2026 Dodge City Days Smokin’ Saddles BBQ Competition

Competition – Jul 24-25, 2026

This is a State Championship.

The 2026 National Beef Smokin’ Saddles Barbeque Contest is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS), Oklahoma Barbeque Society (OKBS), and the Rocky Mountain Barbeque Association (RMBBQA).

This official cook-off is entering its 37th year as the best BBQ contest in Southwest Kansas!

Come see world famous Pitmasters compete for over $10,000 awarded in cash and prizes!

Friday, July 24 – KidsQ Competition
All Day – KidsQ Registration
5:15 PM – KidsQ Cook Meeting
5:30 PM – KidsQ Cooking Begins
6:30 PM – Slider Turn-In (Kids)
7:00 PM – Steak Turn-In (Kids)
8:15 PM – KidsQ Awards Ceremony
8:30 PM – Cooks Meeting for Saturday (Pro/Backyard)

Saturday, July 25 – Pro & Backyard Competitions
12:00 PM – Chicken Turn-In
12:30 PM – Ribs Turn-In
1:00 PM – Pork Turn-In
1:30 PM – Brisket Turn-In
2:00 PM – Misc. Turn-In
3:00 PM – Backyard & Pitmaster Awards