# Event Details

- **Event Name**: GLBBQA Spring Fling Competition
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: GLBBQA SPRING FLING ANNOUNCEMENT!!

The GLBBQA Spring Fling Competition is back!!  
This year we will be at a new venue!

We are taking our talents to Coldwater Michigan!  

10TH Annual GLBBQA Spring Fling 
April 17th and 18th 2026
Branch County Fairgrounds
262 South Sprague Street
Coldwater, MI 49036

Entry Fees:
Members $200
Non- Members $250

The comp will be capped at 50 Teams!

Our website is currently undergoing a renovation.  We hope to have that up and running very soon for complete web payments for all GLBBQA comps, classes and membership renewal.   In the meantime, if you would like to register for the Spring Fling.  

Please email info@glbbqa.com  with: Team Name, Head Cook Name, if you are a Member or Non-Member, Contact Phone Number, KCBS #, and Mailing Address.

We will take each email as an entry and reply with your confirmation!  Then when the website is up and rolling, we will have each team head to the website to complete registration and payment.

We look forward to another incredible competition this year!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/coldwater/glbbqa-spring-fling-competition/200029512875234
- **Event Categories**: spring-break, contests, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 68

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Coldwater
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Branch County Fair
- **lat**: 41.929866978084
- **long**: -84.993846202128
- **full address**: Branch County Fair, 262 S Sprague St,Coldwater, Michigan, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: GLBBQA Spring Fling Competition
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is GLBBQA Spring Fling Competition being held?
  - **A:** GLBBQA Spring Fling Competition takes place on Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Branch County Fair, 262 S Sprague St,Coldwater, Michigan, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing GLBBQA Spring Fling Competition?
  - **A:** GLBBQA Spring Fling Competition is organized by Great Lakes BBQ Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** GLBBQA Spring Fling Competition is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Coldwater, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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