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Past Events

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Mar 28
35th Anniversary of NBBQA Conference Call (800) 385-0002 for Tickets Details
Dec 6
2026 Awards of Excellence Judging 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST Details
Feb 8
Awards of Excellence Judging 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST Details
Sep 13
NBBQA Gathering and Bill Arnold Recognition 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT Details
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Signature Events

Now That's Smokin' The 2026 National Barbecue & Grilling Association Conference & 35th Anniversary

Wednesday, March 25 – Saturday, March 28, 2026
Location: Travellers Rest Historic House Museum, 636 Farrell Parkway, Nashville, TN 37220
Host Hotel:  Hilton Garden Inn Nashville/Brentwood, 217 Centerview Drive,  Brentwood, TN 37027.  Click Here For More Information!

UPCOMING EMAIL NEWSLETTERS

NBBQA Members log into your NBBQA member account to view your free monthly digital issue of the Barbecue News Magazine.  

NBBQA Que Connection Email Blast Comes Out Bimonthly!  Every on the 1st and 15th of each of each month.

The February 2026 issue of the Barbecue News will be available Januaty 31, 2026.