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Windmill Resort Annual Chilli Cookoff

Stoutsville, Missouri

Chilli cookoff and hayrides.

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Oberlin, Kansas

BBQ Cook-off. Categories include: Ribs, Pork Butt, Brisket, Beans & Open Meat category. Trophies awarded.…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Annual Men Who Cook

Alvin, Texas

Begins at 6 p.m. Joe's Banquet Center.

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49er Festival and Chili Cook-off

Groveland, California

An all day affair with pancake breakfast to start at 7:00 am, parade down Main…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Adair County Benefit Chili Cook-Off

Stilwell, Oklahoma

Annual Adair County Benefit Chili Cook-Off is held the second Saturday in October on the…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

American Royal World Series of Barbecue®

Kansas City, Missouri

The Barbecue is much more than a competition. It’s a two-day festival with something for…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Annual API Gumbo Cook Off

Dickinson, North Dakota

20 teams compete by testing their skills and combining the most unique ingredients they can…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Annual Arizona State Open Chili Championship

Casa Grande, Arizona

Red chili competition, classic car show, arts & crafts, live entertainment, 10 am- 6 pm.

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Annual Arkansas Cornbread Festival

Little Rock, Arkansas

Think your cornbread is the best thing ever chewed in a Southern mouth? Then put…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Annual Armed Forces Day Chilli Cookoff

Hawthorne, Nevada

THE RICHEST CHILI COOKOFF IN NEVADA!!! 1st place $1000 2nd place $300 3rd place $200…

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Annual BBQ Cook Off Fundraiser

Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Sand Springs Elks Lodge #2553 Annual BBQ Cook Off Fundraiser $60 All 4 meat entry,…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Annual Best of the West Ribfest, Street Fair & Car Show

Watford City, North Dakota

Ribs & Fixings - Street Vendors - Live Music - Concessions - Classic Car Show…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Annual Big Red Chili Cookoff

Waurika, Oklahoma

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Annual Blazathon BBQ Cookoff

Stillwater, Oklahoma

State Championship BBQ Cookoff. Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. The Cook - Off…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Annual Boats, Blues & BBQ

Pueblo, Colorado

Boats, Blues and BBQ is the premiere summer event on the Riverwalk. With great food,…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Annual Bolivar Chili CookOff

Bolivar

Begins at 8am and continues to 6pm. Proceeds to benefit area charities including Alpha House.

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Annual Cast Iron Chef

Baker City, Oregon

Currently closed for renovations. Please check back. Take part in our annual Dutch oven cook-off-with-a-twist!…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Annual Cherokee County Chili Cook Off

Murphy, North Carolina

Competition for trophies for the best chili based on popular vote. 12:00pm.

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Annual Chili and Soup Supper

Cheney, Kansas

All are invited to our Annual Chili-Cook off and Pie Auction. Enter your favorite chili,…

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Annual Chili Challenge

Lenexa, Kansas

There are 65 teams competing in two divisions: Competition (C.A.S.I.) Chili and Home Style Chili.…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Annual Chili Cook-Off

Belleville, Illinois

Hosted by the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, the Chili Cook-Off features the culinary creations…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Annual Chili Cook-Off

Cuba, Missouri

The chili cook-off winner receives silver spoon. Proceeds support the Route 66 mural project. 11…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Annual Chili Cook-Off & Dinner Fundraiser

Lowell, Arkansas

Businesses and individuals compete to take home the Overall Winner's Trophy and be declared "Best…

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Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Annual Chili Cook-off and Fall Festival

McLoud

The McLoud Chamber of Commerce is please to once again host the Chili Cook-Off and…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Annual Chili Cookoff

Saint Ansgar, Iowa

Last Home Football Game.

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Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Annual Chili Festival

Grants, New Mexico

Categories at the annual Fall Chili Fiesta this year include red chile, green chile and…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Annual Dutch Oven Gathering

Brandon, South Dakota

Area Dutch oven cookers will gather near the playground and begin cooking at 3:30 p.m.…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Annual Electra Goat Barbecue

Electra, Texas

Includes live entertainment, jackpot steak and salsa cook-off, cookie toss, dance, kids games and craft…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Annual Flowery Branch Car Show and Chili Cook Off

Flowery Branch, Georgia

Annual Flowery Branch Classic Car Show and Chili Cook-Off, A CASI Sanctioned Chili Cook Off,…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Annual Lake Havasu Chili Cookoff & Family Fun Day

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

The Lake Havasu Marine Association is inviting chili and salsa chefs to compete in the…

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Annual Lakeland Pigfest

Lakeland, Florida

Lakeland's annual Pigfest supports over 150 competition barbecue teams for a weekend of good eatin',…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Annual Laurie Hillbilly BBQ Cookoff

Laurie, Missouri

We hope you will join us for two fun-filled days! If you have never been…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Annual Magnolia Blossom Festival & World Championship Steak Cook-Off

Magnolia, Arkansas

Annual juried sidewalk art show and sale, 5K run, arts & crafts, fishing tournament, antique…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Annual Main Street BBQ & Bluesfest

Washington, Missouri

Downtown Washington, Inc. is proud to present the Annual Main Street BBQ & Bluesfest, to…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Annual Mitchell Company BBQ Championship & Hog Wild Festival

Mobile, Alabama

This March, be ready for mouth-watering barbeque at the Annual Mitchell Company BBQ Championship &…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Annual Oyster Cook-Off

Gulf Shores, Alabama

The Hangout Restaurant in Gulf Shores, Ala. will host its Annual Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-Off…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Annual Raytown State Championship BBQ Contest

Raytown, Missouri

Annual State BBQ Contest featuring live entertainment, food and fun for the whole family!

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Annual Relay for Life Cookoff

Glen Rose, Texas

BBQ & Chili Cook-off. Cancer Society. Camping - Full hook-ups and Cabins. Brisket, Chicken, Ribs,…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Annual Rib Fest/Bike Show

Cambridge, Ohio

Cambridge Main Street, National Road Riders and Meltdown Productions will once again join together for…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Annual Ribs Burn-Off

Carrollton, Ohio

Lots to do at the Annual Ribs Burn-Off! Rib tasting competition, airplane rides, classic car…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Annual Road Kill Chili Cook-off

Jay, Oklahoma

Held during the Delaware County Free Fair. 11:30am – 1:30pm.

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Annual Salsa Fest

San Marcos, Texas

Come to the celebration of Spring and Spicy Food in Texas at the Eye of…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Annual SERTOMA 48 BBQ

Lawrence, Kansas

Annual SERTOMA BBQ competition featuring 48 participants in 48 categories.

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Annual Soup Cook-off

Niobrara

Soup Cook-Off 11a.m.-1p.m. Come to eat, and prizes for soups.

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Annual Terlingua International Chili Championship

Terlingua

Once a year, on the first Sat. in November, some 5,000 "chiliheads" converge on Each…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Annual Tucson Fire Fighters Chili Cook-Off

Tucson, Arizona

The Fire Fighters Local 479 chili cook-off benefits the Tucson Firefighters Adopt-A-Family Program, which assists…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Annual Van Wert Rib Cook-Off

Van Wert, Ohio

Come to Van Wert and enjoy a day full of activities including a car show,…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Annual West Texas Championship Cook-Off

Sonora, Texas

Top cooks enter brisket, ribs, chicken, chili, goat and steak.

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Ardmoredillo Chili Cookoff

Ardmore, Oklahoma

Area cooks compete for the title of Best Chili in Lake Country. Prizes awarded. Activities…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Avenue of Trees & Annual Chili Cook-off

Tecumseh, Nebraska

Tree decorating contest - The annual Avenue of Trees is displayed around the courthouse square…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Bake Off and Taste for Charity

Mobile, Alabama

The annual Alabama Pecan Festival in Mobile will again sponsor the bake-off and Charity Tasting.…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Barbecue & Chili Cookoff

Muskogee, Oklahoma

Bar-b-que, chili, open and bean cookoffs are planned. Live music. Held in conjunction with the…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Battle of the Barbeque

Littleton, North Carolina

Contestants cook NC barbecue, followed by judging certified by NC Pork Producer judges. Music, food…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Beckley Chili Night

Beckley, West Virginia

Annual Chili Night with numerous chili vendors, music and mini-carnival - fund-raiser for Beckley Renaissance.…

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Big Blue River Days Sanctioned BBQ Cook Off

Marysville, Kansas

The Big Blue Barbeque Championship is a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned event. The Barbeque…

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Breakin' the Winter Blues Chili Cook-Off

Hill City, South Dakota

Got cabin fever? We have the cure for it: Breakin' the Winter Blues Chili Cook-off…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Capital City Cookoff

Jefferson City, Missouri

Head out to the Jefferson City Jaycee's Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday as competitors from…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Celebrate the Wind

Shattuck, Oklahoma

A chili and chocolate cook-off is planned along with a pet costume contest and fingerprint…

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Cherokee Strip Chili & Bar-B-Q Cook-Off

Ponca City, Oklahoma

Chili and barbecue are the only menu choices on the grounds of the Lake Ponca…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Chili and Soup Festival

Hutchinson, Kansas

Come join the fun and excitement at the annual Downtown Hutchinson Chili & Soup Festival!…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Chili Bowl Shootout

Chariton, Iowa

Chili cookoff, dinner and basketball.

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Chili Cook Off

Poplar Bluff, Missouri

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Chili Cook-Off

McCamey

CASI-sanctioned event includes chili cook-off and vendors.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Chili Cook-Off

Clarksville, Missouri

The International Chili Society brings cooks from across the US to prepare their original recipes…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Chili Cook-Off and Dessert Competition

Atoka, Oklahoma

Set up location will be on N. Penn St in the Penn & A Church…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Chili Cook-off and Soup Supper

Whittemore, Iowa

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Chili Cookoff

Liberal, Kansas

Businesses, civic organizations, and individuals participate in a chili cooking competition every September. People that…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Chili Cookoff

Medicine Park, Oklahoma

An annual event for chili lovers, cooks and their special recipes to compete for the…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Chili Cookoff & Salsa Festival

Cassville, Missouri

Chili and salsa cookoff. Craft booths. Various music also performed. Talent competition. Booths open at…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Chili Fest

Neola, Iowa

Come out and enjoy a warm bowl of chili in the crisp fall air. The…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Chili Fest

Huntington, West Virginia

Chili cooks from all over West Virginia and surrounding states compete to become the West…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Chili for Charity Cook-Off

Fairhope, Alabama

Benefits Ecumenical Ministries, Inc. Hours will be from 11:30 am - 2 pm.

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Chili Night in Clayton

Clayton, Georgia

Chili Night in Clayton will be an evening of food and fun! Live entertainment, events…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Chili on the Comstock

Virginia City, Nevada

Chili cook off, live music, family entertainment. Shows are free.

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Chilirado Chili Cookoff and Weekend Event

Smithville, Texas

Chilirado Weekend Event, benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Featuring Friday Dinner and Variety Show; SOTPOD Chili…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Circus City Cook Off

Hugo, Oklahoma

The Circus City Cook Off will be Saturday, Homecoming Weekend at Lions Park across from…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Conifer Mountain BBQ Challenge

Conifer, Colorado

Annual KCBS-sanctioned BBQ cooking contest, live music, beer and wine tasting, raffle, food, vendors, children's…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Cotton Patch Chili Cook-Off

Waxahachie, Texas

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Cotton Pickin' Chili Cookoff

Altus, Oklahoma

Festivities begin at 10 am. There has been attendance of over 2500 people the day…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Crawfish Cook Off

Bay Minette, Alabama

All you can eat crawfish, cold beer, live music and more fun! Free team entry…

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Cushing Lions Chili Cook-off and Festival In The Park

Cushing, Oklahoma

Each year during the Cushing Chamber of Commerce Festival in the Park, the Cushing Lions…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Customer Appreciation Day & Chili Cookoff

Okemah, Oklahoma

A great day of fun. Enter the Chili Cook Off! You might win!

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Czhilispiel

Flatonia, Texas

Features one of the largest chili cook-offs in Texas. Includes continuous entertainment, food, car show,…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Devils Lake Ribfest

Devils Lake, North Dakota

Join the Devils Lake Chamber of Commerce for our annual Ribfest! We have cooks from…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Dewey 1st BBQ Cook-off & Festival

Dewey, Oklahoma

Family fun festival, BBQ Cook-Off, Vendors, Live Bands. 12pm.

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Downtown Chili Cook-Off

Washington, Missouri

Come vote for your "favorite" chili from over 30 different teams. Prizes awarded for best…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Downtown Sioux City's Chili Cook-Off

Sioux City, Iowa

Enjoy samples as teams from around the area compete for cash prizes.

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Dunbar Critter Dinner

Dunbar, West Virginia

For all ages. The Critter Dinner has a reputation of serving anything that walks on…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Dutch Oven Cook Off

Glenwood, New Mexico

Dutch Oven cook-off in Glenwood, N.M. set The 12th Annual Dutch Oven Cook-Off will be…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Eldon's Rockin' BBQ Contest

Eldon, Missouri

Join the Friday night fun! There will be a People's Choice Chicken Wing Tasting Competition…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Fall Chili Cook Off

Osage City, Kansas

Mix up your best batch of chili & enter in the "Chili Cook Off" which…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Fall Festival/Dell Blair Memorial Chili Cook-off

Lake City, Iowa

Chili contest, food, entertainment.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Fall Fiesta Mexican Cookoff

Medina, Ohio

Taste and vote for your favorite Mexican Restaurant on Thursday, October 2, 2014 - 5pm…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Father's Day BBQ Cookoff

Lindsay, Oklahoma

Music and games. $5.00 a plate. Bring the whole family. 12 Noon until 3PM. Drawing…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Fayette County Fair BBQ Cookoff

La Grange, Texas

A State Championship Cookoff, the weekend before the full fair. We will have a Car…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Fire on The Mountain BBQ Cook-Off

Arab, Alabama

Arab Alabama's Largest Outdoor Event! Welcome to the annual ABA and KCBS sanctioned backyard barbecue…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Firefighters Helping Firefighters BBQ Cook Off

Pasadena, Texas

We are having an IBCA Sanctioned BBQ Cook Off. Judging will be for chicken, pork…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Golden Nuggett Laughlin's' Chili Cook Offs

Laughlin, Nevada

This event will feature back-to-back chili cook-offs. The Laughlin Regional Cook-off will take place on…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Got HOT? Get CHILI! Chili PAWS-down Chili Cook-Off

Brooksville, Florida

People-4-PAWS Florida is hosting our annual Got HOT? Get CHILI! Chili/PAWS Chili Cook-Off. We are…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Got Soup? Cookoff

Medina, Ohio

Cook and Compete or Just Come to Eat! Got Soup? Cookoff is Saturday, February 21st,…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Great Arizona Outback Chili Cook Off

Salome, Arizona

Chili and Salsa making contests - Off Road Poker Run - Tails and Trails Poker…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Great Chili Cook-Off

Toledo, Ohio

The Great Chili Cook-Off features a variety of family fun with over 25 chili teams…

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Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle

Lenexa, Kansas

The Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle started in 1982 with twelve contestants and twelve judges. On…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Great Texas LakeFest

Somerville, Texas

The Great Texas BBQ Cookoff, arts and craft vendors, "Anything that Floats" Regatta, sausage dog…

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Grill Fest

Mandan, North Dakota

Area restaurants will be grilling their specialties. Grillers will be open from 4 pm -…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Harvest Fest & Rib Cook Off

Berlin, Ohio

Join us for the annual Rib Cook Off and Harvest Fest in Berlin, the heart…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Heat in the Street Chili Cook-Off

Loudonville, Ohio

A good old fashioned business chili cook-off!! Come out and vote for your favorite chili!…

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HIGHWAY 62 BBQ Competition & Music Festival

Nicoma Park

Highway 62 BBQ Cook-Off & Music Festival hosted by Liberty Entertainment. Come see the sights…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Hill Country BBQ Cookoff

San Marcos, Texas

Come out and enjoy the fun of one of the biggest and best BBQ cook-offs…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Hillbilly Chili Cook-off

Bull Shoals, Arkansas

Sponsored by the Bull Shoals Rotary Club. Taste the chili, visit the vendors, have a…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Hillsborough Hog Day

Hillsborough, North Carolina

The annual Hillsborough Hog Day offers family fun, good food, live music, crafters, merchandise vendors,…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Hog Happenin'

Lincolnton, North Carolina

The Hog Happenin' is a regional bike fest and Kansas City Barbeque Society Sanctioned North…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Holy Smoke Bar-B-Que Showdown

Canon City, Colorado

Salsa, Dessert and BBQ Contests. Hot diggity Weenie Dog Races, Kids BBZ Contest, Brain Freeze…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Holy Smokes Cookoff

Pampa, Texas

Christian Concert. IBCA BBQ Cookoff with cash prizes. Craft Show. https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=535238026594041

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Hook-n-Cookoff

Ketchum, Oklahoma

Teams of area cooks prepare catfish, coleslaw and hushpuppies to be judged by everyone in…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Hoot 'N Holler Bar-B-Q Cook-Off

Atlanta, Texas

Come compete in this annual cooking event sanctioned by the Lone Star Barbecue Society. 1:00…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

ICHD Chili Cook Off and Brownie Battle

Greensburg, Kansas

The Iroquois Center will sponsor a Chili Cook-Off and Brownie Contest on Friday from 5:00…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Iowa State BBQ Championship

Marshalltown, Iowa

During BBQ, Buggies and Tunes weekend, more than 60 teams compete for cash and prizes.…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Judge Isaac C. Parker Memorial Chili Cook-Off

Fort Smith

Borderline Chiliheads present the Annual Judge Isaac C. Parker Memorial Chili Cookoff, Mid-South Regional Open…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

KCBS Barbeque Cook-off

Pawnee, Oklahoma

KCBS Barbeque cook-off, CASI Cowboy Chili Challenge, Rodeo Parade.

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Lamesa Chicken Fried Steak Festival and Crossroads Balloon Rally

Lamesa, Texas

In April 2011, the Texas Legislature declared Lamesa the "Legendary Home of the Chicken-Fried Steak,"…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Lies and Pies

Hayesville, North Carolina

A competition for who can make the best pie and spin the best lie. $5.00…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Lilly G Riding Club Annual BBQ Bonanza

Dublin, Texas

Lilly G Riding Club Annual BBQ Bonanza, steak and brisket cookoff. $2,000 prize money. $150…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Low and Slow BBQ Contest

Nevada

Saturday - Set Up and People's Choice at 7pm Sunday - Competition.

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

McLouth Barbeque Blowout

McLouth, Kansas

Get a dose of hometown goodness and family fun at the 29th Annual McLouth BBQ…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Meat On The Mississippi

Caruthersville

BBQ cook-off sanctioned by Memphis in May. Carnival, lots of booths and good food.

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Medina County Mexican Standoff

Medina, Ohio

Taste and vote for your favorite Medina County Mexican Restaurant. Join us to taste Medina…

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Midwest Dutch Oven Gathering

Central City, Iowa

The Iowa Prairie Rose Cookers Dutch Oven Society and the Linn County Conservation host the…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Minneapolis Kansas' George Washington Carver Cook Off

Minneapolis, Kansas

Minneapolis, Kansas, celebrates the birthday of George Washington Carver with recipes and tastes made from…

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Missouri State Championship Chili Challenge

St. Joseph

Amateurs and professionals from the region cook up some of the tastiest chili around. Enjoy…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Missouri Valley Big Brothers Big Sisters Chili Cook-off

Jefferson City, Missouri

Missouri Valley Big Brothers Big Sisters will hold its Ninth Annual Chili Cook-Off from 5-7:30…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Muddle Day at the Roanoke Canal Museum

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Join us at the Museum as we try our hand at cooking rockfish muddle using…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

N.A.S. BBQ, Chili Cook-off, & Music Festival

Tahoka, Texas

Nothing says TEXAS like BBQ & Good Music! Come eat BBQ & enjoy talented local…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

National Indian Taco Championships

Pawhuska, Oklahoma

The Osage Nation is excited to announce their newest and tastiest event, the Annual National…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Northwest Ohio Rib Cook-Off

Lima, Ohio

Let the sauce run down your chin as you and thousands of others rush to…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Oxford's Town BBQ Throwdown

Oxford, Mississippi

Oxford's Town BBQ Throwdown....voted Mississippi's Best Small Festival of the Year by the Mississippi Tourism…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Paws for a Cause Cookoff

Warren, Arkansas

Cook your best chili, soup, and desert and help us build a new animal shelter!…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Pig on the Ridge BBQ Cook-Off and Festival

Ridgeway, South Carolina

Make plans to attend this family friendly event located in the heart of South Carolina,…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Pigmania State Championship BBQ Competition and Festival

Lima, Ohio

3 day festival. Fun for the whole family. Kids zone. Beer Garden. Crafts. games. pony…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Platte City BBQ Fest

Platte City, Missouri

Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) sanctioned state championship barbecue contest. Teams compete for cash prizes.…

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Porkin' in the Park

Elk City, Oklahoma

State championship BBQ cook off to raise money for local children's charities. Sanctioned by Lonestar…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Q-Fest Cook Off

Milbank, South Dakota

Sample the tastiest selection of slow cooked Brisket, Chicken and Ribs from regional cooks. You…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Reeves County Sheriff's Posse Championship BBQ Cook-Off

Pecos

See who cooks the best barbecue west of the Pecos River. Dance is held Friday.

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Ribfest

Fargo, North Dakota

Award-winning barbecue ribs and chicken, carnival rides and musical entertainment held outdoors at the Fargodome.

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Roughneck Chili & BBQ Cook-off

Luling, Texas

IBCA sanctioned Barbecue Cook-off, Tolbert Sanctioned Chili Cook-off benefiting the Central Texas Oil Patch Museum

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Sac City Soup Cook-Off

Sac City, Iowa

Another event for the area "chefs". Participants compete for prizes in this sampling event.

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Sand Mountain Sizzle BBQ Cookoff

Albertville, Alabama

The Sand Mountain Sizzle BBQ Cookoff in Albertville, Alabama, is an exciting event that celebrates…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

SC Festival of Discovery

Greenwood, South Carolina

Enjoy a weekend "discovering" the arts, crafts, music, and foods that help make Greenwood and…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

SD State BBQ Championships

Huron, South Dakota

SD State BBQ Championships is a KCBS certified BBQ competition with over $10,000 in cash…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

September Fest

Red Cloud, Nebraska

Chili and grilling cook-off, games and evening country music concert.

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Shawnee Great Grillers' Blues and BBQ Contest

Shawnee, Kansas

Shawnee Town never smelled so good. Or maybe it has, once a year, every year,…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Show-Me State Championship BBQ Cook-Off

Kennett

Barbecue cooking championship and carnival rides. Preliminary to the World Championship Barbecue contest in Memphis,…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Showdown on Main Pitmaster Challenge

Florence, Arizona

Come join us for this great Annual BBQ Competition in Downtown Florence, Arizona, the first…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Silver State Regional Chili Cook-Off

Pahrump, Nevada

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Sizzln' with Santa Chili Cook-Off

Beloit, Kansas

Join us for a fun morning of chili cooking, chili tasting, shopping and entertainment! The…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Smoke in the Spring

Osage City, Kansas

Smoke in the Spring is a Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned contest and a state…

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Smoke on the Bricks BBQ

Baldwin City, Kansas

The Baldwin City Recreation Commission welcomes you to the annual Smoke on the Bricks BBQ,…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Smoke on the Water BBQ

Anderson, Missouri

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Smoke on the Water Chili Cook-off

Charleston, West Virginia

An opportunity for the area to show off its chili-cooking prowess. Live music, children's activities,…

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Smoke On The Water Pig Cooking Contest

Washington, North Carolina

The Washington Noon Rotary Club will host the Annual Smoke on the Water Pig Cooking…

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Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Smokin the Fort

Fort Gibson, Oklahoma

Competitive and judged BBQ and Chili Cook Off nestled in the historic downtown Fort Gibson,…

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Smokin' on the Beaver BBQ Contest

Atwood, Kansas

Always the last full weekend in September! You may wonder, what exactly is this Smokin'…

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Soup-R-Bowl Food Festival

Hays, Kansas

Annual Soup-R-Bowl Food Festival. Sample over a dozen great soups prepared by local celebrity chefs.…

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Southwest Apple & Chile Fest

Farmington, New Mexico

Experience the vibrant spirit of Farmington at the Southwest Apple & Chile Fest! Celebrate the…

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Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Spring Lake Community Center Annual Chili Cook-Off

Brooksville, Florida

Live Bluegrass Music. Judges will be from: Blanche's BBQ, Steve's Deep South BBQ, Cracker Barrel,…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Spruce Pine BBQ Championship and Bluegrass Festival

Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Come chill with the most sizzling BBQ competition teams in the southeast and the hottest…

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Ted Fitzmier Memorial Cook-Off

Maize, Kansas

This is a Non-sanctioned BBQ cook-off. We welcome any and all of those that love…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

The Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down®

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

The Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down® is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS)…

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Tin City Masonic Lodge #112, Annual Polar Bear Chili Cook-Off

Hill City, South Dakota

Lookin' for a little fun and excitement on a February winter day? Not only is…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Tri-State BBQ Festival

Dothan, Alabama

Come out to the annual Tri-State BBQ Festival and enjoy some new attractions and expanded…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Tuscaloosa Wild Game Cook-Off

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hosted by the local chapter of Alabama Wildlife Federation. Sample some of the area's best…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Up in Smoke BBQ Bash

Mason City, Iowa

Barbecue competition, chili cookoff, entertainment, food.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Viva! Cinco de Mayo

San Marcos, Texas

Texas' official state-wide Menudo Cook-off will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo Celebration in San Marcos,…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

WCED Annual Meeting & Chili Cook Off

Leoti, Kansas

Wichita County Economic Development’s Annual Meeting and Chili Cook-off is Wichita County’s best kept secret!…

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A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

WCYF BBQ Cook-Off

Wharton, Texas

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The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Wessington Rockin Ribfest

Wessington Springs, South Dakota

St. Louis Style BBQ rib competition! Free admission. Starts at 4pm until sold out! Food…

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Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

West Nugget Rib Cook-off

Sparks, Nevada

Record crowds have led to the addition of a sixth day for the Best in…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

When Pigs Fly Indoor BBQ Bash

Cape Girardeau

World's Largest Indoor BBQ Competition! Enter your BBQ team online by visiting the website. We…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Whistle Stop Festival & Rocket City BBQ Cook-off

Huntsville, Alabama

Two days of misc, food and fun on the grounds of the historic depot. Live…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

WildBlue BBQ & Expo

Burlington, Kansas

KCBS sanctioned BBQ competition, community BBQ, craft fair, live entertainment, kids petal tractor pull competition…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Wilkins Harley-Davidson Annual Chili Cook-Off

Barre, Vermont

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Wings & Things at Quassy

Middlebury, Connecticut

This ticketed event includes a great summer menu including three kinds of chicken wings, hamburgers,…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

World Championship Barbecue Goat Cook-Off

Brady, Texas

This is one of the largest goat cook-offs in Texas. Includes activities for the whole…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Ypsi Bar & Grill Ribfest

Ypsilanti, North Dakota

Ypsilanti Rib Cook-off. Inflatables for the Kids! Cornhole Tournaments. Free admission. Rib sampling all day.…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Zedler Mill Catfish Cook-Off

Luling, Texas

Catfish & Hush Puppie Cook-Off, Pie contest & auction, music & catfish plates.

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