Where are my fellow Michiganders?

[Second Hand Smoke]

My apologies if this has already been discussed as I did not search this entire forum. I just became a member of SMF a couple months back and I may have asked this question back then, but I don't recall too many (if any) responses. I am what you would call a serious back-yard pit master. I like to enter a few BBQ contests each year, and I like to switch it up every year by entering different contests in different towns/cities. I am looking for contests that I have never entered before, and in the process, maybe even getting new teams into a contest that I am a committee member of that is held annually in my home town of Westphalia (always the Saturday after Labor Day). I'm not just focussed on BBQ contests as I am also interested in entering rib burns. A lot of people here have never heard the term "rib burn" so it may be a regional thing to Michigan. Those who are wondering...a rib burn is nothing more than a rib contest...who can make the best tasting and visually appealing ribs. This year (2025) I am entering rib burns in Durand (Railroad Days) and Dowagiac (their town festival) and I am entering BBQ contests in Grand Ledge, Westphalia, Charlotte and possibly Leslie, but I am looking for others to enter. If you are aware of upcoming/annual contests (either back yard *preferred*, or KCBS) in either the upper or lower peninsulas, let me know please. Bonus if you have contact information for this contests. Anyone that is interested in learning more about "my" contest, let me know and we can communicate via email or text. Thank you! - Bob