Competition over the grill has moved from private backyards and local parks to the world stages of the international BBQ competition circuit. Are you looking to take your char grilled skills to the next level? Want to see the who’s who of the BBQ world up close? Or perhaps just want to be around other like minded enthusiasts like yourself for a fun day out celebrating the dark art of barbecue?

If you’re in the US, we suggest making time for any one of these events…

Brew, Blues & Bar-B-Q – Lansing, Kansas
6-7 May 2011

Whistle Stop Weekend – Huntsville, Alabama
6-7 May 2011

Morgan Hill BBQ Cook Off – Morgan Hill, California
7 May 2011

International BBQ Festival – Owensboro, Kentucky
13-14 May 2011

Boss Hog Cook Off – Waynesboro, Georgia
13-14 May 2011

USA Barbecue Championship – Las Vegas, Nevada
20-22 May 2011

Annual BBQ at Sedalia – Big Island, Virginia
21 May 2011

The Virginia Bar-B-Que – Virginia, Illinois
3-5 June 2011

Orange County BBQ Cook Off & Family Festival – Costa Mesa, California
11 June 2011

BBQ Rib Fest – Fort Wayne, Indiana
16-19 June 2011

National Capitol BBQ Battle – Washington DC
25-26 June 2011

As for our fans here in Australia and the rest of the world: Does your town have a BBQ competition coming up in the next couple of months? Share with us in our Comments section below or on Facebook. Don’t forget to LIKE us on Facebook!