Montana BBQ Cook-Off

06/02/2026

🔥 A big, bold THANK YOU to Briggs Distributing for being a major sponsor of the 2026 Montana BBQ Cook-Off! 🔥

Their continued support helps make this sizzling summer tradition possible—from live music to mouthwatering BBQ, Briggs helps bring it all to life.

When you crack open a cold one at the Cook-Off, raise it to Briggs Distributing for backing community, flavor, and fun! 🍻

05/30/2026

🔥 Do you have a kiddo that’s fired up about BBQ and winning cash prizes? 🔥

Then it’s time to sign them up for the Montana BBQ Cook-Off Kid’s Que on Friday, June 12th in Absarokee!

This FREE event is open to kids ages 6-17 and gives young grill masters the chance to show off their BBQ skills, have some fun, and compete for cash prizes!

A huge thank you to the T-Bone Cattlewomen’s and L Bar W for sponsoring this year’s Kid’s Que and helping encourage the next generation of BBQ talent!

📍 Held on the lawn across from Yellowstone Bank
🕒 Starts at 3 PM
💲 Free to enter
🏆 Cash prizes awarded

Registration form can be found at www.montanabbqcookoff.com

05/29/2026

It's time to get hot and saucy! Tag your friends and plan to join us for the tastiest weekend of the summer!

05/27/2026

05/16/2026

🔥 IT’S NATIONAL BBQ DAY! 🔥

And there’s only one way to celebrate… start counting down to the Montana BBQ Cook-Off! 🍖🔥

📍 Absarokee, Montana
📅 June 12 & 13

Get ready for a full weekend of:
🔥 Mouthwatering, slow-smoked BBQ
🎶 Live music that keeps the party going - El Wencho Friday night, Cooper Cook, Zechariah Peabody & Repeat Offenders, Brandon Hale & the Dirty Shame - Saturday starting at 12pm.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Small-town fun for the whole crew

You would be hard pressed to find a better lineup of food, music, and community—so grab your friends, bring your appetite, and make plans NOW to be in Absarokee!

We’ll see you June 12 & 13!

05/15/2026

A big shout out to Briggs Distributing for wrapping their beer truck with the Montana BBQ Cook-Off! We are so fortunate to partner with these wonderful folks, including their fantastic employee, Kaden!

Be sure and snap a photo if you see this truck around and tag us!

We look forward to seeing all of you in Absarokee June 12 & 13!

Cheers!

05/08/2026

🔥 The 2026 Montana BBQ Cookoff weekend is bringing the heat — and not just from the smokers! 🔥

We’re excited to announce an incredible weekend of live music to keep the party going all weekend long in Absarokee! 🎶🔥

🎤 Friday, June 12th Street Dance
Kick off the weekend with El Wencho taking the stage and getting the party started!

🎸 Saturday Music Lineup
🕛 12 PM – Cooper Cook
🕒 3 PM – Zechariah Peabody
🎶 6 PM - Repeat Offenders!

And for those who still have something left in the tank after a full day of BBQ, music, and fun… 🍻

🎵 The afterparty continues at 5 Spot Bar with Brandon Hale & The Dirty Shame starting at 9 PM!

Come hungry, bring your lawn chairs, and get ready for an unforgettable weekend of great food, great music, and great company.

05/08/2026

🚨🚨🚨 UPDATED 2026
PAID BBQ TEAMS!!!🍗🔥🍖🤠
🚨‼️🚨‼️ENTRY PRICE INCREASES MAY 10TH‼️🚨‼️🚨

Our countdown clock is ticking away!!! We are getting CLOSE to the BEST BBQ EVENT IN MONTANA‼️‼️‼️⏰ 35 days until our 23rd annual MONTANA BBQ COOK-OFF 🍗🔥🍖 🤠 we still have COMPETITOR & VENDOR SPOTS AVAILABLE!!! 🎶 🍗🔥🍖🤠 🍻🚨‼️SIGN UP TODAY!!! ‼️🚨🤠🔥

🍖🔥🍗🤠If you are interested in being a part of the BBQ or would like to sponsor this awesome event please reach out on here or [email protected]

Any questions… feel free to checkout our website… montanabbqcookoff.COM🔥🤠

04/30/2026

🚨🚨🚨 MARK YOUR CALENDARS THIS ONE IS GOING TO BE EPIC!!!🍗🔥🍖🤠

Our countdown clock is ticking away!!! We are getting closer to the BEST BBQ EVENT IN MONTANA!!!!!⏰ 44 short days until our 23rd annual MONTANA BBQ COOK-OFF 🍗🔥🍖 🤠 we still have competitor & vendor spots available!!! 🎶 🍗🔥🍖🤠 🍻 Our entry fee increases MAY 10th!!! SIGN UP TODAY!!! 🤠🔥

🍖🔥🍗🤠If you are interested in being a part of the BBQ or would like to sponsor this awesome event please reach out on here or [email protected]

Any questions… feel free to checkout our website… montanabbqcookoff.COM🍖

04/16/2026

Well folks, we are 57 days away from mouth-watering BBQ and dancing in the streets! Are you craving Robin's Walleye Fish Fry? Or anticipating our band lineup - let me tell you, it's smokin'! (Stay tuned)

Tag your friends and make a plan to join us in Absarokee on June 12th and 13th for the best BBQ event in Montana.

And for those of you with kiddos that want to compete, don't forget about our Kid's Que on Friday, June 12th. Visit www. montanabbqcookoff.com for more details!