Guava wood is used for meat smoking in Hawaii and is used at barbecue competitions across the United States.

The event showcases a variety of attractions, educational activities, a barbecue competition, stages featuring popular entertainers, and an enormous fireworks display held nightly.

A particular passion for Husbands is participating in barbecue competitions, which he has done from Vermont to Tennessee, capturing numerous trophies with his team.

He has been awarded several honors for his involvement judging barbecue competitions.

Dothan is also home to two professional barbecue competitions.

Because of their relatively low cost and stable temperature, they are sometimes used in barbecue competitions where propane and electric smokers are not allowed.

Other barbecue competitions are held in virtually every state in the United States during the warmer months, usually beginning in April and going through September.

Nationally and regionally sanctioned barbecue competitions occur.

There are hundreds of barbecue competitions across the region every year, from small local affairs to large festivals that draw from all over the region.

At sunset, 100 chefs and their portable grills reignite the world's fiercest barbecue competition.