California BBQ Association

California BBQ Association We're just a bunch of down-home folk, a lot like you. Our members share an interest in barbecue in a wide variety of ways. Others just enjoy the ambiance.

We're carpenters, salesmen, business men and women, home-makers, lawyers, plumbers, engineers and about every other profession in between. We're a diverse group that has one thing in common -- we enjoy real barbecue, fun and sharing “Q” with new friends. We formed a club called the California Barbecue Association ("CBBQA"), a non-profit tax-exempt corporation to benefit needy children. We’re run b

y our members, our finances are open, and no one gets paid – we volunteer because we enjoy BBQ, enjoy sharing it with our friends, old and new, and use our love of BBQ as a way to help needy children in many ways -- with picnics, parties, fund raisers, and other events. Many are backyard novices and students, eager to learn new techniques and styles. Others enjoy the thrill of competition, entering cook-offs. Many learn regional styles and the nuances of flavor, and they volunteer as certified judges at sanctioned contests.

Unfortunately, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming BBQ 102 Competition Cooking Class scheduled fo...
03/11/2026

Unfortunately, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming BBQ 102 Competition Cooking Class scheduled for March 28th in Vacaville, CA due to low registration.

We sincerely apologize to everyone who planned to attend and to those who helped support and promote the class. We truly appreciate the interest and enthusiasm for competition BBQ.

Our goal is to bring this class back later this year, and we hope to reschedule when we can ensure a great experience for both attendees and our award-winning instructors.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the California BBQ community. Stay tuned for future class announcements! 🔥🍖

03/10/2026

🔥 BBQ 102 SoCal Class Recap 🔥

What an incredible day at our BBQ 102 class at The Woodshed this weekend. We had 18 students join us to learn how award-winning pitmasters approach competition BBQ — from trimming and seasoning to cooking and saucing.

We walked through the four meats used in KCBS competitions:

🔥 Chicken
🔥 Pork Ribs
🔥 Pork Butt
🔥 Brisket

Whether students came to learn competition BBQ or just improve their backyard cooks, everyone left with new knowledge, new friends, and some seriously good BBQ.

Huge thank you to our pitmasters who shared their time, experience, and passion for BBQ, and to all the students who came ready to learn.

Also, huge thanks to our site host The Woodshed for the hospitality, coffee, donuts, and beverages, as well as our brisket sponsor for sending us a beautiful SRF Gold brisket to demo and cook for the students.

The BBQ community continues to grow and we love being part of helping the next generation of pitmasters get started.

If you’re interested in future classes or learning how to compete in BBQ competitions, check out the California BBQ Association.

More classes coming soon 👀🔥

Congrats to B’Mackin BBQ on taking Grand Champion and Meat Candy Q on taking Reserve Grand Champion at this past weekend...
03/05/2026

Congrats to B’Mackin BBQ on taking Grand Champion and Meat Candy Q on taking Reserve Grand Champion at this past weekend’s Yuma BBQ and Brew Festival!

🔥 Sponsor Spotlight – Apex Precision Sharpening 🔪We’re excited to have Apex Precision Sharpening joining us this Sunday ...
03/05/2026

🔥 Sponsor Spotlight – Apex Precision Sharpening 🔪

We’re excited to have Apex Precision Sharpening joining us this Sunday for the SoCal BBQ 102 Class!

All students attending the class will receive 1 FREE knife sharpening, courtesy of Apex Precision Sharpening.

Bring an additional knife or two and take advantage of a special discounted rate available exclusively for our students.

A sharp knife makes a huge difference when trimming brisket, prepping ribs, and slicing competition-quality BBQ. This is a great opportunity to get your knives dialed in by a professional.

Huge thank you to Apex Precision Sharpening for supporting the California BBQ Association and our BBQ education programs!





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🔥 MEET YOUR SOCAL BBQ 102 INSTRUCTORS🔥This is not your average BBQ class.You’re learning from competition pitmasters who...
02/28/2026

🔥 MEET YOUR SOCAL BBQ 102 INSTRUCTORS🔥

This is not your average BBQ class.

You’re learning from competition pitmasters who have stacked up Grand Championships, Reserve GCs, and years of KCBS experience between them:

🔥 7 Sins BBQ
🔥 B’Mackin BBQ
🔥 SoCal Outlaw BBQ
🔥 Sharpe Woodshed
🔥 Walz of Fire
🔥 Blazin’ Barrels BBQ

📍 The Woodshed – Orange, CA
📅 Sunday, March 8th, 2026
🌐 Register now: www.cbbqa.com/classes

Classes like this usually cost $500–$1200 and are taught by ONE instructor.

This one?
Six.
One day.
Real timelines.
Real recipes.
Real competition strategy.

If you’re serious about leveling up your BBQ game, this is the room you want to be in.

Seats are limited — don’t wait.

🔥 MEET YOUR SOCAL BBQ 102 INSTRUCTORS🔥This is not your average BBQ class.You’re learning from competition pitmasters who...
02/27/2026

🔥 MEET YOUR SOCAL BBQ 102 INSTRUCTORS🔥

This is not your average BBQ class.

You’re learning from competition pitmasters who have stacked up Grand Championships, Reserve GCs, and years of KCBS experience between them:

🔥 7 Sins BBQ
🔥 B’Mackin BBQ
🔥 SoCal Outlaw BBQ
🔥 Sharpe Woodshed
🔥 Walz of Fire
🔥 Blazin’ Barrels BBQ

📍 The Woodshed – Orange, CA
📅 Saturday, March 8th, 2026
🌐 Register now: www.cbbqa.com/classes

Classes like this usually cost $500–$1200 and are taught by ONE instructor.

This one?
Six.
One day.
Real timelines.
Real recipes.
Real competition strategy.

If you’re serious about leveling up your BBQ game, this is the room you want to be in.

Seats are limited — don’t wait.

Last weekend The Kansas City Barbeque Society held their annual TOY awards and HOF banquet. California did not disappoi...
02/27/2026

Last weekend The Kansas City Barbeque Society held their annual TOY awards and HOF banquet. California did not disappoint. Congrats to Smokin Volts BBQ and Meat Candy Q on your honors!

Smokin Volts 1st place brisket, 6th overall

Meat Candy Q, 5th place pork, 7th place overall.

🚨 FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE – THIS SUNDAY (March 1st) 🚨SoCal BBQ 102 is almost here.If you’ve been thinking about sign...
02/26/2026

🚨 FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE – THIS SUNDAY (March 1st) 🚨

SoCal BBQ 102 is almost here.

If you’ve been thinking about signing up, now is the time.

We need a few more registrations to confidently move forward with this class. If we don’t hit the minimum, we may have to cancel — and we really don’t want to do that.

This is your opportunity to learn:
🥩 Brisket
🍖 Pork Ribs
🐖 Pork Butt
🍗 Competition Chicken
➕ Bonus sides & dessert

📍 Sunday, March 8
📍 The Woodshed – Orange, CA
💲 $250 per person

If you’ve ever wanted to:
• Compete in BBQ
• Learn structured fire management
• Cook with more confidence

This is your moment.

Registration closes Sunday, March 1st.

👉 Sign up now at www.cbbqa.com/classes

Let’s make this class happen. 🔥





🔥 BBQ 102 is Back — NorCal & SoCal! 🔥If you’ve been thinking about leveling up your BBQ… this is your sign.We’re teachin...
02/24/2026

🔥 BBQ 102 is Back — NorCal & SoCal! 🔥

If you’ve been thinking about leveling up your BBQ… this is your sign.

We’re teaching the full 4-meat competition curriculum:

🥩 Brisket
🍖 Pork Ribs
🐖 Pork Butt
🍗 Chicken (Thighs & Drumsticks)
➕ Bonus side & dessert ideas

This isn’t backyard guesswork.
This is structured, step-by-step instruction on how to cook competition-style BBQ with purpose and precision.

📍 NorCal – Vacaville | March 28
📍 SoCal – Orange | March 8
💲 $250 per person

Seats are limited and these classes don’t come around often.

If you’ve ever said:
“I want to compete someday.”
“I need to fix my brisket.”
“I want to cook like the pros.”

Now’s the time.

👉 Register today at www.cbbqa.com/classes

Let’s build the next wave of California pitmasters. 🔥
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🔥 SoCal BBQ 102 – Master Series Prep Class 🔥Ready to move into the KCBS Master Series?The California BBQ Association (CB...
02/14/2026

🔥 SoCal BBQ 102 – Master Series Prep Class 🔥

Ready to move into the KCBS Master Series?

The California BBQ Association (CBBQA) is hosting SoCal BBQ 102, a professional-level, lecture-style cooking class built specifically for cooks who are:

• Moving up from Backyard Series into Master Series
• Ready to compete in Master Series for the first time
• Looking to sharpen their competition process and scores

This class walks through exactly how meats are prepared and cooked in a sanctioned KCBS Master Series contest environment.

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👨‍🍳 Competition Topics Include:
• Fire management & equipment strategy
• Meat selection
• Precision trimming
• Injection & seasoning layering
• Box presentation & turn-in standards

🥩 KCBS Four-Meat Curriculum:
• Chicken (thigh & drumstick)
• Pork ribs
• Pork butt
• Brisket
• Bonus: sides & dessert

📅 Sunday, March 8
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 The Woodshed
1015 N Batavia St
Orange, CA 92867
💵 $250 per person

Instruction is provided by award-winning CBBQA volunteers who actively compete at the professional level.

Special thanks to our official class sponsors:
- Snake River Farms – Premium competition-quality beef
- Sharpe Woodshed – Premium firewood & host venue

Their support helps make this Master Series-focused training possible.

👉 If you’re serious about stepping into Master Series competition, this class is for you.
🔗 Register today: www.cbbqa.com/classes

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