Future of Q

08/24/2026

08/23/2026

🚨⚡ MORE BREAKING NEWS FROM CHAFFEE MO ⚡🚨

We heard lightning struck at Main Street Smok’In on the Rails—and it was **WHITE LIGHTNING!**

A huge congratulations to **Treyson**, who was crowned **Grand Champion of the Kids’ Q!** 🏆🔥

The future of barbecue is looking mighty bright, and we know his grandparents, **Tricia and Chris Lytle of Boars Night Out**, are incredibly proud!

Congratulations, Treyson! Keep cooking, keep learning, and keep showing everyone that the **Future of Q is already here!**

Tricia Lytle

08/22/2026

🔥 The Future of Q contributors are showing out in Chaffee, Missouri! 🔥
Clayton Dixon and Jacey “Bugsy” Blurton put in the work at Main Street Smok’In on the Rails, and they have the hardware to prove it!
🏆 Clayton Dixon — 3rd Place Wings
🏆 Jacey “Bugsy” Blurton — 2nd Place St. Louis-Style Ribs
🏆 Jacey “Bugsy” Blurton — 6th Place Baby Back Ribs
We love watching these talented young pitmasters sharpen their skills, compete and represent the next generation of barbecue. Congratulations, Clayton and Jacey—we are mighty proud of you both!
The Future of Q isn’t just coming—it is already cooking! 🔥

08/22/2026

08/18/2026

🔥 NASHVILLE — WHAT WERE YOU DOING AT 15? 🔥
Because Clayton Dixon is already building the kind of barbecue résumé most cooks spend years chasing.
Meet the young pitmaster behind All Fired Up with Clayton:
🏆 2026 NBBQA National Live Fire Pork Champion
🥉 3rd Place Beef — NBBQA National Live Fire
🥉 3rd Place Steak — NBBQA National Live Fire
🔥 5th Overall — NBBQA National Live Fire
🥈 2nd Place Dessert — Memphis in May Junior BBQ Cooking Contest
🏆 1st Place Chicken — World Junior BBQ League competition
🥉 3rd Place Chicken & 5th Place Pork — SmokeSlam
🏆 Best Chicken — Squealin’ on the Square
And here’s the part that makes Clayton’s story even better:
He’s only been competing for about a year.
Clayton isn’t just learning how to cook over fire, either. He’s already building his own barbecue brand, selling rubs and sauces and putting the same work ethic into entrepreneurship that he brings to competition.
Now Nashville gets to meet him.
Clayton will join the Future of Q Cooking Team at Nashville Fire & Flavor, September 11–12, where he won’t be standing around for a photo opportunity.
🔥 HE’S COMING TO COOK.
Watch him work the fire.
Taste what these young cooks create.
Ask questions.
Meet the next generation carrying barbecue forward.
And parents — bring your kids.
Don’t just tell them to chase something they love.
Bring them to Nashville Fire & Flavor and let them meet young people who are already doing it.
Clayton calls it All Fired Up with Clayton.
🔥 Nashville is about to find out why.
📅 September 11–12, 2026
📍 Travellers Rest Historic House Museum | Nashville, TN
🚗 FREE Parking
👧 Kids 12 & under FREE with a paying adult
🎟️ Reserve your place by the fire:
NBBQA.org/Nashville-Fire-and-Flavor

08/16/2026

Every cook teaches us something new.
Maybe you mastered a new recipe, improved your timing, learned from a mistake, or simply enjoyed spending time with family around the smoker. Every experience helps us become better cooks.
💭 What did you learn this week? Share one lesson you'll take with you into next week's cook.
Have a great week, and keep the fire burning!