The smokers are heating up again. Famous Dave's, the iconic 107-unit American barbecue franchise, is bringing back the All-Star BBQ Series for 2026, a traveling competition tour that pits top local ...

BOZEMAN, Mont. — The eighth annual Montana Pitmaster Classic began on Friday afternoon in Bozeman. At the event, a variety of teams will compete for the Montana State Championship of BBQ in the ...

The Fayetteville area might not have the same barbecue reputation enjoyed by the likes of Lexington, Goldsboro and other spots, but the local barbecue scene is ablaze. Even as two well-known ...

A lineup of some of North Carolina’s most celebrated pitmasters will appear on th newest episode of “Top Chef: Carolinas.” ...

BARBECUE CONTEST IS SET FOR THIS WEEKEND. IT’S A CELEBRATION OF FEMALE PITMASTERS AND A FUNDRAISER FOR TWO CAUSES. JOINING US THIS MORNING TO LET YOU KNOW WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IS MELISSA NELSON. GOOD ...

MURPHYSBORO — From east to west and north to south, people are coming from all over to 'Praise the Lard.' Murphysboro's famous barbecue competition is going on this weekend, drawing smokers of pork, ...

Picture this: a legendary pitmaster from North Carolina sits down across from a Texas BBQ icon at a competition. Both have spent decades perfecting their craft. Both believe they've mastered the ...