May 2nd, 2026 - Ribs Battle Royale - Sugar Grove, IL

May 23rd, 2026 - Red, White & Blue BBQ Fest - Orland Park, IL*

June 20th, 2026 - Smokin' For Paws - Brussels, WI*

July 11th, 2026 - BBQ 4 Vets - Homer Glen, IL*

July 19th, 2026 - Elkhorn Rib Fest - Elkhorn, WI*

August 2nd, 2026 - Ribfest Cambridge - Cambridge, WI*

August 15th-16th, 2026 - Robbins Rib Fest - Robbins, IL*

August 28th, 2026 - Smokin' Ribs for the Kids - Cherry Valley, IL*

August 29th, 2026 - Son's of American Legion - New Lenox, IL*

August 29th, 2026 - Nora's Rib Battle - Deerfield, WI*

September 19th, 2026 - VFW Hero Rib Cookoff - Lyndon Station, WI*

September 26th, 2026 - Bangin' BBQ & Bargains - Wauconda, IL

October 10th, 2026 - Fox Valley Bigfoot Challenge - Appleton, WI*

October 10th, 2026 - Outpost BBQ Showdown - Bay City, WI*