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

Smoke on the Rail BBQ Festival

July 26, 2025

New Freedom, PA, USA

All aboard the flavor express! Turkey is taking over the tracks with a smoky bite you won’t forget.

BBQ & Fly-In on the River

August 16, 2025

Excelsior Springs, MO, USA

The only thing flying higher than the planes? The aroma of perfectly smoked turkey! Buckle up for a barbecue experience like no other.

8th Annual DuPont BBQ Cookoff

August 17, 2025

DuPont, WA, USA

Washington, get ready to taste the best turkey this side of the Cascades—because this competition is smokin’ hot!