Congratulations to BBQ on the Bow 2026’s Grand Champion Prairie Smoke & Spice BBQ and Reserve Grand Champion Bigg Smoak. Both teams qualify for BBQ World Cup & Expo in Vegas this upcoming April.

Thanks for another great event. See you in 2027!

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2026 BBQ on the Bow will be a BBQ World Cup Qualifying event

At its core is a $1 million championship—the ultimate stage to crown the next great pitmaster. Surrounding it is a massive live-fire Expo celebrating the culture, creativity, and future of barbecue. The Competition Built in a season-long, progressive format—similar to the…

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Mission Statement

To enhance the quality of life in Calgary through a free, fun, family oriented annual festival featuring Canada’s oldest sanctioned BBQ competition and local music.

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The History
The BBQ on the Bow Society, established in 1993, is a registered not-for-profit organization. The Society is committed to enhancing the quality of life in Calgary socially, culturally and economically and hosts the "Alberta Championships" for Kansas City BBQ (southern style).

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