One of the most popular BBQ competitions in Idaho is the Idaho State BBQ Championship, held in Pocatello every August. The event features live music, food vendors, and various activities, along with the BBQ competition.
Other notable BBQ competitions in Idaho include the North Idaho State Fair BBQ Competition in Coeur d’Alene, the Teton BBQ Festival in Driggs, and the Boise BBQ Festival. These events feature live music, food vendors, and various activities, along with the BBQ competitions.
Idaho’s BBQ scene is influenced by its proximity to the Pacific Northwest and other BBQ hotspots, as well as by the state’s unique regional flavors and ingredients. Popular dishes include pulled pork, ribs, brisket, and smoked chicken, as well as Idaho-style BBQ dishes like smoked trout and wild game.
| March 25, 2023: Smoke ‘Em If You Got ‘Em: a BBQ – Boise, ID |
| June 17, 2023: Discovery Fire – Coeur d’Alene, ID |
| August, 2023: Claim to Flame BBQ – Boise, ID |
| September, 2023: Idaho Sanctioned BBQ Competition – Caldwell, ID |
