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

Arlington BBQ Burnout

October 3, 2025

Arlington, TN, USA

The flames are roaring, and the turkey is sizzling—this BBQ battle is bringing the heat in Tennessee!

Monroe Turkey Smoke

October 18, 2025

Monroe, NC, USA

It’s a turkey takeover in North Carolina! The smoke is thick, the pits are fired up, and the flavor is out of this world.

American Royal World Series of Barbecue (Date TBD)

October 30, 2025

Kansas City, KS, USA

The granddaddy of them all just got a little more delicious! Turkey is stepping into the ring at the American Royal—because barbecue royalty deserves the best. Please note: the exact date is TBD.