The Northeast Barbecue Society (NEBS) is a volunteer-run nonprofit that celebrates outdoor cooking across the Northeast. It focuses […]

Compete for cash prizes, Wooden Nickel invitations to the NEBS Invitational Championship, and a qualifying spot for the 2027 Grand American BBQ Invitational. Plus, bring the whole family for food vendors, crafts, a car show, and the Kids-Q Competition!
Submit team applications now at NEBS.org.
BBQ Tidbits!
Tidbits: Noun; Small, interesting pieces of information, news, or tasty morsels of food.
Key Meanings:
–Information: A brief, interesting fact, piece of gossip, or news item.
–Food: A small, delicious bite or delicate morsel to eat.
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