To learn more about barbecue and how you can
participate in the many BBQ events scheduled throughout the year, the California
Barbecue Association extends this special invitation.
The Association is a charitable organization whose mission is to assist needy
children by helping promote the public’s understanding and appreciation of
authentic American barbecue. Barbecue is an important part of our American
heritage and America’s only authentic cuisine, but few Americans have ever
tasted real barbecue.
Members share their interest in BBQ in a wide variety of ways. Many are
backyard novices and students, eager to learn new techniques and styles.
Others enjoy the thrill of competition by entering cook-offs. Many learn
regional styles and the nuances of flavor, and they volunteer as certified
judges at sanctioned contests. Others just enjoy the ambiance of BBQ.
The Association hosts and sanctions barbecue events throughout
California, including two-day barbecue festivals ("Q-Fests"), afternoon picnics, seminars,
socials, tail-gate parties, beach fests, contests and many other other
events.
The Association publishes a monthly newsletter, listing upcoming
barbecue events throughout the state. For the benefit of its members and the
public, the Association maintains this award-winning, active, extensive, and
publicly accessible website to spread the history, art and science of America's
only authentic cuisine, barbecue.
To join, simply click here to complete the form.
