BBQ on the Bow

09/27/2025

Smokeinthevalley in Edmonton, the Yoder Raffle is happening soon on Thanksgiving weekend. Scan the QR code for your chance to win. https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/bbq-otbs

09/26/2025

09/18/2025

Good reminder how short our summers are. 2 more contest left in Alberta.

❄️🔥 When the snow falls, the grill rises. 🍔🇨🇦

Only in Canada do we flip burgers in a blizzard, pair toques with shorts, and treat -20°C like perfect patio weather. Because here, BBQ season doesn’t end—it just gets a bit frostier.

While others shovel snow, we shovel steaks.
While others hibernate, we hibernate with hot dogs.
While others cancel plans, we fire up the charcoal and lean into the sizzle.

This isn’t just grilling—it’s a rite of passage. A declaration. A flame-grilled flex.

So here’s to the backyard warriors who brave the frostbite for flame-broiled perfection.
Here’s to the smoke in your beard, the snow in your boots, and the warmth in your soul.
Because in Canada, a little snow never stopped a real BBQ.

🥶🔥 Tough as ice. Hot as fire. Proud as ever. 🇨🇦

09/18/2025

Last night we had a board meeting to review BBQ on the Bow. We also discussed Alberta Cup and have decided to make trophies. These Trophies will be presented at Bow Island's Beantown Barbeque Cook-Off.

Chicken Champion
Ribs Champion
Pork Champion
Brisket Champion

Reserve Grand Champion
Grand Champion of Alberta Cup 2025.

With 2 competitions left Smokeinthevalley and Beantown Barbeque Cook-Off there is still room to move in these standings. Both contests are still taking entries and your top 4 cook's count. Let’s see who will be taking the hardware home.

Thank you Smoker Brokerfor Sponsoring this years Alberta cup and the Yoder Smokers YS640 raffle that will be drawn Oct 12. Tickets are still Available.

https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/bbq-otbs

09/17/2025

Alberta Cup Update as of September 16! Well done teams!

09/16/2025

Judges can still sign up as well on the KCBS Portal.

Last week to sign up! KCBS BBQ PRIZE PURSE!
Last chance for standings!
Come play with your friends!

09/16/2025

Smokeinthevalley Still has room for teams to sign up in the KCBS Master's Event coming up in a couple of weeks, September 26 to 28 in Edmonton, Alberta. This live fire event is worth the trip alone, competing onsite is just a bonus.

🔥 Smoke in the Valley KCBS Master Series BBQ Competition 📍 Rainbow Valley Campground 13206 Rainbow Valley Rd NW, Edmonton, AB 📅 September 25–28, 2025 🏆 KCBS Master Series Contest KCBS-sanctioned Master Series event – bring your own meats! 💰 Prize Pool: $15,000 + additional $2500 w...

09/11/2025

Registration is still open for the last 2 BBQ Contests in Alberta for Teams and Judges.

Smokeinthevalley is running in Edmonton from September 26 to 28. This is a $15,000 prize purse for KCBS Teams and if they hit 30 teams then it will increase another $2500. Don’t forget to come and see all the live fire entertainment. Taking a BBQ contest to the next level.

They are still accepting Master Team Registration at https://forms.gle/ttFkKJ27QRZqr6Cb6

And Backyard teams registration at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOn3It0gii4xrRsYGneUJhWW89L9KVGEkjYtqdipVgHE9iIg/viewform

Judging Registration is on the KCBS Judging Portal for Smoke in the Valley.

Bow Island Alberta is hosting Beantown Barbeque Cook-Off October 10th to 12th. This contest has 12 teams signed up already and is now a American Royal and Jack Daniel’s qualifier. Come and be part of their annual harvest fest as this town really gets behind their events not to mention $10,000 prize purse.
Team registration is at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoxBScI1D5NekFRUGz_1uRf7LRXmzumOmFahk13i5NX12bVA/viewform

Judging Link is at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaPTdPncIrnACzG36q90u3KXYLn2ye0I7PD9bQYHlTZjU_QQ/viewform

Good Luck to the teams competing this weekend in Summer Grillin' BBQ Festival May the Judges and Teams have safe Travels.

09/09/2025

Beantown Barbeque Cook-Off Just got the 8th team, Syndicate BBQ just signed up, Let's see if we can get 2 More teams today to secure the contest and make it a Jack Qualifier.

09/09/2025

Seeing how much this community gets behind their events will make it success. Just need more teams to sign up for the $10,000 prize purse. Judging is open as well all at www.bbqonthebow.com

One weekend so much fun
Check out what will be happening in the town Friday and Saturday

09/08/2025

Big Smoke Bonnyville just finished up today and Avery had the results updated in record time. Here are the fresh standings for Alberta Cup 2025. Teams are starting to drop their lowest scores and your top 4 cooks count.