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05/29/2026

🔥 NBBQA Member Spotlight: Randall Bowman
Today, we are proud to spotlight Randall Bowman, a longtime member of the barbecue family whose work, knowledge, and craftsmanship have left a lasting mark on the BBQ community.
Many in barbecue know Randall through his years connected to smoker building and helping cooks understand the value of good equipment, consistency, and fire management. His experience represents an important part of what makes barbecue special — people who are willing to build, teach, share, and support others along the way.
That is what NBBQA is all about.
The National Barbecue & Grilling Association brings together the people who keep barbecue and grilling moving forward — cooks, restaurant owners, pit builders, product makers, competitors, educators, event organizers, and families who love this community.
Members like Randall remind us that barbecue is not just about what comes off the pit. It is about the people behind the work, the lessons learned over time, and the relationships built around smoke and fire.
🔥 Please help us recognize Randall Bowman and thank him for the role he has played in the barbecue community.
If you are building, cooking, teaching, competing, selling, serving, or supporting the barbecue world, there is a place for you in NBBQA.
👉 Join us at nbbqa.org

05/16/2026

We're getting closer to the first episode of Barbecue Country!!

Watch on www.watchheartland.com You can also stream Heartland live via the It’s Real Good TV app—available on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Apple iOS, and all other major streaming platforms—or directly at watchheartlandtv.com/heartland-live-feed.

The episode airs on Thursday, 5/21, at 8pm ET/7pm CT

We are so blessed to have had the opportunity to work, connect, and hang out with such an amazing group of people, we will forever be grateful for this experience!

The Heartland Network
Barbecue Country

05/12/2026

In the Famous words of the A-Team leader. I love it when a plan comes together. Watch to see all the tasty action.

03/04/2026

It's back, lace up those boots, sharpen those knives and get qualified for The World Food Championships . Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que of America is again bringing you a fabulous series to showcase your skills. Spots will fill fast so do not delay.

02/03/2026

World Food Championships needs some love shown, vote today and vote often for the best event there is.

🏆🔥 BIG NEWS, FOOD SPORT NATION!

The World Food Championships has been nominated for Best City Food Festival in USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards and NOW we need your help to bring it home!

🗳️ Voting is open once per day for the next four weeks and runs through Monday, March 2 at 11:59am EST.

👉 Cast your vote here:
https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/world-food-championships-indianapolis-indiana/

Let’s show the world what Food Sport is all about!! 🌎

Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center

02/01/2026

TODAY is the day that Barbecue Country on the The Heartland Network go live with the application for Barbecue County Season 2.
Do you have what it takes to be crowned Best Backyard BBQ Cook in America? It’s now time to show us all your cooking skills and send in a short video clip. 12 people will be chosen to be on the show. Let’s go .... cameras will be rolling soon.
Good luck!

Submit your audition video via public YouTube link below! Applications close February 28. Be sure to read the Terms and Conditions first.

01/28/2026

What a great event, in a great city. Bigger and better than ever. Look at their website for updates and qualifying events for you chance to be at the cool kids table.

🔥 WE’RE BACK, INDIANAPOLIS! 🔥

The World Food Championships is returning to the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center for a third consecutive year and we’re bringing the heat once again!!!

🌎As the global leader in Food Sport, WFC is proud to welcome elite culinary champions from around the world back to Indianapolis, October 15-18, for four unforgettable days of competition, culture, and championship moments. Get ready for more Golden Ticket opportunities than ever before!!

WFC… THIS is Food Sport.🏆

06/25/2025

06/05/2025

A little information for anyone that has a spark to try something more creative with their competitive cooking.

Interview with Grand Champion Randall Pang at the Famous Dave's All-Star BBQ Series 2025 (Indianapolis, IN)

05/23/2025

Dip into summer with your new favorite crowd-pleasing appetizer. ☀️ Try the recipe in the comments below!