ND BBQ Championship

10/01/2026

Good luck to everyone competing this weekend at the American Royal World Series of Barbecue! Sending positive vibes to all the teams… May you walk last! 🔥 🏆

BBQ, competition and soybeans? That’s a winning combination. 🔥🌱

The 2026 NDBBQ Championship brought more than 1,500 people and 70+ teams to Fargo, while showcasing the connection between soybean farmers, meat producers and consumers.

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08/21/2026

Congratulations Porky Butts BBQ on winning the ND BBQ Championship and qualifying for the Jack Daniel’s World Championship. 🔥 Best of luck in October!

06/18/2026

The next generation of pitmasters at the ND BBQ Championship.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we are honored to thank the CVMA 42-3® for their continued partnership with SCHEELS and for proudly presenting the colors at the ND BBQ Championship.

To all veterans, active military, and those we have lost in service to our nation — we remember you, we honor you, and we are forever grateful. Because of brave men and women like them, we are able to enjoy the freedoms we often take for granted each day.

There’s nothing more American than firing up the grill, cooking BBQ, and gathering together. BBQ truly is America’s sport — bringing people together through food, tradition, and patriotism. ❤️🤍💙

05/23/2026

Congratulations to Porky Butts BBQ on being the 2026 ND BBQ Grand Champion!
"I might need to retire after this!"- Blane Hunter as he pulled away, with his smokers all packed up, on the way back to Omaha.

1st Place: 1 Meat Rib Cash Wise Classic
1st Place: U.S. Soy Combine Award
6th Place: Chicken
17th Place: Ribs
2nd Place: Pork
24th Place: Brisket
1st Place: Overall Grand Champion

Blane also punched a ticket to the BBQ World Cup & Expo in Las Vegas 2027!

Congratulations on a great cook and the start to BBQ season! We can't wait to make it to Omaha for some award winning BBQ!

Scheels Home & Hardware The Kansas City Barbeque Society North Dakota Soybean Council United Soybean Board

05/21/2026

Promoting the sport of BBQ through competition and community! We were so excited to see the next generation of Pitmasters and their grilling skills! 🔥

Jr Griller Division (Ages 6-11)
🥇Reagan Stoffer (perfect 180 score)
🥈Truman Strand
🥉John Fredrickson

Jr Pitmaster Division (Ages 12-17)
🥇Axel Garvey
🥈Beau Mercil
🥉Hayes Thurs

Thank you to Alsager Meats for providing the meat for the competition and to Ace Hardware for providing prizes for the top 3! Thank you to the Fargo Fire Department for stopping by to teach them about fire safety!

We can't wait to see what these kiddos cook on the grill next!
Scheels Home & Hardware

05/18/2026

We are forever grateful for the partnership with U.S. Soy and the North Dakota Soybean Council. Congratulations to the 2026 Grand Champion and Combine Champion: Porky Butts BBQ!

05/05/2026

15 years of promoting the sport of BBQ through competition and community ❤️

Thank you to our 23 vendors, 71 competing teams, sponsors, and everyone who showed up to make the ND BBQ Championship unforgettable. We’re proud to be part of a community that keeps growing year after year. Congratulations to the teams who brought their A-game and made it one to remember.

A special thank you to our partners: The Kansas City Barbeque Society, Sandy's Donuts & Coffee Shop, Northarvest Bean Growers Association, North Dakota Soybean Council, Cash Wise, Alsager Meats, Ace Hardware, and BBQ World Cup & Expo.

Let BBQ season begin. 🔥

05/03/2026

Thank you so much for your partnership! Congratulations to all of the Combine Award Winners!

04/28/2026

We are bringing the hype for the 15th Annual ND BBQ Championship and grilling season!