South Carolina Barbeque Association

08/16/2026

🔥Let's Fill the Fields! 🔥

Teams gather your crew, fire up those pits and be a part of the summer's biggest BBQ weekends.

🐷Pork & Pigging BBQ Cook-Off in Ruby, SC — September 5, 2026
😎12th Annual Griller Cup in Myrtle Beach, SC — September 19, 2026
👨‍👧‍👦Troop 61 BBQ Competition in Palmeria, SC — September 26, 2026

Cookers packets can be found at

01/17/2026 – 8th Annual Cookers Banquet & Awards Ceremony 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Pineview Ruritan Clubhouse, 1202 Methodist Park Road W. Columbia, SC 29170 Registrations Closed  

08/03/2026

Hey SCBA Friends and Family,
Make plans to join us on Saturday, August 8th for our Annual Meeting and Workshop.
Whether you’re a member, cook team, or judge-in-training all are invited to attend.
We’ll cover what’s new in the SCBA, enjoy an interactive sauce and rub class, review Table Captain and Table Assistant responsibilities and enjoy some great food from our our 2025 State Champion- Backwoods Bar-B-Que.
🎟 Tickets to attend are $25 per person (lunch included!)
Grab your tickets at

SCBA 2026 Annual Meeting Registration 2026 South Carolina Barbeque Association Annual Meeting! Join us on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church located at 1715 Bull Street, Columbia, SC in Columbia for an exciting day designed especially for SCBA f...

07/31/2026

⏰ Teams Only One Week Left to Register! ⏰

BBQ teams, don't miss your chance to compete in the 16th Annual Sooie BBQ Cook-Off at Mauldin Cultural Center on September 11–12, 2026.

🔥 Registration has been extended through August 7, 2026!
💰 Trophies and cash awarded to 1st–5th Place

Gather your team, fire up the pits, and register today at

07/28/2026

💥Tickets are now available for the 2026 Annual Meeting and Workshop.

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church - 1715 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Event Highlights Include:
🧑🏫Presidents Announcements
✏️Table Captain & Table Assistant Class
🐷Interactive Rub & Sauce Class hosted by Justin Palmieri of Quemunitybbq
🏅Association updates, awards and fellowship
🏆Lunch prepared by our 2025 State Champion, Gene and Tesa Culbertson of Backwoods Bar-B-Que

🎟 Tickets: $25 per person (includes lunch)

👉 Purchase your tickets online at

SCBA 2026 Annual Meeting Registration 2026 South Carolina Barbeque Association Annual Meeting! Join us on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church located at 1715 Bull Street, Columbia, SC in Columbia for an exciting day designed especially for SCBA f...

07/16/2026

📢 Friday is the last day to register for the SCBA Judges Seminar! Reserve your spot today at

07/18/2026 - Judges Seminar Columbia SCBy donaldd / 05/11/2026 07/18/2026 - Judges Seminar Columbia SC 10:00 am – 1:00 pm07/18/2026 Location: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1715 Bull Street, Columbia, SC Cost: $25 *Current membership is required in order to attend. Register Here Practice registerin...

07/14/2026

The results are in for the 2026 Big Peach Barbeque Battle

On July 10-11, seven competition BBQ teams met in Gaffney, SC to compete for bragging rights, prizes and trophies. Teams spent the night rendering down their best pork and rib entries, which were then judged by South Carolina Barbeque Association Certified BBQ judges.

Thanks to everyone who came out to participate, judge and indulge in some good eats! Congratulations to the following winners!!!

🏆Grand Champion: S & M BBQ – John Stone
🏆Reserve Grand Champion: All Smoked Up – Gary Taylor

Boston Butts
1st Place – S & M BBQ
2nd Place – All Smoked Up
3rd Place – Batdog BBQ

Ribs
1st Place – S & M BBQ
2nd Place – All Smoked Up
3rd Place – Rise N Swine BBQ

Pork Butts Backyard Division
1st Place – Chubby’z Country Cooking

Want to learn how to become a Certified Barbeque Judge or compete, visit www.scbarbeque.com

07/13/2026

⏰Final week to register for the SCBA Mini Judges Seminar. Don't miss your chance to become a certified judge. Reserve your seat today.

South Carolina Barbeque Association Certified Judge’s Seminar Join us for an exciting opportunity to delve into the world of South Carolina barbeque judging!The SCBA invites you to attend our Certified Judges Seminar to learn the techniques, standards, and skills required to judge SCBA barbeque co...

07/03/2026

Happy 4th of July! 🎆

🇺🇸 Fire up the grill, celebrate freedom, and keep the BBQ tradition alive!

Afterwards keep the bbq spirit going and join us on Saturday, July 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the SCBA Certified Judges Mini Seminar.

We'd love to welcome you to the SCBA judging family! 🔥🐖🇺🇸

Registration is open @ scbarbeque.com

06/26/2026

The results are in for the Tamassee Hope BBQ Cook Off

On June 19-20, nine competition BBQ teams met in Tamassee, SC to compete for bragging rights, prizes and trophies. On Saturday, they turned in their pork and rib entries, which were judged by South Carolina Barbeque Association Certified BBQ judges.

The would like to thank the Tamassee Hope Village for hosting this great event!

Thanks to everyone who came out to participate, judge and indulge in some good eats! Congratulations to the following winners!!!

🏆Grand Champion: Monkey Bottom Boys – George Ray
🏆Reserve Grand Champion: Men At Work BBQ – Brian Roach

Boston Butts
1st Place – Monkey Bottom Boys
2nd Place – Men At Work BBQ
3rd Place – S & M BBQ

Ribs
1st Place – Monkey Bottom Boys
2nd Place – Backwoods Bar-B-Que
3rd Place – Upstate Smokeshop

Want to learn how to become a Certified Barbeque Judge or compete, visit www.scbarbeque.com