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Competitions - Ready for the big time? Here's where you can prove it

Ready for the big time? Here's where you can prove it or at least find the best real barbecue in the world. From the little, local competitions to the world class, invitational barbecue cook-offs. These competitions are a great place to learn more about barbecue.
American Royal
The biggest competition in the world of Barbecue, Kansas City, Missouri.
Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off
Standley White has put together some great information about this competition. Best is the West is a five day festival ending on Labor Day and includes some of the best ribs in the world. Also check out Stan's gallery of pictures from this event
Memphis In May
One of the biggest BBQ competitions in the world, Memphis, TN.
New Hampshire BBQ Championship
New England BBQ Societies big event in the north. Will this and you get invited to American Royal.
Stillwater Blazathon
Stillwater, Oklahoma April 6-7, 2001. State championship cook-off, KCBS sanctioned. Co-sponsored by Stillwater Elks Lodge and Brinkmann Corporation. Proceeds benefit Judith Karman Hospice.

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