Celebrating the sport of outdoor cookoffs with community, camaraderie, and sanctioned competitions throughout Alabama and surrounding states
The ABA spotlights five different kinds of events to provide community members with a springboard to hone their skills and share their love of outdoor cooking with friends and neighbors.
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ABA Awards
Annual Highlight
Our premier event, bestowing the Team of the Year titles, showcases the finest cooking talent in the state.
Contests / Cook Trail
Elevating Standards
We proudly support sanctioned cookoff events, advancing the outdoor cooking sport with competitive spirit and delicious flavors.
Practice Contests
Instant Feedback
In practice cookoffs, community members have a platform to meet face-to-face with certified judges who have just scored their food.
Cooking Classes
Mentoring
Experienced cooks and pitmasters often offer small group classes to share their tips and tricks for winning.
Judging Classes
Gaining Insight
Our recognized sanctioning bodies' certified judging classes help our members understand cookoffs and flavors more broadly - and provide a new way to engage in the sport.
Upcoming Events
Events last added: 4/5/2026
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