The 2026 Firehouse BBQ Festival is in the books. Thank you to Keith Bowen and Torrie with the Donalsonville Downtown Development Authority for always hosting a great event and the awesome Fish Fry for the teams and judges on Friday night. If you have never cooked this event it is worth the drive. Congratulations to …

The Georgia Barbecue Association had a fantastic time at Party in the Pines during the Tifton Rhythm & Ribs Festival! Our Contest Rep Team for the weekend was Greg Hoyt, Greg Sebastian, Lois Sebastian, and Warren Abrams, and they kept the smoke rolling and the competition running smoothly all day. A huge thanks to the City of Tifton and all who …

A HUGE thank you to Rhonda Lamb Heath (and team) and the Dooly Chamber of Commerce for putting on a stellar event for the Georgia Barbecue Association (GBA) family. 35 incredible teams came ready to battle it out. We enjoyed an outstanding field of competitors, with 9 different teams advancing to the Finals Round. Reserve …

The Georgia Barbecue Association had a fantastic day in Ashburn benefiting the Scottish Rite Foundation of Georgia. The first GBA contest of the 2026 Cook Year drew 26 teams to a wonderful venue at the Georgia Peanut RV Park, alongside Carroll’s Sausage & Country Store—held fittingly on Valentine’s Day. The Scottish Rite Foundation partnered with …

What a weekend!  The weather was absolutely GLORIOUS and the Georgia Barbecue Association (GBA) was proud to be in Canton on October 11th for a weekend filled with fun, recognition, and purpose — all in support of our Veterans and the Veterans Suicide Prevention Program sponsored by our incredible hosts at American Legion Post 45. …

The Byron BBQ Fest is officially in the books, and what a wonderful weekend it was! It was such a joy to see everyone who came out to participate — and especially to reconnect with teams who make this contest their one stop each year. That makes Byron extra special! A heartfelt thank you to Selina …