California BBQ Association

#1
Community
For All Things BBQ

Bringing together competitors, backyard cooks, judges, and all others united by the love of America’s cuisine: BBQ

To teach, enjoy, preserve, and promote barbecue as a true American food. Through the generous support of our members and the barbecue community, proceeds from our events directly support national and local charitable organizations.

Our Mission.

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SERVICE • EDUCATION • COMPETITION

Learn About the Charities and Communities We Support2021-12-19T18:01:02-07:00

Learn About the Charities and Communities We Support

View Upcoming BBQ Classes or Volunteer2021-12-11T10:07:32-07:00

View Upcoming BBQ Classes or Volunteer

Interested in Competing? Learn About Events, Recipes, and More2021-12-11T11:03:27-07:00

Interested in Competing? Learn About Events, Recipes, and More

Learn About the Role of Transparency in Governance of the Organization2025-01-16T08:19:24-07:00

Learn About the Role of Transparency in Governance of the Organization

Mission

Our mission is to teach, enjoy, preserve, and promote barbeque as a true American food. Through the generous support of our members and the barbeque community, proceeds from our events directly support national and local charitable organizations. The California BBQ Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered with the State of California. Verification can be found here by searching “CALIFORNIA BARBEQUE ASSOCIATION, INC.”. Learn more about the organizations and charities we support here.