Great Lakes BBQ Association
Where Passion Meets Smoke
Why Join the Great Lakes Barbecue Association?
Exclusive Videos & Tutorials
Learn from the best with members-only videos on meat trimming, competition tips, and more.
Exclusive Videos & Tutorials
Learn from the best with members-only videos on meat trimming, competition tips, and more.
Member-Only Discounts
Access exclusive discount codes from top meat vendors, rubs, and sauce suppliers.
Member-Only Discounts
Access exclusive discount codes from top meat vendors, rubs, and sauce suppliers.
Competitions
Participate in prestigious events like Team of the Year, Spring Fling, and Beak to Beak.
Competitions
Participate in prestigious events like Team of the Year, Spring Fling, and Beak to Beak.
Vibrant BBQ Community
Connect, share, and grow with fellow BBQ enthusiasts and pitmasters.
Vibrant BBQ Community
Connect, share, and grow with fellow BBQ enthusiasts and pitmasters.
Choose Your Membership Level
Individual Membership
- One-year GLBBQA membership
- Discounts on Events/Classes
- Eligibility in Team of the Year
- GLBBQA Window Decal & Magnet
And much more!
Family
Membership
- Membership for two household members
- Connect with other enthusiasts
- All individual benefits included
- GLBBQA Logo Car Koozie community
Business / Corporate
Membership
- Ideal for businesses & teams
- All family benefits included
- Promote your brand within the community
- Special event opportunities
- And more!
Elevate Your BBQ Skills
Our Premier Competitions
Team of the Year
Complete for top honors in the ultimate test of BBQ mastery throughout the season.
Spring Fling
Our annual KCBS – sanctioned event, celebrating the art of competitive barbecue.
Beak to Beak Invitational
An exclusive chicken competition for qualified pitmasters by invitation only.
About the Great Lakes BBQ Association
Founded in 2007, the Great Lakes Barbecue Association is a community organization dedicated to promoting and celebrating barbecue culture throughout the Great Lakes region, including Mishigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, and Pennsylvania, and Canada.
Our mission is to create opportunities for members, their families, business partners, and the public to unite through cooking classes, events, and competitions. We aim to foster an environment where ideas, tips, recipes, and even those closely guarded secret ingredients can be shared and celebrated. Join us as we build connections and grow the vibrant BBQ community!