ.
Your $75 class fee includes guided tasting of the three official IBA protein categories: Chicken Pork Ribs Beef

Once qualified (and registered as an IBA member), you’ll be eligible to judge at IBA-sanctioned events across Idaho, happening regularly throughout the year—meaning more great BBQ in your future.

Where: Elks Lodge, Nampa When: March 7, 2026 Time: Class begins at 11:00 AM Cost: $75 (includes tastings)

Whether you’re a backyard pitmaster, BBQ superfan, or just someone who appreciates perfectly smoked meat, you’re welcome here. Come learn, taste, and join the community that celebrates Idaho barbecue at its finest.

Tri-Cities Mens Expo BBQ Competition
2026-03-14 | OR
This is not an IBA sanctioned event.
Location: Pasco, WA
Purse:$2500

Smoke on the Prairie-Amateur BBQ and Chili Cook-Off
2026-05-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Kuna, Idaho, United States
Smoke on the Prairie BBQ competition is intended for first time or new barbecue competitors.
For enquiries, reach out to Darwin Lewis 208 546 9745 or smokeontheprairie@gmail.com
Categories: Chicken, Ribs & Chili.
Entry: $75 (Includes all categories) or $15 for Chili only.
Prizes: Cash Prizes for top two winners of each category
Judging: This is an IBA Sanctioned event, with a full panel of judges.

Registration closes May 10, 2026.
Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/SmokeonthePrarie/Register

Smoke-N-Wings Blackfoot Idaho
2026-06-26 - 2026-06-27 | OR
This is not an IBA Sanctioned Event
Location: Blackfoot Idaho
Purse: $13,500
The winning team will be crowned the SMOKE-N-WINGS winner and the Idaho State Champions and be eligible for the American Royal and the Jack Daniels World Championship.

Powder River Pitmasters
2026-07-25 08:00 - 2026-07-26 17:00 | Whistle Stop RV Park-Sumpter Oregon, 101 Sawmill Gulch Road, Sumpter, OR, 97877, United States
This is an IBA Sanctioned event.
Powder River Pitmasters is open for all teams, of any experience level.
A full weekend of small-town Summer fun featuring:

Low & Slow BBQ competition
Classic Car Show with Cracker Creek Car Clubs
Family friendly activities & local vendors
Beautiful mountain setting at Whistle Stop RV Park

For enquiries, reach out to Jon Patterson 541 561 4400

Entry: $5 at the gate for all visitors.
Team Fees: $125 for IBA members and $135 for non-members
Categories: Peoples Choice Chicken, pork ribs and Tri-tip.
Prizes: Cash Prizes

Uncle Butts-Pits & Pistons BBQ Competition
2026-08-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Centennial Park, 223 E Idaho Ave, Meridian, ID, 83642, United States
This is an IBA Sanctioned competition.

For enquiries, reach out to Brett Bruns.
Judging: This is an IBA Sanctioned event, with a full panel of judges. Pitts & Pistons is a contributor to TOY points.
Info: https://www.pitsandpistons.com/

Meat & Tater BBQ Fest Competition
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-05 | OR
This is not an IBA sanctioned event.
Location: Boise Idaho
Purse:$16,000+
Qualifier for BBQ World Championship.

Canyon County Annual Backyard BBQ Cook Off 2026
2026-09-12 07:00 - 17:00 | Danelion Brewery, 1758 Highway 45, Melba, ID, 83641, United States
Canyon County Annual Backyard BBQ Cook Off is open for all competitors.
For enquiries, reach out to Earl Wallace

Categories: Pork, Beef & Peoples Choice Fundraiser-Meatloaf.
Entry: $60 for IBA members and $70 for non-members
Spaces are limited. Maximum of 20 teams eligible to compete.
Judging: This is an IBA Sanctioned event, with a full panel of judges. Points will contribute towards TOY.

Potato Days BBQ Battle
2026-10-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Idaho Botanical Gardens, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, ID, 83712, United States
This is an IBA Sanctioned events.
Potato Days is weekend event that is free and open to the public.
The event runs October 2-October 4. The Potato Days BBQ Battle is held Saturday October 3.
Come for the food, stay for the live music, beer, and free lawn games for the kids. All in honor of the not-so-humble Idaho Potato!

Team Fee: $150 for IBA members, $160 for non-members
Team Eligibility: Max 40 teams, any experience level
Prizes: TBD
Contact: Reach out to Jared Pullman for more information.

Claim Jumper BBQ Competition
2026-10-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Whistle Stop RV Park-Sumpter Oregon, 101 Sawmill Gulch Road, Sumpter, OR, 97877, United States
This is an IBA Sanctioned event.
Claim Jumpers BBQ Competition is open for all teams, of any experience level.
A full weekend of small-town fun featuring:

Low & Slow BBQ competition
Family friendly activities & local vendors
Beautiful mountain setting at Whistle Stop RV Park

For enquiries, reach out to Jon Patterson 541 561 4400
Categories: TBD
Prizes: Cash Prizes
