Destination America HD

Barbecue cooking skills, nerves and patience are tested during Alabama's state championship at the Decatur Riverfest.

Lee Ann and Myron face whole-hog competition, while tempers flare between Johnny and one of the local cooks at a cook-off in Murphysboro, Ill.

Top teams compete in the American Royal Invitational in Kansas City, Mo.; Myron faces his rival on the circuit; rookie Paul begs for help from a pro.

Nearly 500 professional and amateur barbecue teams compete for more than $40,000 in prizes at the American Royal Open in Kansas City, Mo.

A couple wants to find a more coastal location in New London County, Conn., after living in Groton, Conn., for seven years.

After getting engaged and having their honeymoon in Mexico, Chris and Lisa are hooked on the idea of searching for the perfect family vacation home in the vibrant beach town of Sayulita to escape the harsh Minnesota winters.

A family from Utah searches for a vacation home among the pine trees and rocky cliffs of Lincoln City, Ore.

An engaged couple wants to find a home away from the noise and crowds of Boston and searches for a place with a vacation feel in Winthrop, Mass.

A couple want to find a house together on Vashon Island to escape the bustle of Seattle and will have to commute by ferry.

A couple want to escape the Phoenix heat for the more temperate weather and amazing views of Fidalgo Island, Wash.

Saint Paul Winter Carnival; the Nordic Waffle Pizza and the super-indulgent Biergarten Cupcake; Lil' Corn Cakes and an ooey-gooey S'Mores Chimney Stack.

A pizza covered in gooey penne alla vodka; a fancy Hamptons Dog; the ultimate Italian-American combo, a Cannoli Calzone; the sweet and savory Loaded Churro Fries; the Strawberry Cheeseshake and the Food Court Megastick.

Everyone's favorite side dish takes center stage as Noah Cappe celebrates over-the-top fries loaded with lots of toppings; Noah even tries a few toppings that only the craziest carnival cooks could create.

The fairground wasn't made for forks and knives, so Noah Cappe is checking out the fork-free favorites and the hand-held carnival treats that keep people coming back.

Delaware State Fair; shrimp dog; "Crabtastic Po' Boy"; Apple Scrapple burger; deep-fried Key lime pie.

Texas State Fair in Dallas; bacon-tilla; chicken-fried lobster; carrot cake roly; deep-fried sweet potato pie; Oakland County Fair in Davisburg, Mich.

Noah visits the Great New York State Fair for The Defibrillator, piquant Buffalo chicken mac and cheese, clamwich, and PB&J Ice Cream; a visit to the South Carolina State Fair in Columbia to try The Super Stick, meatball sub and The King's Corn Dog.

Noah Cappe visits the Big E in West Springfield, Mass., to try the turducken sandwich, Country Fried Shepherd's Pie, deep-fried fruit punch and The Big E-clair; Gwinnett County Fair in Georgia features Sunday Dinner Sundae and the Funnel Fried Bacon.

Noah visits the Wilson County Fair in Lebanon, Tenn. and tries Tennessee Hot Chicken and tastes Meme's Meatloaf Sammy; Noah enjoys the Three Little Pigs Melt and tries Buffalo Chicken Stromboli at the Pickaway County Fair in Circleville, Ohio.

Noah visits the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver and gorges on the Big Pickle Dog, then samples the Colonel Katsu Bao, before trying the Deep Fried Margarita for dessert; Noah visits the LA County Fair in Pomona, Calif.

After a family health crisis, this family is looking to put down roots in their Arkansas community, but they're a whopping $600,000 apart on how much they want to spend.

A momma's boy struggles to please his mother while hunting for his first place in Tampa Bay, as he wants to find a bachelor pad where he can entertain his friends and she wants him to purchase a home he can grow into.

After moving back to Charlotte, N.C., a couple with three kids are living with her parents and want to find a house fast; they both want to avoid projects, but his pickiness may force them to settle for a fixer-upper he can customize to his tastes.

A couple that relocate from Chicago to their hometown in Michigan want to start a family, but they have different lifestyles in mind; she wants a home that gives her a walkable city life, but he'd prefer lots of land and space for his hobbies.

A family searches for a vacation home in Palm Coast, Fla.; he wants a low-maintenance condo, but she's looking for a bigger place that has more bedrooms and rental potential.

Florida newlyweds are ready to buy a home of their own where they can start a family; however, she has her heart set on a vintage charmer in downtown St. Petersburg, and he wants a move-in ready in the suburbs.

Former work enemies-turned-couple want to buy their first home in Philadelphia, but old rivalries rear their ugly heads as one pushes for a classic Philly row home and the other has her heart set on a suburban family home.

A couple are living in a hotel with their 2-year-old daughter as they search for a new home in Greenville, S.C.; she wants new construction, and he's looking for plenty of outdoor space and a yard to maintain.

After vacationing all over the world, a couple has decided to purchase beachfront property in Nosara, Costa Rica.

A couple wants a family vacation home on Dauphin Island, Ala., and they search for a place near the beach.

After spending their childhood vacationing in Orange Beach, Ala., a couple wants a place there with a direct view of the Gulf of Mexico.

College sweethearts want to buy a beach house in Ocean City, Md., where they can build memories with their child.

Angela wants a change of scenery and while weighing her options, she remembers a family vacation in Gulfport, Mississippi, and immediately decides it would be the perfect city for a fresh start.

A couple wants to enhance family time by buying a beachfront home in Galveston, Texas, that is only an hour away from their Houston house.

Crafty couple Victoria and Michael take on DIY bloggers Naomi and Sage in a battle of youth vs. wisdom.

Sweet-talking duo Samantha and Nyesha against childhood best friends Lindsey and Frank at Stormville Airport Antique Show and Flea Market.

Lovebird flippers Marco and Ali against honey-do flippers Cara and Mike; elegant industrial, built-in design and a mixology project.

Caribbean amigos Gabriel and Marco face off against Long Island artists Karen and Jennifer; deconstructing a vanity into a pair of nightstands.

A harmonica-playing duo faces off against sassy shoppers.

Performers from the Broadway musical Bright Star take on the stars of the musical Fun Home in flipping challenges that include a Period Piece, a Spotlight on Design and Improvised Design.

Husband and wife take on a father-daughter duo; a side table made from a wooden card catalogue; a coffee table made from motorcycle fenders.

Identical twins Kathleen and Casey go up against brothers-in-law Alec and Ante; giving a vanity table a stylish upgrade; industrial light fixtures.

Brothers Jay and Andrew battle against roommates Ashley and Larissa in the Vignette Challenge; rustic vs. boho chic.

Husbands Jason and Graham take on their wives Jennifer and Melanie; copper bucket; marquee sign.

Lovebird flippers Marco and Ali against honey-do flippers Cara and Mike; elegant industrial, built-in design and a mixology project.

Caribbean amigos Gabriel and Marco face off against Long Island artists Karen and Jennifer; deconstructing a vanity into a pair of nightstands.