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Upcoming events

King of the Corn

Start
16 May 2025

End
17 May 2025

Location
Ottumwa, IA

Sign up at: kingofthecorn.com

Organizer contact:

Francis Dutton 319-361-6721

smokinbonzbbq6357@gmail.com

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Smokin' in Steele - Masters & Backyard

Start
30 May 2025

3:00 PM

End
31 May 2025

5:00 PM

Location
Owatonna, MN

MN TOY 2025 Qualifying Contest - Masters & Backyard Series

KCBS Sanctioned

*May 30 - May 31, 2025, Owatonna, MN*

*Steele County Fairgrounds 18th Street & South Cedar*

*17th Annual MN State Championship - 70 team limit*
Visit our website: www.smokininsteele.com and our Facebook page.
Be part of the fun we will be having in 2025 !

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Bring'n Home the Bacon, 2025 - Masters & Backyard Double

Start
13 Jun 2025

End
15 Jun 2025

Location
West Salem, Wisconsin

MN TOY 2025 Qualifying Contest - Masters & Backyard Series DOUBLE

KCBS Sanctioned

Bring'n Home the Bacon I is a fun filled KCBS Master & Backyard Series DOUBLE barbeque competition - June 13 -15, 2025 at the beautiful and spacious Neshonoc Lakeside Camp Resort off of Lake Neshonoc in West Salem, Wisconsin. Check out www.bringnhomethebacon.com for details and/or email or call Laurie.

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Pitmasters on the Prairie

When
21 Jun 2025

Location
Sleepy Eye, MN

Backyard Series - MN TOY Points Chase Eligible

Hosted by Christensen Farms (at their corporate location)

Teams will compete in chicken and ribs*

*CF will provide ribs

Teams responsible for bringing their own chicken

25 Team Max

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Art of the Que - Masters & Backyard

Start
27 Jun 2025

6:00 AM

End
28 Jun 2025

5:00 PM

Location
Spencer, IA

MN TOY 2025 Qualifying Contest - Masters & Backyard Series

KCBS Sanctioned

June 27 - 28 2025, Spencer, IA

Visit our website: http://www.artsongrand.org/art-of-the-que.php

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Boomer Backyard BBQ Cookoff 2025

When
16 Aug 2025

6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location
Canton, MN

MN TOY 2025 Qualifying Contest - Backyard Series

KCBS Sanctioned

2 Meats - Chicken & Pork Ribs
KCBS Sanctioned Backyard Contest
Electricity is Not Provided.
Please visit https://www.cantondayoff.com/bbq-cook-off/ for more information.
Contact: Brady Bergey; 507-273-2564 or CantonBBQ@outlook.com

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LIVIN Music Festival 2025

When
13 Sep 2025

Location
Elk River, Mn (ERX Motorpark)

MN TOY 2025 Qualifying Contest - Backyard Series

Please visit Livin Music Festival or Livin Foundation for more information.

To register click here: Contest Registration

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Past events

9 May 2025	MN in May 2025 - Friday One Meat - Ribs
9 May 2025	MN in May 2025 - Beans
9 May 2025	Contest Judging & Volunteer Sign Up - MN in May 2025
9 May 2025	MN in May 2025 - Turkey Smoke
9 May 2025	MN in May 2025 - Kid's Que Challenge
9 May 2025	MN in May 2025 - Master's Series Contest
9 May 2025	MN in May 2025 - Backyard Series Contest
8 May 2025	MN in May 2025 Volunteer
26 Apr 2025	Smoke and Fire BBQ Contest
18 Jan 2025	2025 Annual MBS Banquet
1 Jan 2025	MN Team of the Year 2025 Points Chase Sign Up
28 Sep 2024	Ribs For The Ribbon
14 Sep 2024	LIVIN Music Festival 2024
24 Aug 2024	MN Masters BBQ
17 Aug 2024	Boomer Backyard BBQ Cookoff 2024
26 Jul 2024	Halfway to St.Pat's - Masters Series
12 Jul 2024	KTD Smokin' Gobbler - Masters
6 Jul 2024	Smoke and Fire BBQ Contest
28 Jun 2024	Art of the Que - Masters & Backyard
22 Jun 2024	Mankato Brewery's BBQ & Brew-Ha
7 Jun 2024	Bring'n Home the Bacon I, 2024 - Masters & Backyard Double
31 May 2024	Smokin' in Steele - Masters & Backyard
11 May 2024	MN in May 2024 - Backyard Pork Ancillary
10 May 2024	MN in May 2024 - Friday One Meat - Ribs
10 May 2024	Contest Judging & Volunteer Sign Up - MN in May 2024
10 May 2024	MN in May 2024 - Compart Kid's Que Challenge
10 May 2024	MN in May 2024 - Turkey Smoke
10 May 2024	MN in May 2024 - Backyard Contest
10 May 2024	MN in May 2024 - Master's Series Contest
9 May 2024	MN in May 2024 Volunteer
19 Apr 2024	CANCELED- Spring Training Goes Whole Hog and Beyond
6 Apr 2024	2024 KCBS Judges & Table Captain Class
31 Dec 2023	MN Team of the Year 2024 Points Chase Sign Up
13 Oct 2023	Bring'n Home the Bacon II, 2023 - Masters & Backyard
30 Sep 2023	Smokin' at Schell's BBQ Contest
23 Sep 2023	Ribs For The Ribbon
16 Sep 2023	LIVIN Music Festival 2023
9 Sep 2023	Bent Brewstillery BBQ Contest
26 Aug 2023	Walkin' Wings
19 Aug 2023	Boomer Backyard BBQ Cookoff
12 Aug 2023	2023 SMOKiN’ PULLED PORK COOK-OFF
28 Jul 2023	7th Annual Eburg BBQ Contest - Masters
22 Jul 2023	Fillmore County Fair BBQ Cook Off - Backyard
14 Jul 2023	KTD Smokin' Gobbler - Masters
8 Jul 2023	Art of the Que - Masters & Backyard
9 Jun 2023	Bring'n Home the Bacon I, 2023 - Masters & Backyard Double
2 Jun 2023	Smokin' in Steele - Masters & Backyard
13 May 2023	MN in May 2023 - Backyard Contest
12 May 2023	MN in May 2023 - Compart Kid's Que Challenge
12 May 2023	MN in May 2023 - Turkey Smoke
12 May 2023	MN in May 2023 - Master's Series Contest
12 May 2023	MN in May 2023 - Friday One Meat - Ribs
12 May 2023	MN in May 2023 Volunteer
11 May 2023	2023 KCBS Judges Class
11 May 2023	Contest Judging & Volunteer Sign Up - MN in May 2023
13 Mar 2023	MN Team of the Year 2023 Points Chase Sign Up
4 Feb 2023	United We Shiver BBQ Tournament
28 Jan 2023	2023 Annual MBS Banquet
1 Dec 2022	Annual Banquet - Donation 2023
14 Oct 2022	Bring'n Home the Bacon II - Backyard (Double)
2 Oct 2022	Grill Your ACE Off - Lakers Backyard Pitmaster
24 Sep 2022	Patriot Lanes Bar and Grill
24 Sep 2022	Ribs For The Ribbon
16 Sep 2022	LIVIN Music Festival 2022
10 Sep 2022	Bent Brewstillery BBQ Contest
10 Sep 2022	Annandale Youth First Bbq Competition
27 Aug 2022	Zimmerman Legion 7th Annual Rib Fest
20 Aug 2022	Boomer Backyard BBQ Cookoff
20 Aug 2022	Rockin' Ribfest
12 Aug 2022	BELIA Smokin' Pulled Pork Cook off
6 Aug 2022	B-Dale BBQ Contest
30 Jul 2022	Ribfest
30 Jul 2022	Nashwauk Market RibFest
27 Jul 2022	July Board Meeting
23 Jul 2022	Fillmore County Fair BBQ Cook Off
16 Jul 2022	Bourbon Brews and BBQ
16 Jul 2022	Sunrise 2nd Annual Rib Contest
15 Jul 2022	KTD Smokin' Gobbler
9 Jul 2022	Bands and BBQ
18 Jun 2022	June Fest Rib & Wing cook-off
10 Jun 2022	Bring'n Home the Bacon I - Masters (Double)
10 Jun 2022	Bring'n Home the Bacon I - Backyard
4 Jun 2022	Smokin in Steele BBQ and Blues - Backyard Contest
3 Jun 2022	Smokin' in Steele - Masters
21 May 2022	Ham Lake Lanes Rib Cook Off
20 May 2022	Plant Yourself in Gaylord
14 May 2022	Contest Judge, Table Captain, Volunteer Sign Up - MN in May 2022
14 May 2022	MN in May 2022 - Backyard Contest
13 May 2022	MN in May 2022 - Compart Kid's Que Challenge
13 May 2022	MN in May 2022 - Friday One Meat - Ribs
13 May 2022	MN in May 2022 - Master's Series Contest
12 May 2022	KCBS Judge Class 2022
12 May 2022	KCBS Table Captain Class 2022
12 May 2022	MN in May 2022: Camping Add-On
12 May 2022	MN in May 2022 Volunteer
29 Apr 2022	BBQ 301 Class
9 Apr 2022	BHTB Judge and Table Captain Class
2 Apr 2022	2022 Spring Training
29 Jan 2022	2022 Annual MBS Banquet
1 Jan 2022	MN Team of the Year Points Chase Sign Up
1 Dec 2021	Annual Banquet Donations
15 Oct 2021	Bring'n Home the Bacon II - Backyard (Double)
25 Sep 2021	Ribs for the Ribbon
18 Sep 2021	#LIVIN Music Festival & Backyard Comp
11 Sep 2021	Youth First Rib Competition (Backyard competition)
11 Sep 2021	3BC Backyard Rib Competition
11 Sep 2021	Smoke your ACE off
11 Sep 2021	Youth first rib competition
22 Aug 2021	Big Island BBQ (BIB) - Backyard
21 Aug 2021	Boomer Backyard BBQ Cookoff
21 Aug 2021	Rockin' Ribfest Oneway Festival
20 Aug 2021	Big Island BBQ - Masters Series
7 Aug 2021	B-Dale BBQ Contest
7 Aug 2021	Dennison Days BBQ Contest
24 Jul 2021	Fillmore County Fair BBQ Cook Off
16 Jul 2021	KTD Smokin' Gobbler Cook Off
16 Jul 2021	Deer River BBQ & Brew Fest
20 Jun 2021	Rigs & Pigs Backyard BBQ Cook-Off
11 Jun 2021	Bring'n Home the Bacon - Backyard (Double)
11 Jun 2021	Bring'n Home the Bacon - Masters (Double)
5 Jun 2021	BBQ and Brew Cook Off
30 May 2021	Wild West Days Rib 2021 Cook Off
22 May 2021	Mad May BBQ
8 May 2021	Contest Judge, Table Captain, Volunteer Sign Up - MN in May
8 May 2021	MN in May - Backyard Contest
7 May 2021	MN in May - Compart Kid's Que Challenge
7 May 2021	MN in May - Master's Series Contest
7 May 2021	MN in May - Friday One Meat - Ribs
6 May 2021	KCBS Judge Class
6 May 2021	MN in May: Camping Add-On
6 May 2021	MN in May Volunteer
27 Mar 2021	Annual MBS Banquet
6 Mar 2021	Member Class: Tell All Chicken and Ribs
26 Jan 2021	Board Meeting - Annual Meeting
1 Jan 2021	Banquet Donations
16 Dec 2020	Annual Elections
16 Dec 2020	December Board Meeting

The Minnesota BBQ Society is a nonprofit, charitable organization dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of the art of outdoor cooking.

calendar of Events, contests, & classes

Upcoming events

King of the Corn

Smokin' in Steele - Masters & Backyard

Bring'n Home the Bacon, 2025 - Masters & Backyard Double

Pitmasters on the Prairie

Art of the Que - Masters & Backyard

Boomer Backyard BBQ Cookoff 2025

LIVIN Music Festival 2025

Past events