National High School BBQ Championships

National High School BBQ Championships Join with us for THE SLAB 2026 - NHSBBQA SCHEELS National High School BBQ Championships 2026 will be held on June 7-10, 2026 SCHEELS Grandscape, Colony, Texas.

Join with us for NHSBBQ - National High School BBQ Championships 2025 known as โ€œTHE SLABโ€ will be held on 3-6 June 2025 Kansas City, Kansas.

๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ”ฅ Texas, Are You Ready? ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ–The SCHEELS Grandscape in The Colony, TX will be the center of the BBQ universe this summer!T...
09/04/2025

๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ”ฅ Texas, Are You Ready? ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ–

The SCHEELS Grandscape in The Colony, TX will be the center of the BBQ universe this summer!
THE SLAB 2026 โ€“ NHSBBQA SCHEELS National High School BBQ Championships
๐Ÿ“… June 7โ€“10, 2026

Come support the best high school BBQ teams in the nation as they serve up their signature flavors, smoky traditions, and fierce competition.

๐ŸŽถ Live atmosphere, family fun, and the smell of BBQ filling the air โ€“ this is more than a competition, itโ€™s a celebration of Americaโ€™s favorite food!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Mark your calendars now and join the flavor fest!

๐Ÿฅฉ๐Ÿ”ฅ Whoโ€™s hungry for some competition BBQ? ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸฅฉThe countdown is ON!THE SLAB 2026 โ€“ NHSBBQA SCHEELS National High School BBQ...
09/04/2025

๐Ÿฅฉ๐Ÿ”ฅ Whoโ€™s hungry for some competition BBQ? ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿฅฉ

The countdown is ON!
THE SLAB 2026 โ€“ NHSBBQA SCHEELS National High School BBQ Championships is bringing the heat to The Colony, Texas โ€“ June 7โ€“10, 2026!

High school BBQ teams will showcase their skills on the smoker and compete for bragging rights, trophies, and the national crown. ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿ‘‰ Tag your BBQ-loving friends and tell us in the comments: Whatโ€™s your go-to BBQ dish โ€“ brisket, ribs, or chicken? ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ–

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ– The Nationโ€™s Best High School Pitmasters are Coming to Texas! ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ”ฅJoin us for THE SLAB 2026 โ€“ NHSBBQA SCHEELS National ...
09/04/2025

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ– The Nationโ€™s Best High School Pitmasters are Coming to Texas! ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ”ฅ

Join us for THE SLAB 2026 โ€“ NHSBBQA SCHEELS National High School BBQ Championships!
๐Ÿ“… June 7โ€“10, 2026
๐Ÿ“ SCHEELS Grandscape, The Colony, TX

High school BBQ teams from across the country will fire up the grills and battle for the title of National Champion. Expect mouthwatering brisket, ribs, chicken, and more โ€“ all crafted by the next generation of BBQ legends!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Donโ€™t miss the smoke, the flavor, and the action!

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ– Get Ready for THE SLAB 2026! ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ”ฅJoin us for the NHSBBQA SCHEELS National High School BBQ Championships 2026 โ€“ the ulti...
09/04/2025

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ– Get Ready for THE SLAB 2026! ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ”ฅ

Join us for the NHSBBQA SCHEELS National High School BBQ Championships 2026 โ€“ the ultimate showdown of smoke, flavor, and student pitmaster skills!

๐Ÿ“… Dates: June 7โ€“10, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Location: SCHEELS Grandscape, The Colony, Texas

The best high school BBQ teams from across the nation will fire up their pits and bring their A-game to compete for the national title. Expect sizzling meats, bold flavors, and the kind of BBQ traditions that make Texas famous.

From juicy brisket to perfect ribs, these young pitmasters will showcase their dedication, creativity, and mastery of the grill in front of BBQ lovers and expert judges. ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐Ÿ‘‰ Mark your calendars, bring your appetite, and experience BBQ at its finest with THE SLAB 2026!

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ† REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ”ฅTHE SLAB 2026: SCHEELS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP OF BARBECUE๐Ÿ“ Colony, Texas | June 7-10, 2026...
09/04/2025

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ† REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ”ฅ
THE SLAB 2026: SCHEELS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP OF BARBECUE
๐Ÿ“ Colony, Texas | June 7-10, 2026 I SCHEELS GRANDSCAPE
The National High School BBQ Association (NHSBBQA) is the official sanctioning body for Middle & High School BBQ teams across America. We are building the next generation of pit masters, chefs, and leaders through Project BASTE Learningโ€”a project-based approach where students compete in live fire cooking, grilling, barbecue, and Dutch oven challenges. Our motto is: โ€œCOME EAT OUR HOMEWORK!โ€ and we are โ€œWHERE DREAMS IGNITE!โ€ in the classroom and life๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ How Schools Compete:
3-5 students per team (2 Alternates) for a maximum of 7 students. It is a team competition we call FOOD SPORT!
Every school that forms a BBQ Team automatically becomes a member of their STATE HSBBQ Association.
Teams compete in Regional and or State Championships for a chance to qualify for THE SLAB: National Championship of Barbecue, presented by SCHEELS.
States without an association can join the NHSBBQA today and start building their program with our official rules, curriculum, and teacher support.
๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿท๐Ÿ” Competition Categories Include:
Grilled Cheese โ€ข Chicken Lollipops โ€ข St. Louis Ribs โ€ข Dutch Oven Upside Down Cake โ€ข Ribeye Steak โ€ข Pork Butt
๐Ÿ’ก Want your State in the HSBBQ League?
If your school or state doesnโ€™t yet have a HSBBQ Association, contact us today to charter your state and bring the fire to your students and community.
๐Ÿ“ฒ REGISTER NOW at www.HighSchoolBBQLeague.com
and secure your spot at the biggest youth BBQ competition in America.
๐Ÿ”ฅ National High School BBQ Association
โ€œWHERE DREAMS IGNITE!โ€ โœจ
โ€œCOME EAT OUR HOMEWORK!โ€ ๐Ÿฝ๏ธi
National High School BBQ Association
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High School BBQ โ€“ The Ultimate Cook-Off! ๐Ÿ”ฅThe grills are hot, the smoke is rolling, and the competition is fierce! Watch...
06/02/2025

High School BBQ โ€“ The Ultimate Cook-Off! ๐Ÿ”ฅ
The grills are hot, the smoke is rolling, and the competition is fierce! Watch the 2025 National High School BBQ Championships LIVE!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ June 3โ€“6, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Kansas City, Kansas.

Support your favorite high school teams as they go head-to-head in the tastiest competition of the year!

Who will be the next SCHEELS HSBBQ National Champions at THE SLAB 2025.Hosted by Gardner Edgerton High School and the Ka...
06/02/2025

Who will be the next SCHEELS HSBBQ National Champions at THE SLAB 2025.

Hosted by Gardner Edgerton High School and the Kansas High School BBQ Association June 3-6, 2025.

Presented by SCHEELS!

See you soon Kansas City!

National High School BBQ Association
WHERE DREAMS IGNITE!

Scheels Zwilling USA Cargill B&B Charcoal Operation BBQ Relief Exhibit Supply Hunsaker Smokers Prairie Fresh Wayne-Sanderson Farms Sullivan University Fifth & Cherry Scheels Lifespace Int

June Calendar up:Where will I MEAT you?B&B CharcoalCharboy's Sauces and SeasoningsOperation BBQ ReliefWeber GrillsWorld ...
06/02/2025

June Calendar up:

Where will I MEAT you?

B&B Charcoal
Charboy's Sauces and Seasonings
Operation BBQ Relief
Weber Grills
World Food Championships
National Barbecue & Grilling Association
National BBQ Festival
Melinda's Hot Sauce
GrillGrate
Robyn Medlin Lindars
Victorinox
Wrigglesworth Ace Hardware

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ† THE TIME HAS COME - THE SLAB 2025! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ†The FLAME is officially LIT in Kansas City, Kansas โ€“ and that can only mean one ...
06/02/2025

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ† THE TIME HAS COME - THE SLAB 2025! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ†

The FLAME is officially LIT in Kansas City, Kansas โ€“ and that can only mean one thingโ€ฆ
THE SLAB 2025: SCHEELS HSBBQ NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IS ALMOST HERE!

๐Ÿ“ Gardner Edgerton High School is now the center of the BBQ universe as the BEST Middle and High School BBQ teams from across America roll into town to compete for the ultimate title:
2025 NATIONAL BBQ CHAMPION!

What Middle School (MSBBQ) and High School (HSBBQ) team will be crowned the new NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!

From coast to coast, pits are loaded, dreams are packed, and students are fired up to show the world what live-fire Food Sport is all about. Kansas City โ€“ the mecca of barbecue โ€“ is ready to witness greatness.

๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ To all our teams, mentors, and fans hitting the road:
Wishing you safe travels and smokinโ€™ good vibes as you journey toward the showdown of a lifetime!

๐ŸŽ‰ A HUGE THANK YOU to our incredible NAMING SPONSOR, SCHEELS Scheels, the FLAME thatโ€™s igniting the future of youth BBQ across America, and to the entire SCHOOL BOARD OF BARBECUE Zwilling USA B&B Charcoal Cargill Operation BBQ Relief Prairie Fresh Hunsaker Smokers Sullivan University Exhibit Supply Wayne-Sanderson Farms Fifth & Cherry Lifespace Int โ€” the champions behind the champions โ€” for making this dream possible. Your belief in students, schools, and barbecue changes lives!

๐Ÿ’ฅ LETโ€™S MAKE BBQ HISTORY.
๐Ÿ’ฅ LETโ€™S IGNITE DREAMS.
๐Ÿ’ฅ LETโ€™S BBQ LIKE CHAMPIONS!

๐Ÿ“ธ Tag us in your travel pics and arrival shots using and โ€” weโ€™ll be sharing your journey all week long!

Presented by SCHEELS โ€“ Official FLAME of Youth BBQ

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸšŒ Get on board the HSBBQ Bus with "The BBQ Principal," A.K.A. the HSBBQ OG and founder of High School BBQ, Chef Mike Er...
05/06/2025

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸšŒ Get on board the HSBBQ Bus with "The BBQ Principal," A.K.A. the HSBBQ OG and founder of High School BBQ, Chef Mike Erickson! ๐ŸŒŸ Schools and teachers, this is your chance to ignite passions and fire up your kids and community by joining the National High School BBQ Association and your State HSBBQ Association. ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ”ฅ
๐Ÿ† Punch your ticket for an opportunity to compete against the best High School and Middle School BBQ Teams in America at THE SLAB: 2025 HSBBQ National Championship from June 3-6, 2025, in Kansas City, Kansas. Who will claim the title of NATIONAL CHAMPIONS this year? ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
๐Ÿ“šโœจ Learn more about how to start your own BBQ team and join the sizzling excitement. Visit www.HSBBQ.org for all the details or schedule a call with The BBQ Principal himself at [email protected].
๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ’ก Embrace the smoke, master the flames, and showcase your skills on a national stage. What school and state will rise to the top? Let's make BBQ history together!
Zwilling USA Cargill B&B Charcoal Exhibit Supply Hunsaker Smokers Fifth & Cherry Wayne-Sanderson Farms ICEY-TEK USA Operation BBQ Relief

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ† Attention all High School BBQ fans! Get ready to fire up your smokers and grills as we hit the road to THE SLAB: HSBB...
05/06/2025

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ† Attention all High School BBQ fans! Get ready to fire up your smokers and grills as we hit the road to THE SLAB: HSBBQ National Championship, June 3-6, 2025, in Kansas City, Kansasโ€”the barbecue mecca of America! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ– Get your school or class a team and join the Texas High School BBQ Association.
๐Ÿ“ข Your favorite food sports announcer, The BBQ Principal: "Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, gather 'round as the best high school and middle school BBQ teams in the nation turn up the heat in this sizzling showdown! With spatulas twirling and smokers billowing, these culinary gladiators are seasoning their skills to perfection. Who will sear their names into the lore of BBQ history? Who will claim the smokin' title of America's next National Champions? Stay tuned!"
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ This isnโ€™t just a competition; itโ€™s a master class in courage, creativity, and charcoal. From the first flame at the regional qualifiers to the final sizzle at the State HSBBQ Championships and then the national stage, every flip, dip, and drip will bring these teams closer to HSBBQ glory.
๐ŸŒ Follow every step of their journey, from backyard heroes to national legends, right here! Share your moments, support your teams, and show us how you BBQ with . Letโ€™s make this season the hottest yet! We invite your school or class to become a member of the National High School BBQ Association and your State HSBBQ Association to punch your ticket,
๐Ÿ‘€ Keep your grills hot and your spirits high. This is where dreams ignite, where passion meets precision, and where the future of food sport is forged in fire!
๐ŸŽค "COME EAT OUR HOMEWORK!" and see why we say high school barbecue is more than a mealโ€”itโ€™s a movement! ๐Ÿš€

๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ”ฅ Join us in Kansas City, bring your best game, and letโ€™s make BBQ history together!
Zwilling USA Cargill B&B Charcoal Hunsaker Smokers Exhibit Supply Fifth & Cherry Wayne-Sanderson Farms Operation BBQ Relief ICEY-TEK USA

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