Contests & Events

Smokin on Blackshear BBQ & Music Festival

Start
April 19, 2024

End
April 20, 2024

Location
2459H US Hwn 280 West, Cordele GA 31015

Registered
51 registrants

Registration is closed

Judge Registration Opens March 09, 2024

Lake Blackshear will host both a Professional and an "In Association With" contest. Teams competing in the Professional contest will earn TOTY points. The IAW contest will not earn points. See links below for team applications for each event.

Get your entry in early to take advantage of early signup discounts for both Pro and Backyard! Check the applications below for full details.

The GBA will also offer a Kid's Cookoff Challenge at this event! Any young person 16 or under may compete in this contest free of charge. Application and details of the contest can be found here:

Kids Cookoff Challenge Application

Lake Blackshear Resort

2024 Smokin' on Blackshear Pro BBQ Application

2024 Smokin' on Blackshear Backyard BBQ Application

Linda Hawkins lhawkins@lakeblackshearresort.com

(229) 276-1004 Phone

(229) 947-2369 Cell

Lead Rep: TBD
Asst. Rep: TBD
Scorer: TBD
Meat: TBD

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Hogs for Housing

Start
May 03, 2024

End
May 04, 2024

Location
350 Pig Jig Blvd, Vienna, GA

Register

Judge Registration Opens March 23, 2024

Organizer: Melissa Langford

Phone: 908-300-1597

Email: melissa@cdfch.net

Pro Team Application

Kids BBQ Challenge App

Lead Rep: Greg Sebastian

Asst: Brian Bond, Ed Vesley

Scorer: Lois Sebastian

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Lake Oconee BBQ Fest

When
May 04, 2024

6:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location
Farm on Oconee 1040 Oconee Heights Lane, Greensboro, GA 30642

Register

Lake Oconee BBQ Fest

This event is "in Association with the GBA" and does NOT award GBA Team of The Year Points. This contest is open to all, and GBA membership is not required for cook teams.

Benefits Nance Boys & Girls Club

Cook Team On-Line Application - Teams please closely review the application. The schedule for the day is not typical. We would love to see you there, but you need to make an informed decision about participating.

Judge Information - Judges please closely review the Judges Information. The schedule for the day is not typical. We would love to see you there, but you need to make an informed decision about participating.

John Padjen (970) 485-2391 padj1010@gmail.con
Lead Rep: Greg Hoyt
Scorer: Scott McDaniel

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Smoke on the Lake ~~ In Association With the GBA

Start
May 10, 2024

End
May 11, 2024

Location
4405 Cherokee St, Acworth GA 30101

Register

Judge Registration Opens March 30, 2024.

This event is "in Association with the GBA" and does NOT award GBA Team of The Year Points

Contest open to any team with a GBA member

Dane Schwickerath daveschwick@gmail.com
Keith Altobelli

678-414-0430
678-623-0080

http://smokeonthelake.org/

On Line Team Application

Cook Team Information

Lead Rep: Greg Sebastian
Asst. Rep: Warren Phelps
Scorer: Lois Sebastian

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Sylvester Swine Festival

Start
August 23, 2024

End
August 24, 2024

Location
102 S. Main St. (Train Depot), Sylvester, GA 31791

Registration is closed

Judges Registration Opens July 13, 2024

Karen Singletary

ksingletary@cityofsylvester.com

Phone: (229) 773-7716

Lead: Greg Hoyt

Asst: Danny Meadows, Warren Phelps

Scorer: Brian Bond

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Doc Holliday BBQ Championship - DOUBLE POINTS

Start
September 06, 2024

End
September 07, 2024

Location
Griffin City Park - 821 Pimento Ave, Griffin GA 30224

Registration is closed

Judge Registration Opens July 27, 2024

***DOUBLE POINTS***

Will Doss (770) 228-4699
email: will@eagleswaychurch.org

Website: http://dochollidayfest.com/

See the website for details and applications

Lead Rep: Greg Sebastian
Asst. Rep: Brian Bond, Ed Vesley
Scorer: Lois Sebastian
Meat: Donnie Thurston

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Byron BBQ Fest

Start
September 27, 2024

End
September 28, 2024

Location
401 W. White Rd, Byron GA

Registration is closed

Judges Registration begins August 17, 2024

Byron BBQ Fest

This event is "in Association with the GBA" and does NOT award GBA Team of The Year Points. This contest is open to all, and GBA membership is not required for cook teams.

Kids Burger Battle Entry Form

Byron BBQ Fest Cook Team Application 2024

Selina Hall (478) 956-2409
byronwelcomecenter@gmail.com
Lead Rep: Greg Hoyt
Asst. Rep: Ed Vesely
Scorer: Brian Bond
Meat: Brian Bond

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Red, White & Blue BBQ (American Legion Post 45) - DOUBLE POINTS

Start
October 11, 2024

End
October 12, 2024

Location
160 McClure St, Canton, GA 30114

Registration is closed

Judge Registration Opens August 31, 2024

THIS IS A DOUBLE POINTS EVENT

Jim Lindenmayer EMAIL

(678) 983-7590

Lead Rep: Greg Sebastian
Asst. Rep: Scott McDaniel, Warren Phelps
Scorer: Lois Sebastian

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Past Contests

March 22, 2024	Fire Ant Festival BBQ Bash
March 15, 2024	Firehouse BBQ Festival
March 01, 2024	Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival 2024 - DOUBLE POINTS
February 23, 2024	Dilly Dally in Dooly
February 10, 2024	2023 GBA TOTY Banquet
January 20, 2024	GBA Judge Training Class
October 27, 2023	Red, White & Blue BBQ (American Legion Post 45)
October 20, 2023	Modern Gas Rib Showdown 2023
October 13, 2023	Firehouse BBQ Cookoff
September 29, 2023	Byron BBQ Fest
September 08, 2023	Doc Holliday BBQ Championship
August 18, 2023	Sylvester Swine Festival - DOUBLE POINTS CONTEST
August 12, 2023	GBA Judge Training Class
June 09, 2023	3 Rivers BBQ Fest
May 12, 2023	Smoke on the Lake ~~ In Association With the GBA
April 28, 2023	Southern Brewing First Responder BBQ Contest
April 21, 2023	Smokin on Blackshear - DOUBLE POINTS EVENT!!
March 24, 2023	Fire Ant Festival BBQ Bash
March 03, 2023	Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival 2023
February 24, 2023	Dilly Dally in Dooly - DOUBLE POINTS EVENT!!
February 17, 2023	Brunswick Backyard BBQ
February 11, 2023	2022 GBA TOTY Banquet
January 21, 2023	GBA Judge Training Class
December 02, 2022	10th Annual Moultrie Moose Lodge #1158 BBQ Cook-off DOUBLE POINTS
October 28, 2022	Red, White & Blue BBQ (American Legion Post 45) - DOUBLE POINTS!
October 14, 2022	Firehouse BBQ Festival
September 09, 2022	Doc Holliday BBQ Championship
August 26, 2022	Bikes, Babes, and BBQ
August 19, 2022	Sylvester Swine Festival
July 30, 2022	GBA Judge Training Class
July 08, 2022	Georgia Beef Board BBQ Showdown at Atlanta Motor Speedway ~~ In Association With the GBA
June 03, 2022	3 Rivers BBQ Fest
May 06, 2022	Smoke on the Lake ~~ In Association With the GBA
April 22, 2022	Smokin on Blackshear
April 08, 2022	Barnesville BBQ and Blues Festival
April 02, 2022	GBA Judge Training Class
March 25, 2022	Fire Ant Festival BBQ Bash - DOUBLE POINTS!!
March 18, 2022	6th Annual Chili Cook-Off and BBQ Challenge
March 04, 2022	Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival 2022
February 25, 2022	Dilly Dally in Dooly
February 19, 2022	2022 GBA TOTY Banquet
December 03, 2021	9th Annual Moultrie Moose Lodge #1158 BBQ Cook-off
November 19, 2021	Dilly Dally in Dooly
November 12, 2021	Smokin' on Blackshear BBQ & Music Festival
October 29, 2021	Red, White & Blue BBQ (American Legion Post 45)
October 22, 2021	Smoke in the Valley - DOUBLE TOTY POINTS
October 15, 2021	Firehouse BBQ Festival - DOUBLE TOTY POINTS
October 08, 2021	Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival 2021
September 24, 2021	Babes, BBQ, and Blues - DOUBLE TOTY POINTS
September 10, 2021	Doc Holliday BBQ Championship
August 20, 2021	Sylvester Swine Festival
July 24, 2021	GBA Judge Training Class
May 21, 2021	Kennedy Creek BBQ Cookoff
May 07, 2021	Ocilla Soul Man BBQ Competition & Prater Music Festival
May 07, 2021	Smoke on the Lake ~~ In Association With the GBA
April 16, 2021	Barnesville BBQ and Blues Festival
March 26, 2021	Fire Ant Festival BBQ Bash
December 04, 2020	8th Annual Moultrie Moose Lodge #1158 BBQ Cook-off
November 13, 2020	Smokin' on Blackshear BBQ & Music Festival
October 30, 2020	Firehouse BBQ Festival
October 23, 2020	Smoke in the Valley
October 09, 2020	Nutwood Winery BBQ Championship & Cook Off
October 02, 2020	Brickyard BBQ Bash at Americus KOA
September 11, 2020	Doc Holliday BBQ Championship
August 14, 2020	Smoke on the Lake ~~ In Association With the GBA
August 01, 2020	GBA Judge Training Class
July 17, 2020	Babes, BBQ, and Blues
June 05, 2020	Georgia Food Cook Off in Jackson
May 08, 2020	Ocilla Soul Man BBQ Competition & Prater Music Festival
April 24, 2020	Callaway Roots Music & BBQ Festival
April 17, 2020	Barnesville BBQ and Blues Festival
March 27, 2020	Fire Ant Festival BBQ Bash
March 06, 2020	Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival 2020 - DOUBLE TOTY POINTS
February 21, 2020	Dilly Dally in Dooly
February 01, 2020	GBA Board of Directors Meeting
January 25, 2020	GBA Judge Training Class
December 13, 2019	Brickyard BBQ Bash at Americus KOA
December 06, 2019	7th Annual Moultrie Moose Lodge #1158 BBQ Cook-off
November 15, 2019	Smokin' on Blackshear BBQ & Music Festival
October 25, 2019	Deep Roots Festival BBQ Contest
October 05, 2019	92.9 The Game Tailgate Fest ~~ In Association With the GBA
September 27, 2019	Bark in the Park Festival Carroll's Sausage BBQ Bash
September 06, 2019	Doc Holliday BBQ Championship - DOUBLE TOTY POINTS
July 13, 2019	6th Annual Team of the Year Banquet
June 29, 2019	GBA Judge Training Class
May 10, 2019	Smoke on the Lake ~~ In Association With the GBA
April 05, 2019	Firehouse BBQ Festival
March 22, 2019	Fire Ant Festival BBQ Bash - DOUBLE TOTY POINTS
March 01, 2019	Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival 2019
February 22, 2019	Dilly Dally in Dooly
February 09, 2019	GBA Judge Training Class
January 20, 2019	GBA Board of Directors Meeting
December 14, 2018	Brickyard BBQ Bash at Americus KOA
November 30, 2018	6th Annual Moultrie Moose Lodge #1158 BBQ Cook-off
November 16, 2018	6th Annual Smokin' Flamingo BBQ & Music Festival
October 19, 2018	Deep Roots Festival BBQ Contest
September 21, 2018	Doc Holiday BBQ Championship
September 07, 2018	South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival - DOUBLE TOTY POINTS
August 11, 2018	5th Annual Team of the Year Banquet
July 28, 2018	GBA Judge Training Class
July 14, 2018	GBA Judge Training Class
June 09, 2018	GBA Board of Directors Meeting
May 11, 2018	Smoke on the Lake ~~ In Association With the GBA
May 04, 2018	Goldens' Cast Iron Cook-Off at RiverFest
May 04, 2018	Three Rivers BBQ Fest at Towns Bluff Park
April 27, 2018	BBQ & Brews Festival
April 20, 2018	Robins Flying High BBQ Festival
April 06, 2018	BBQ & Brews Festival-Cartersville (DOUBLE POINTS CONTEST)
March 23, 2018	Fire Ant Festival BBQ Bash
March 02, 2018	Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival 2018 - Double Points Contest
February 23, 2018	Dilly Dally in Dooly
February 17, 2018	GBA Board of Directors Meeting
February 03, 2018	GBA Judge Training Class
January 20, 2018	GBA Judge Training Class
December 01, 2017	5th Annual Moultrie Moose Lodge #1158 BBQ Cook-off
November 10, 2017	Smokin Pork N Butts
October 20, 2017	Deep Roots Festival BBQ Contest
October 06, 2017	Cadence Fest
September 22, 2017	Doc Holiday BBQ Championship - Double Points Contest
September 08, 2017	South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival
September 01, 2017	Smoking Up the Mountains
August 26, 2017	GBA Judge Training Class
August 05, 2017	4th Annual Team of the Year Banquet
July 29, 2017	GBA Board of Directors Meeting
June 24, 2017	Tailgate Fest sponsored by 92.9 The Game
May 19, 2017	10th Annual Smoke on the Water BBQ & Music Festival
May 12, 2017	Smoke on the Lake ~~~~ Cooking for Fun Division Only
May 05, 2017	Three Rivers BBQ Fest at Towns Bluff Park
April 28, 2017	BBQ & Brews Festival
March 31, 2017	BBQ & Brews Festival-Cartersville
March 24, 2017	Fire Ant Festival BBQ Bash
March 10, 2017	Walton Co. BBQ Festival
March 03, 2017	Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival
February 24, 2017	Dilly Dally in Dooly
February 11, 2017	GBA Judge Training Class
January 14, 2017	GBA Judge Training Class
December 02, 2016	4th Annual Moultrie Moose Lodge #1158 BBQ Cook-off
November 11, 2016	Smokin Pork N Butts
October 28, 2016	Johnson Co Wiggle & Twist
October 21, 2016	Deep Roots Festival BBQ Contest
September 23, 2016	Doc Holiday BBQ Championship
September 09, 2016	South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival
September 02, 2016	Smoking Up the Mountains
August 06, 2016	3rd Annual Team of the Year Banquet
July 23, 2016	GBA Judge Training Class
June 11, 2016	Tailgate Fest sponsored by 92.9 The Game
May 27, 2016	2nd Annual White Oak Pastures BBQ Challenge
May 06, 2016	Smoke on the Lake ~~~~ Cooking for Fun Division Only
May 06, 2016	Three Rivers Festival at Towns Bluff Park - Double TOTY Points
April 29, 2016	BBQ & Brews Festival
April 22, 2016	2016 City Fest BBQ Cook-off Dallas, GA
April 15, 2016	Smokin Pork N Butts
April 01, 2016	Hawkinsville's Smokin' the Track
March 25, 2016	Fire Ant Festival BBQ Bash
March 11, 2016	Walton Co. BBQ Festival ~ Double TOTY Points
March 04, 2016	Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival
February 05, 2016	Jekyll Island BBQ Beach Bash
January 23, 2016	January 2016 GBA Judge Training Class
December 04, 2015	3rd Annual Moultrie Moose Lodge #1158 BBQ Cook-off
October 30, 2015	Johnson Co Wiggle & Twist
October 23, 2015	Deep Roots Festival BBQ Contest ~ The GBA State Championship Event
September 25, 2015	Doc Holiday BBQ Championship ~ Double TOTY Points
August 22, 2015	August 2015 GBA Judge Training Class
August 01, 2015	2nd Annual Team of the Year Banquet
July 03, 2015	Brookhaven BBQ Bash
May 22, 2015	Ft. Gaines 200 Presents 1st Annual White Oak Pastures BBQ Challenge
May 08, 2015	Smoke on the Lake ~~~~ Judge Registration opens March 28
May 01, 2015	3 Rivers BBQ Fest
April 17, 2015	Smokin Pork N Butts
April 10, 2015	Bikes Blues & BBQ - Douglas BBQ Cook-Off
April 03, 2015	Hawkinsville's Smokin' the Track
March 20, 2015	Durhamtown Spring Jam & BBQ Cook-off
March 13, 2015	Hitachi Walton Co. BBQ Festival
March 06, 2015	Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival
January 30, 2015	Jekyll Island BBQ Beach Bash
January 17, 2015	GBA Judge Training Class
December 05, 2014	Moultrie Moose Lodge #1158 BBQ Cook-off
November 21, 2014	Albany Quail Classic - BBQ Contest
October 24, 2014	Hawkinsville Harvest Fest Pigs & Produce
October 17, 2014	Deep Roots Festival BBQ Contest
October 10, 2014	South Cobb BBQ & Blues Festival
September 26, 2014	Doc Holiday BBQ Championship
September 19, 2014	Grande Creek Pig Jam
September 05, 2014	ComSouth Hambone Jam

Contests & Events

Lake Oconee BBQ Fest

This event is "in Association with the GBA" and does NOT award GBA Team of The Year Points. This contest is open to all, and GBA membership is not required for cook teams.

Judges Registration begins August 17, 2024

Byron BBQ Fest

This event is "in Association with the GBA" and does NOT award GBA Team of The Year Points. This contest is open to all, and GBA membership is not required for cook teams.

Past Contests