two men smoking whole turkey on a grill

TURKEY IS THE

KING OF THE COALS

BEHIND THE SMOKE

Bigger bird means bigger flavor.

Make way for turkey. From competition BBQ events to your backyard, turkey’s versatility and capacity for big flavor reigns supreme on the coals. Turkey Smoke inspires pitmasters and grillers to think bigger and better than ever.

smoked-turkey

NTF Announces 2025 Turkey Smoke Barbecue Competition Lineup

Smoked Pulled Turkey Sandwich

RECIPE

Smoked Pulled Turkey Sandwich

SMOKING AND GRILLING

Jumbo Turkey Tailgate Wings

 
What's Smokin' Around the Country
What's Smokin' Around the Country

Virtual Event

Memphis in May

May 15, 2025

Memphis, TN, USA

Turkey is taking its place on the throne at the biggest barbecue party on the Mississippi! From Beale Street to the pit, this showdown is smokin’ hot.

Horse Town Brew n Que Festival

May 31, 2025

Norco, CA, USA

Saddle up for some serious turkey barbecue in the Wild West—where the beer flows, the smoke rises, and the turkey rules the pit!

Hoosier BBQ Classic

June 7, 2025

Franklin, IN, USA

Indiana’s best pitmasters are gobbling up the competition—who will reign supreme in this turkey-fueled battle?