CO BBQ Network

08/31/2026

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08/16/2026

Some of us ventured to a pro event in Worland WY. Ben Butler Justin Buxman Angie Donnie Ellis and myself. Some pictures of our food.

08/07/2026

Current Standings...
2 teams actually have done 5 events so they are listed first as they are the only ones in the money so far. The next 4 teams have done 4 events.
Hal Arundale 945
Ben Butler 680
Matt Taylor 873
Brian Rachubinski 864
Rich Walker 753
Justin Buxman 548
Aaron Rudd 487
Jason McNelis 473
Stacy Arundale 393
Riley Lindemann 339
Jason French 288
Scott Markham 250
Steve Rodriguez 228
Brady Colvin 211
Ginger Volz/Wilson 142
Donnie Ellis 132
Graham Buggs 111
Rob Burner 107

08/07/2026

Its with a heavy heart I announce the passing of Ken Sawyer, a BBQ Judge, and amazing supporter of Backyard BBQ. He will be missed. Rest easy my friend! Prayers to your family and friends. ❤️🙏

07/25/2026

Well my cook wasn't all I wanted but I'll take my 10th place brisket. However Im more proud of our members today! All of the CO BBQ Network teams got calls today! Congrats to Hal Arundale Angie Donnie Ellis Bovine Brothers, Alli Kat, Brian Rachubinski Brad, Jason McNelis and Shellie McNelis .

07/23/2026

Current standings...

Matt Taylor. 873
Hal Arundale. 688
Brian Rachubinski 657
Rich Walker. 521
Ben Butler. 498
Aaron Rudd. 487
Jason McNelis. 473
Justin Buxman. 401
Riley Lindemann. 339
Jason French. 288
Scott Markham. 250
Stacy Arundale. 236
Steve Rodriguez. 228
Brady Colvin. 211
Ginger Wilson 142
Donald Ellis 132
Graham Buggs. 111
Rob Burner. 107

07/19/2026

Sept 6/7 Simla Categories are Ribs, Chicken and Brisket and Peoples Choice. Team sign ups at https://townofsimla.com/pages/simla-days-2026 . Judges can go to www.coloradobbqnetwork.com
Sept 12/13 Henderson Community Church is CANCELED.
Our last event is October 17TH Jeffco BBQ Challenge In Wheat Ridge. Team sign ups coming soon and Judges can go to www.coloradobbqnetwork.org

Get ready for a sizzling showdown of epic proportions at Holy Smoke's-The Grillin Shop

07/19/2026

My pics... CONGRATS to Oink and Moo on their GC, Matt Taylor on RGC, ThriverQ on 3rd and Aaron Rudd and Jesse on his 1st BBQ Competition! A great time was had by all.

07/19/2026

So its hard to believe that a few of us sat around my kitchen table discussing the future of backyard bbq competitions 14.5 months ago. I knew thered be good days and bad, difficult days and rewarding ones. This weekend was a combination of learning and rewarding. The lessons will help CO BBQ Network grow and the rewards let me know im making a difference. There are too many to thank but they should know how much I love, respect and value them. And to the team that made me cry with pride today... thank you. To all my bbq family im so blessed. Thank you.