Hoosier BBQ Classic

01/29/2026

Cancellation Notice:

To our BBQ Family, Competitors, and Fans,

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of the 2026 Hoosier BBQ Classic.

We know how much this event means to the Indiana BBQ community and the teams who travel from across the region to compete. For several months, our primary goal has been to find a new organizer or organization to take the reins and continue the tradition of this event. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we have not been successful in securing a successor as of today.

06/16/2025

Hoosier BBQ Classic 2025 Turkey Smoke Winners
Congratulations to all who heard their name called!!

1st place - Hoggy Bottom Boys , KY
2nd place - BOILER UP BBQ
3rd place - Cotton BBQ
4th place - Take it Easy BBQ
5th place - WE WILL ROCK QUE
6th place - On the Brink BBQ Team
7th place - Continental Barbecue Co.
8th place - A&R Barbeque
9th place - The Yellow Rose Texas BBQ Company
10th place - Buckeye Blue Smoke BBQ

06/11/2025

The Hoosier BBQ Classic 2025 Kids Que! The participants were Joe Minderman, Tobias Minderman, Autumn Cox, and Sebastian Schuetz. Congratulations to all of them!

06/06/2025

Who smokes the best turkey in the Hoosier State? Find out tomorrow at the Hoosier BBQ Classic . We have some of the best BBQ teams in the country out here competing this weekend. sponsored by the Your Indiana Turkey Farmers and .

06/05/2025

Things are shaping up nice!

06/05/2025

And the set up begins...

05/28/2025

Quick Reminder that we have two AWESOME Raffles for the contest this year.

$500 Gift Certificate to The Butcher Shoppe in Pensacola, FL. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20

Bottle of Michter's 10 Year Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25 with a limit of 300 tickets for sale.

Both Raffles will be drawn live at the Hoosier BBQ Classic Awards on Saturday, June 7th. Winner need not be present to win.

Raffle tickets can be purchased on the Hoosier BBQ Classic Website.
https://hoosierbbqclassic.com/hbbqc-store/ols/products/michters-10-single-barrel-bourbon---limited-300-tickets-1000-each-or-3-for-2500
https://hoosierbbqclassic.com/hbbqc-store/ols/products/the-butcher-shoppe-50000-gift-certificate

05/20/2025

It's official. We are a Jack Qualifier as of yesterday. Time to get signed up if you have been holding out. Last chance for an Indiana b**g for the 2025 Jack.

05/13/2025

We want to welcome a new sponsor the event. The Great Lakes BBQ Association has been a great supporter for the BBQ community and greatly appreciate their support for the 2025 Hoosier BBQ Classic.

05/13/2025

04/23/2025

The 2025 Hoosier BBQ Classic Bourbon Raffle Bottle.

Michter's 10 Single Barrel Bourbon

This is an excellent pour.

Tickets available at https://hoosierbbqclassic.com/hbbqc-store/ols/products/michters-10-single-barrel-bourbon---limited-300-tickets-1000-each-or-3-for-2500/v/MCH-S-10-SNG-3-TCK