Junior pitmasters show off skills as Rodeo Austin returns with cookoff

Saturday's main event was BBQ Austin at Rodeo Austin: a cookoff competition that featured pitmasters from all over, including ...

Fort Worth barbecue festival will have 'Yellowstone'-famous band and 20+ Texas pitmasters

Country music and barbecue: They’re a smokin’ pair. An upcoming not-for-profit barbecue and music festival called Syndicate Smokedown & Music Festival on April 18, 2026, will bring two-dozen ...
Houston Press

Houston Goes Full Cowboy: Rodeo Eats, Drinks and Parties

From March 2-22, folks can dig nto Molina’s Jalapeño Chicken Fried Steak, a top round steak seasoned with a house taco blend, double-dredged in flour and egg, fried golden and crispy, then smothered ...
Springfield News-Leader

Ozarks' own Gettin' Basted pitmaster goes head-to-head with chefs in Food Network show

Springfield pitmaster Brad Leighninger will compete on Food Network's "BBQ Brawl" premiering June 1. Cousins Maine Lobster food trucks will visit Springfield on May 23 and 25. Springfield Cuban ...
Raleigh News & Observer

NC barbecue festival marks milestone year with big name chefs and pitmasters

Chris Prieto, owner of Prime Barbecue in Knightdale, helped organize the Pinehurst Barbecue Festival, returning for its fifth year Aug. 29-31. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com AI-generated ...