Some call it adventure, we call it life
Each year Burnt Finger BBQ tours the country promoting live fire cooking and the barbecue lifestyle. We make stops at barbecue competitions, festivals, TV shows, radio stations, retail stores, cooking schools, trade shows and many more. Join us along the way to experience our authentic “Smokey Kansas City” barbecue!
Big 12 Big Q
March 14-16 in Kansas City
Set against the backdrop of the Big 12 Championship at Sprint Center, the Big 12 Big Q pits the top pitmasters from around the country in the ultimate barbecue showdown. Featuring quick-bite challenges, demos, a rib-eating competition, and a world-class BBQ competition during the 2019 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship.
Rock'n Ribs BBQ Festival
April 25-27 in Springfield, MO
What’s delicious, mouthwatering and benefits 7 local Children’s Charities? The Annual Rock and Ribs Barbeque Festival! 75 teams from all over come together to compete for the best Barbeque in a ‘Kansas City BBQ Society’ Sanctioned event.
Memphis in May
May 15-18 in Memphis, TN
The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is a four-day competition held in Tom Lee Park on the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown Memphis, TN. Nearly 250 teams travel from around the world and across the U.S. to compete for the title of World Champion and a share of the more than $115,000 in prize money.
Colorado BBQ Challenge
June 14-15 in Frisco, CO
The Frisco BBQ Challenge is a fun mountain event for the whole family. 11 bands over 3 days, pig races, kids’ activities, food sampling, cooking demos, and 70+ BBQ teams compete for a variety of awards in pork, ribs, chicken, brisket, anything goes, barbecue sauce, side dish, salsa, dessert, and the coveted Grand and Reserve Grand Champion titles!
Great Lenexa BBQ Battle
June 20-21 in Lenexa, KS
The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle started in 1982 with 12 contestants and 12 judges. Since then the contest has grown to its current size of 185 contestants and 240 judges. The two-day event, which includes children's activities and live music, attracts cooks from all over the country, who compete for the coveted title of Grand Champion of the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle - The Kansas State Championship.
