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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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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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More road, less rush.

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

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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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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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A place to slow down.

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

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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The extra miles are often where the story begins.

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

Annual Big Red Chili Cookoff

Waurika, Oklahoma

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Annual Blazathon BBQ Cookoff

Stillwater, Oklahoma

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

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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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Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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Let the road decide.

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

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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The extra miles are often where the story begins.

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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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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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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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The extra miles are often where the story begins.

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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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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What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Annual Chili Cookoff

Saint Ansgar, Iowa

Last Home Football Game.

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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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Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't 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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Simple trips are often the best.

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

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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Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

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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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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Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

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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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

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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A place to slow down.

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

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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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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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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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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What you carry matters less than what you notice.

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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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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The road is the experience.

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

Annual Road Kill Chili Cook-off

Jay, Oklahoma

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

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A place to slow down.

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

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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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Annual SERTOMA 48 BBQ

Lawrence, Kansas

Annual SERTOMA BBQ competition featuring 48 participants in 48 categories.

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Simple trips are often the best.

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

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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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

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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Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Annual West Texas Championship Cook-Off

Sonora, Texas

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Ardmoredillo Chili Cookoff

Ardmore, Oklahoma

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

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A place to slow down.

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

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 it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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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Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

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

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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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

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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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Chili and Soup Festival

Hutchinson, Kansas

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

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Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Chili Bowl Shootout

Chariton, Iowa

Chili cookoff, dinner and basketball.

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Chili Cook Off

Poplar Bluff, Missouri

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The road is the experience.

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

Chili Cook-Off

McCamey

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

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Make time for quiet places.

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Chili Cook-Off

Clarksville, Missouri

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

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

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

Chili Cook-off and Soup Supper

Whittemore, Iowa

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Chili Cookoff

Liberal, Kansas

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

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A place to slow down.

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

Chili Cookoff

Medicine Park, Oklahoma

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

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Pause when it feels right.

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

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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Pause when it feels right.

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

Chili Fest

Neola, Iowa

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

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Chili Fest

Huntington, West Virginia

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

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The road is the experience.

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

Chili for Charity Cook-Off

Fairhope, Alabama

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

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What you carry matters less than what you notice.

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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Take the long way.

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

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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Let the road decide.

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

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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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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A place to slow down.

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

Cotton Patch Chili Cook-Off

Waxahachie, Texas

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

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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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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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Czhilispiel

Flatonia, Texas

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

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

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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Start early. Stay late.

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Dewey 1st BBQ Cook-off & Festival

Dewey, Oklahoma

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

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The road is the experience.

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

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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Go where you feel alive.

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

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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Let the road decide.

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

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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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

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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More road, less rush.

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

Fall Festival/Dell Blair Memorial Chili Cook-off

Lake City, Iowa

Chili contest, food, entertainment.

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

Fall Fiesta Mexican Cookoff

Medina, Ohio

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

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Go where you feel alive.

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

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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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

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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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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Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

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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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

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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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Got Soup? Cookoff

Medina, Ohio

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

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Worth the stop.

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

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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Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

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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Start early. Stay late.

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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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More road, less rush.

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

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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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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Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

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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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

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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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Hog Happenin'

Lincolnton, North Carolina

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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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Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

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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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Hook-n-Cookoff

Ketchum, Oklahoma

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

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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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

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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Let the road decide.

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

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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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

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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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Low and Slow BBQ Contest

Nevada

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

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

McLouth Barbeque Blowout

McLouth, Kansas

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

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

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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Start early. Stay late.

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

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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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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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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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Worth the stop.

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

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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A place to slow down.

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

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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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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The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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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Pause when it feels right.

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

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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The road is the experience.

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

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

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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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

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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Take the long way.

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

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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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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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Let the road decide.

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

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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Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Ribfest

Fargo, North Dakota

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

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

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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The extra miles are often where the story begins.

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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Take the long way.

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

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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Simple trips are often the best.

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

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

September Fest

Red Cloud, Nebraska

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

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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

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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Worth the stop.

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

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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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

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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Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Silver State Regional Chili Cook-Off

Pahrump, Nevada

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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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The extra miles are often where the story begins.

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

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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Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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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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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A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

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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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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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

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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Up in Smoke BBQ Bash

Mason City, Iowa

Barbecue competition, chili cookoff, entertainment, food.

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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Simple trips are often the best.

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

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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The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

WCYF BBQ Cook-Off

Wharton, Texas

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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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

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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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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WildBlue BBQ & Expo

Burlington, Kansas

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

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Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Wilkins Harley-Davidson Annual Chili Cook-Off

Barre, Vermont

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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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A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

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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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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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Let the road decide.

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

Zedler Mill Catfish Cook-Off

Luling, Texas

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

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