Memphis in May World Championships BBQ Cooking Contest
https://memphisinmay.org/events/world-championship-barbecue-cooking-contest/
The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest (WCBCC) is the largest pork barbecue contest in the world and was featured in the nationally broadcast finale of BBQ USA on the Food Network.
Memphis Magazine
http://memphismagazine.com/food-dining/the-faces-of-memphis-bbq-chuck-averwater/
Featuring Chuck Averwater and his Smackers BBQ Awards
Memphis Barbecue Network
The Memphis Barbecue Network provides resources and tools to local BBQ contests. Their goal is to be attentive to the needs of BBQ teams and give proper recognition to their hard work & investment of time and resources.
Kansas City Barbeque Society
The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and enjoying barbeque, is the world’s largest organization of barbeque and grilling enthusiasts with over 10,000 members worldwide.
The National Barbecue News
One of the best sources for all that BBQ. They have a section for news, recipes, discussion forums, and even a calendar of events.
Steak Cookoff Association
Building the sport of steak cookoffs.
The World Food Championships
https://worldfoodchampionships.com/
The World’s Largest Food Sport Competition
The National BBQ Association
Since 1991, the National Barbecue & Grilling Association has been the voice of the BBQ and Grilling industry by helping members network and learn from proven professionals.
The Scovie Awards
The Scovie Awards evolved from the National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show after 1996 when the contest was called “The Fiery Foods Challenge.”