National Barbecue & Grilling Association

10/31/2025

🔥 The November Issue Is Here!
The November 2025 issue of Barbecue News Magazine is one of my favorites — full of heart, flavor, and gratitude as we head into the holiday season. 🦃✨
You’ll find:
👉 Smoked turkey recipes and side dishes to make your Thanksgiving meal shine
👉 Competition BBQ stories from The Jack to The Smoke Sheet
👉 Member spotlights and community features that remind us why we love this BBQ family
👉 A special look at NBBQA’s 35th Anniversary Conference & Awards of Excellence in Nashville — proudly sponsored by Prairie Fresh and hosted by Sweet Swine O’Mine
💻 And if you haven’t tried the new digital flipping book yet — you’re going to love it!
It’s easy to open on any phone, tablet, or computer. You can zoom in, enlarge text, and flip through pages just like the print edition — perfect for readers who like a clear, comfortable view without squinting or pinching the screen.
👉 Read the November issue now! Login to your account on nbbqa.org to read it now!

10/30/2025

💛 Every Disaster Is Different — The Heart of BBQ Never Changes 💛
In support of Operation BBQ Relief
Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica hard. 🇯🇲 Families need food now.
OBR isn’t firing up smokers this time — they’re loading pallets of shelf-stable meals heading from Bristol to Tampa, then airlifted straight to Jamaica.
No spotlight. No pause. Just pure heart. ❤️
Different method. Same mission. Same love.
🔥 You can help right now:
👉 Share this post — spread the word.
👉 Donate today: every dollar feeds more families.
🔗 volunteers.operationbbqrelief.org/donations/donate-now/JJ53KW4233
Let’s remind Jamaica they’re not forgotten. The BBQ family is here. ❤️
Operation BBQ Relief

10/29/2025

Save the date for Now That’s Smokin’ – The 35th Anniversary NBBQA Conference, March 25–28, 2026. More Information coming soon on nbbqa.org. #

10/28/2025

📣 One Month Left to Enter!
The countdown is ON for the NBBQA Awards of Excellence! 🏆 Entries close December 1, so don’t miss your chance to shine. Whether you make incredible sauces, rubs, BBQ gear, or mouthwatering food—this is YOUR moment to showcase your best!
🔥 Categories include:
• BBQ Sauces
• BBQ Rubs
• BBQ Food
• BBQ Equipment
• BBQ Publications
• BBQ Photos
• BBQ Digital Content
• NEW: Short-Form BBQ Videos (60 seconds or less!)
• BBQ Drink Mixers — Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic
💻 Enter now at nbbqa.org. Entry forms can be found at https://www.nbbqa.org/awards-of-excellnce-entries Barbecue News Magazine Future of Q Grab'em in the Brisket - A Texas BBQ Podcast

10/24/2025

🏆 The 2026 NBBQA Awards of Excellence Are Now Open! 🏆
The National Barbecue & Grilling Association is inviting makers, manufacturers, creators, and BBQ enthusiasts to submit their best work for national recognition.
Whether you craft sauces, rubs, food products, or innovative BBQ gear — or you tell BBQ’s story through photos, publications, or digital content — there’s a place for you.
✅ Open to Members and Non-Members
✅ Multiple Categories to Showcase Your Craft
✅ New Subcategory: Short-Form BBQ Videos (60 seconds or less)
📅 Entry Window: Oct 1 – Dec 1, 2025
📦 Products Due: Dec 15, 2025
📥 Download Entry Forms Here: https://www.nbbqa.org/awards-of-excellnce-entries
Contestant Entry Form
Sauce, Rub, Food, Equipment, Publication, Photo, Digital, and Beverage Categories
👉 Don’t miss the opportunity to have your brand or creation recognized by leaders in the barbecue and grilling industry.

10/18/2025

There’s a lot smokin’ across the National Barbecue & Grilling Association — and you don’t want to miss a single spark! Find out more at nbbqa.org
🏆 Awards of Excellence Entry Window: Oct 1 – Dec 1, 2025
Open to members & non-members! Enter your sauces, rubs, gear, or creative work for national recognition in the BBQ industry.
🐖 The American Royal – Nov 5-9 | Kansas City, MO
Join us and NBBQA Member VacMaster as we honor our founders Joe Phelps & Donald “Doc” Gillis when Barbecue News Magazine receives the 2025 Impact Award! Come celebrate 35 years of BBQ storytelling!
🧑‍🍳 AOE Judging – Dec 6 | Byhalia, MS
Not entering this year? Sign up to be a judge and help choose the best of the best!
💬 Upcoming SIG Calls (8 PM ET):
🛠 Products – Oct 28
📣 Marketing – Nov 4
🎪 Events – Nov 11
💼 Business – Nov 25
🍳 Culinary – Dec 9
🎉 Mark Your Calendar:
NBBQA 35th Anniversary Conference & Celebration
📍 Nashville, TN 🗓 March 25 – 28, 2026
👉 Don’t just watch the smoke — be part of it!
Visit www.NBBQA.org for details 🔗
📖 The October 2025 issue of Barbecue News Magazine is out now!
Members, log into your NBBQA account to read your free digital issue — packed with recipes, industry news, and BBQ stories from across the country.
💌 Stay Connected!
Our Que-Connection email blast lands in your inbox every 1st & 3rd Thursday with news, events, and BBQ inspiration!

10/16/2025

Janet Phelps is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: 📦 NBBQA PRODUCTS SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG) 📦 Let's Talk Awards of Excellence and any other product discussions tonight! Non-Members welcome tonight.
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10/16/2025

Now That’s Smokin’ episode #6 Full interview is here!!!! Just released and Erica B Roby is a hoot!!! Check it out now and betting you’ll learn something from it!

🔥 Now That’s Smokin’ – Episode 6 🔥We’re fired up to sit down with one of BBQ’s brightest stars — Erica Blaire Roby, also known as Blue Smoke Blaire. She’s ...

10/15/2025

Another sneak peek at what’s coming tomorrow !!! Erica B Roby

10/15/2025

🔥 The 2026 NBBQA Awards of Excellence Entry Window is OPEN! 🔥
Think your sauce, rub, product, or BBQ innovation is award-worthy? Here’s your chance to shine!
🏆 Entry Window:
🗓️ Opens: October 1, 2025
⏰ Closes: December 1, 2025 at 5 PM ET
📋 Entry Forms & Fees:
👉 Contestant Entry Form
BBQ Sauce Category: $45 Members / $55 Non-Members
BBQ Rubs Category: $45 Members / $55 Non-Members
BBQ Food Category: $45 Members / $55 Non-Members
BBQ Equipment Category: $40 Members / $50 Non-Members
BBQ Publication Category: $40 Members / $50 Non-Members
BBQ Photo Category: $15 Members / $25 Non-Members
BBQ Digital Category: $30 Members / $40 Non-Members
➕ New Sub-Category: BBQ Short-Form Video (60 seconds or less) – 2 entries for $30 (Members) / $40 (Non-Members)
BBQ Drink Mixers, Alcohol & Nonalcoholic Beverages: $40 Members / $50 Non-Members
📍 All details, forms, and entry links:
👉 https://www.nbbqa.org/awards-of-excellnce-entries
Winners will be celebrated at the 2026 NBBQA Conference & 35th Anniversary Celebration in Nashville, TN! 🎉