Welcome
The ABA was formed in 2006 to oversee the Alabama Governor’s Cup, which is awarded to the professional barbecue teams with the highest overall points in their top five contests on the Alabama Barbecue Trail, which consists of sanctioned contests throughout the state. For a schedule and links to the contests click here. We will also be promoting other BBQ contests such as backyard cookoffs as part of the Alabama BBQ Trail. The ABA will promote all of the these contests nationally at other professional barbecue contests to attract tourism to the state and to each of the host cities.
2013 Dues are due for Event and Individual Memberships
Contact Jeanette at jeanette@southbaldwinchamber.com
We are happy to announce that the Alabama BBQ Association is now offering individual, family and Cook team membership to the organization! For a fee, individuals, families and teams may now become members. In return, you will receive a membership document, a decal, and that good feeling that you are helping to promote bbq in the State of Alabama. Please consider joining with us!
Click on the pdf icon below to download and print the forms.
- Membership Application Form:
- Professional Division Event Application:
- Backyard Division Event Application:
- ABA Rules and Requirements:
-- Congratulations to our 2012 winners:
Pro Division Grand Champion: Jiggy Piggy
Pro Division Reserve Grand Champion: South Pork
Pro Division Third Place: Wild Bunch Butt Burners
Backyard Division Grand Champion: Pit Row BBQ
Backyard Division Reserve Grand Champion: Barbeque Grillbillies
Backyard Division Third Place: Heavy P BBQ
**A special thanks goes out to the following events that donated a free entry to their event:
These free entries were in a drawing at the BBQ Christmas party in Fayetteville, TN. This party was held the first Saturday in December.
Memphis TN – Variety Club
Sevierville TN
Plant city FL
Winchester TN
Amelia Island FL
Cookeville TN
Huntsville AL
Cleveland TN
Owensboro KY
Lewisburg TN
Greenwood SC
Tupelo MS
Corinth MS
Mobile Al
Lincolnton NC
Carrolton KY
Dothan AL
Pensacola FL
Hartselle AL
Laughlin NV (2)
Tunica MS
Atlantic City NJ
Talladega AL