Famous Dave's All-Star BBQ Series.
Famous Dave's All-Star BBQ Series
Now in its fourth consecutive year, the Famous Dave's All-Star BBQ Series is a traveling competition tour that pits elite pitmasters against one another in a live battle for ultimate barbecue bragging rights — and a Golden Ticket to the 2026 World Barbecue Championship at WFC in Indianapolis.
The 2026 tour will visit eight cities, where skilled pitmasters compete live in three categories: chicken, ribs, and a wild-card entrée. Throughout the day, participants race against the clock to impress professional judges and claim victory in front of a crowd of hungry barbecue enthusiasts.
The Categories
*Anything you want! Plus a People's Choice wing contest at every event.
Win Cash & a Golden Ticket
A $125 registration fee secures your spot. Grand and Reserve Champions of each contest receive a waived-entry Golden Ticket into the 2026 World Barbecue Championship in Indianapolis, plus cash prizes.
Category Payout per Event
Who Can Register?
Registration is open to all BBQ teams in good standing with WFC or other sanctioned bodies. Space is limited in each location, so secure your spot early.
Admission for spectators is free at every event. Each stop also features the People's Choice wing contest and occasional appearances by founder Dave Anderson.
Cook's Packet & Event Schedule
Download the 2026 cook's packet now! ›
Please NOTE: All teams must commit to a People's Choice sampling of chicken wings (100 – 200 each) after their last turn-in. Wings will be provided to each team free of charge.
| Date | Location | Registration | Address | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18 | Indianapolis, IN | Registration Closed | 3645 Vincennes Rd | |
| Apr 25 | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Registration Closed | 11470 Fourth St | |
| May 16 | Union Gap, WA | Registration Closed | 1504 E Washington Ave | |
| May 30 | Las Vegas, NV | Registration Closed | 4390 Blue Diamond Road | |
| Jun 6 | El Paso, TX | Registration Closed | 12704 Montana Ave #1/2 | |
| Jun 13 | Modesto, CA | Register Now! | 3401 Dale Rd, Building C | Pending |
| Jun 20 | Colorado Springs, CO | Register Now! | 5245 N Academy Blvd | Pending |
| Jun 27 | Hermitage, TN | Register Now! | 6000 Old Hickory Blvd | Pending |