About Us

Our Pit Master Will Blackstock has competed for over 25 years within the BBQ circuit and after winning a multitude of awards and championships he was invited to compete against the finest at the American Royal Invitational. 

Co-Founders Kyle Neely and Kelly Jordan in their quest to master the BBQ craft created the HowdyQue Brisket Academy pulling together Pit Masters, Meat Professors, Pit Builders, and other trade professionals for instructional and hands on classes for a weekend of learning and entertainment. 

HowdyQue Brisket Academy is held once a year in March. Class reservations are limited to 30 people and taken on a first come first serve basis.