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Members Only Early Bird tickets for the 2026 NBBQA 35th Anniversary Conference are available now through Jan 15—39 remain! Join us in Nashville...

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The December 2025 issue of Barbecue News Magazine is here! Celebrate the legacy of founders Doc Gillis and Joe Phelps, our recent Impact Award and...

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Barbecue News Magazine, founded by Doc Gillis and Joe Phelps—both founding members of NBBQA—has been inducted into the American Royal Barbecue Hall...

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The November 2025 issue of Barbecue News Magazine is here! From smoked turkey recipes to competition highlights and NBBQA’s 35th Anniversary plans,...

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The National Barbecue & Grilling Association is exploring group-rate freight shipping to help members save on costs. Share your shipping details so...

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The 2026 NBBQA Awards of Excellence honor innovation, craftsmanship, and creativity across the barbecue industry. Entries open Oct 1 & close Dec 1...

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VacMaster joins NBBQA at the 2025 American Royal World Series of Barbecue in Kansas City! We’ll be serving Prairie Fresh Pork from an Ole Hickory...

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The National Barbecue & Grilling Association’s 35th Anniversary Conference, Now That’s Smokin’, takes place March 25–28, 2026, at Travellers Rest in...

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🔥 Announcing the October 2025 Barbecue News — Now Live! Dear NBBQA Members, We’re excited to share that the October 2025 issue of...

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The September 2025 issue of Barbecue News Magazine is live! Inside you’ll find fall BBQ inspiration, wings in the spotlight, tailgating recipes, hot...

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This week’s NBBQA Zoom calls bring powerhouse insights! Tonight, Aug 19, Brooke Orrison Lewis of The Shed BBQ joins our Marketing SIG with a...

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The National Barbecue & Grilling Association launches Now That’s Smokin’, a YouTube interview series with top BBQ pros. Episode 1 features world...

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