New Jersey State Barbecue Championship

07/21/2026

Congratulations B’s Que Crew, 2026 New Jersey State Barbecue Championship Grand Champions!!!!

07/12/2026

07/10/2026

So, what does it take to produce an incredibly popular Barbecue & Blues Festival?

🔥 Careful planning�🥩 Amazing barbecue teams�🎸 Outstanding blues bands�😊 Thousands of loyal patrons�❤️ Dedicated volunteers�🏕️ Terrific vendors�🪵 Plenty of firewood�🤝 Incredible sponsors�🎉 And, of course… a fun, family-friendly atmosphere!

Most importantly, it takes a community that shows up year after year.

Thank you to everyone who attends, competes, volunteers, sponsors, and supports our annual festival.

Because of you, we’re able to provide scholarships to local students, recognize some of the best barbecue teams around, and purchase much-needed equipment for our 100% volunteer fire company.

From all of us at Anglesea Fire Department No. 1 (serving North Wildwood since 1897) … thank you for helping make this event such an incredible success.

We couldn’t do it without you! ❤️🚒

Anglesea Blues Festival

07/06/2026

New Jersey State Barbecue Championship July 10-12, Olde New Jersey Ave, North Wildwood. FREE ADMISSION

06/19/2026

65 teams of BBQ Pit masters competing for thousands in prize money, the nations top vendors serving up the best BBQ and more, oh, and throw in the incredible Anglesea Blues Festival all at the same time…..the New Jersey State Barbecue Championship is a can’t miss!! July 10-12, North Wildwood. FREE ADMISSION

06/15/2026

Congratulations Big Joe! Come congratulate Big Joe in person at the New Jersey State Barbecue Championship. Big Joe will be broadcasting live from 10-3pm Saturday 7/11 at the event.

BIG news live on the air this morning! Big Joe Henry is officially being inducted into the Hall of Fame himself. After nearly three decades at NJ 101.5, he'll join legends like Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra and Danny DeVito.

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