The American Royal World Series of Barbecue is the largest barbecue competition in the world, bringing teams together from across the United States and across the oceans, seas, and ponds to compete for the title of American Grand Champion. The 2021 World Series of Barbecue is tentatively scheduled for September 16-19, 2021 at the Kansas Speedway. In addition, the American Royal hosts other BBQ events and competitions each spring including our BBQ Sauce Contest, BBQ Rub contest and a Backyard BBQ Contest.