Our Mission
The Iowa Barbeque Society is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the promotion of outdoor cooking through numerous educational and charitable activities. Encouraging all Iowans to develop an appreciation for barbeque and outdoor cooking, the group sponsors numerous fundraisers and charitable events for the promotion of barbeque as well as the better- ment of our neighborhoods and communities less fortunate.
New Contest
A new KCBS sanctioned contest is coming to Ottumwa, IA. For more information on the “O’Town BBQ Showdown” click here.
Iowa Barbeque Society Gives for the 10th Year
By:Mike Tucker
On Saturday, December 13th, the Iowa Barbeque Society once again gathered at the Salvation Army parking lot in Des Moines. Over thirty volunteers showed up bright and early to fire up their smokers, and spread out hundreds of items to distribute to the people of inner city Des Moines. Hundreds of hand knitted hats, coats and gloves, over a hundred fresh Christmas trees, nice used toys, one half ton of fresh cooked pork loin, 400 hot breakfasts, 20 gallons of hot cider, hot chocolate, fresh bread, cakes, cookies, and more were all distributed in less than 2 hours. The recipients ranged in age from toddlers to senior citizens. It was a bright sunny day, and a good day for giving.
Thanks to Sysco Foods, Cookies BBQ, Smokey Ds BBQ, Russ and Franks, Hawgeyes, The ISU Meat Lab, Woody’s Smoke Shack, and primarily the Iowa BBQ Society, for purchasing the meat and trees. The funding for the Iowa BBQ Society is provided by the Marshalltown BBQ contest, as well as membership drives and special events. Volunteers who helped were members of the IBS and Urban Dreams: Joe Cordray, Mike Tucker, Pat Jacobson, Speed Herrig, Bret Wram, Harlan Janssen, Terry Kirton, Chris Marshall, Jeff Wilkerson, Hank Maxwell, Shad Kirton, Leon Clemens, Russ Cerniglia, Woody Wasson, Brian and Jennifer Sweeny, Karen Kelly, Zach Butcher, Anne Rehnstrom, Kenna Joe Lambertson, Araceli Goode, Pam Long, Louis Long, Simon Long, Reggie, Tom Whitney, Mike Whitney, Steve & Chris Burch, John Monek, Ron & Dena Milhouse, Fred Horstman, Chris Wheeler, Michael, and FC Parrish. Speed Herrrig was also presented
Cooks That Care 2008
The Iowa Barbecue Society will host its Tenth Annual Christmas Tree and Barbecue give away this Saturday December 13th 2008 at 9 am.
The Iowa Barbecue Society (IBS) members in conjunction with Cookies Food Products, Urban Dreams, The Salvation Army, SYSCO Foods, TNT Landscaping, Absolute Flavors & Smoky D’s BBQ will give away 100 Christmas trees and 1000 pounds of great bbq pork starting at 9am this Saturday. The event will be held in the Salvation Army parking lot located at 1330 – 6th Ave in Des Moines.
The event is open to anyone in need of a Christmas tree or a good meal. The Barbecue society members will also be donating coats, gloves and hats to those in need. There are no pre qualifications involved.
As a non profit organization the IBS is proud of their involvement with Wayne Ford and the Urban Dreams organization and over the years has given away over 1000 Christmas trees and several tons of cooked BBQ pork and beef.
If you would like to help with this project, would like to donate or have questions please call Mike Tucker or Bret Wram at TNT Landscaping for more information.
Congratulations Fred
Congratulations to Iowa's Fred Hortsman of 4 Mile Smoking Crew for his second place finish at the Jack Daniels World Championship.
Christmas Tree and Food Giveaway
The Iowa BBQ Society is proud to announce that their annual Christmas Tree and food giveaway is slated for December 13, 2008. For over a decade, fresh Christmas Trees and Wreaths, along with delicious slow smoked pork, clothing, toys (and other items of need) have been distributed free of charge to the people of inner city Des Moines. Thousands of trees, and tons of food have been passed out, with no questions asked. Its a wonderful exchange between our members and the people of the inner city. Please feel free to donate, help cook and distribute, or simply read about the event.
Senior Q, The Ribs for Kids event, and the Tree and food giveaway are truly what symbolizes the people of the Iowa Barbeque Society. This event is largely funded by the Iowa BBQ Society. For details, call Mike Tucker at Hawgeyes BBQ. 515-965-1206.
Ribs for Kids
Once again the Iowa BBQ Society will be offering its annual Ribs for Kids program. Now entering its 7th year (Started in 2002), this program has had a positive impact on hundreds of Des Moines inner city youths. It is a joint venture between the Iowa BBQ Society, The Iowa State University Meat Lab, and Cookies BBQ. Numerous smaller sponsors are also involved in making this event such a success. The date for 2008 is November 1st, and will once again be hosted by Cookies BBQ, in Wall Lake, Iowa. For more information, contact Mike Tucker at Hawgeyes BBQ, or Kohl, at the ISU Meat Lab. Anyone is welcome to attend, donate, or help in any way. The project is largely funded by the Iowa BBQ Society, and our members are proud of what we have accomplished.
Senior Q
All Iowans(and others) are encouraged to check out "Senior Q", and what its all about. Originating right here in Iowa, this program has become a nationwide campagne designed to raise awareness of the importance of our elderly. Thousands of senior citizens have been treated to delicious BBQ, and a reinforcement of their continued importance to us. October has been officially named "Senior Q Month" for this project. Iowa BBQ Society members will be gathering at locations throughout the State. If you would like to attend an event, please feel free to join Darren Warth and Mike Tucker, October 11th, 2008. The Location will be at the Sunnyview Care Facility in Ankeny, from 11-2. Please take the time to read past stories, visit an existing event, or plan your own.
