🔥🍖 Compete, Celebrate, and Claim Your Spot at the NM State BBQ Championship

The Luna County Old West Heritage Days Festival invites BBQ teams to compete in the New Mexico State Championship BBQ Cook-Off, where top pitmasters go head-to-head for cash prizes and a chance to qualify for the KCBS World Championships.

Event Details

Date: May 15–16, 2026

Location: 333 N Country Club Rd, Deming, NM

This two-day event brings together food, music, history, and community celebration in the heart of Deming. With a minimum of $8,500 in cash prizes awarded across categories, competitors have the opportunity to showcase their skills while being part of one of the region’s most exciting heritage festivals.