In the past few days, a couple really cool contests have come to our attention, offering such sweet prizes as a Big Green Egg, an all expense paid trip to Steven Raichlen's Barbecue University, and a chance to grill alongside Bobby Flay in New Yawk City.

First up is a cool Father's Day contest from the folks at Grate Chef.  By visiting the "Roast Your Dad" contest here kids can take a shot at winning dad a Big Green Egg, steaks and a bunch of cool grilling accessories (a total value of $1,200).

Next we have Steven Raichlen, author of The Barbecue! Bible and countless other tomes.  This Summer, Steven is turning the tables—challenging America to show him something he has never seen before on the barbecue trail.

Steven Raichlen’s Ultimate Grilling Recipe Contest is looking to you, fellow barbecue fans, to come up with the next big grilling idea.    On Labor Day weekend, Steven will deem one lucky winner “America’s Next Ultimate Griller” and present him or her with the grand prize: an all-expense-paid trip to Barbecue University at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

And finally, we have Chef Flay, star of countless Food Network shows such as "Iron Chef America," "Grill It," "Throw Down" and others.  And while none of those shows have yet to feature Bobby going grill to grill against Smoke In Da Eye, we all have a shot at winning a turn as his wing man courtesy of Columbia Crest wine.  Shoot a quick 2 minute video of a recipe featuring the wine, upload it here and wait to see if you are one of two finalists to come to New York for the Flayvors of Washington Face-Off Challenge.

- SmokeInDaEye.com, Home of Bigger, Badder, Bolder BBQ