Events

The Victoria Sunrise Rotary will host its annual barbecue fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 6.

The $7 to go plates, chicken or beef with all the trimmings, will be available at Holy Family Church, 704 Mallette Drive.

With sponsorships and plate sales, last year the club was able to make $13,000 in donations to such organizations as the Adult Literacy Council, Billie Cattan Recovery Outreach, Boys and Girls Club, Christ's Kitchen, Hope of South Texas, Mid-Coast Family Services, Perpetual Help Home, Sure B.E.T., Victoria Christian Assistance Ministry, among several others.

It also provided scholarships to the Victoria College Police Academy.

Details

Monday, Feb. 14, Sweetheart Ball fundraiser for the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent, Spring Creek Place Event Center, sponsored by H-E-B. Tickets $50. Call 361-578-0591.

Friday, March 15, Red Cross Bash, National Guard Armory, Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross fundraiser, 361-573-2671 for sponsorship and ticket information.

This years Hammond Smokin' Blues and BBQ Challenge will see more than 50 KCBS teams from around the U.S. competing against each other and local teams for more than $12,000 in cash and prizes.

The event will also feature 60+ local teams competing in the Backyard Boogie and the Lamar Outdoor Advertising Chicken Little Contest, making this event the largest BBQ event in the State of Louisiana for the 7th year in a row.

The Hammond Smokin' Blues and BBQ Challenge will also feature local Bands from around the region playing music on the Northshore Broadcasting stage both Friday night and Saturday.

So come and enjoy World class BBQ and listen to local favorites.

Hammond Smokin' Blues and BBQ Challenge 2011 Details

March 25th – March 26th, 2011
P.O. Box 85
Hammond, LA 70404
Phone - 985-419-9863
FAX - 985-345-4233

Mark your calendars now! On April 30, 2011 the Hendersonville High Football Stadium will once again be filled with the delectable aroma of barbecue as the Henderson County BBQ Expo kicks off.

Not only will there be plenty of Barbecue to eat, patrons will enjoy arts and crafts, displays by non-profit organizations, schools and more! From a Kid’s Zone to all day long entertainment, this family friendly atmosphere is a must attend. The venue is located in downtown Hendersonville in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.

Visitors will enjoy a fun filled day for a small admission fee of $6.00. Children 12 and under get in for free. Gates are open to the public from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. This event is supported in part by Henderson County Travel & Tourism, Henderson County Parks & Recreation, Boyd Automotive, 99.9 Kiss Country and Ingles Supermarkets.

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) - Hopefully, you like eating your barbecue in hot weather because the annual Pork and Brew in Rio Rancho will now be held in July.

City Councilors voted on Wednesday to move the event, which is usually held in late March, to July 4th weekend.

They also approved expanding it from two days to three.

They said combining the Pork and Brew event and Fourth of July celebrations will save money and adding an extra day will bring in more revenue.

In 2010, one day was of the Pork and Brew event was cancelled due to the high winds.

In hopes of bringing a Veterans Day Parade to Salinas in November, organizers hope to raise more than $4,000 this Saturday with a BBQ fundraiser.

There are only two days left, and out of the 400 tickets, only 50 remain. Those without tickets, however, are able to purchase food until they run out, officials said.

Spearheaded by members of Salinas’ American Legion Post 31, organizers announced in December they are seeking to bring a traditional Veterans Day Parade to Oldtown on the holiday.

Saturday’s event is located at the Harley Davidson parking lot, 333 N. Main St., and will include a live band, tri-tip and chicken sandwiches, salad, food and drinks.

Tickets are $10.

For more information, call 776-0763.

The Second Annual Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival is returning to Manhattan for a second year in a row to LA.VENUE (608 West 28th Street (between 11th & 12th Ave.) on January 29, 2011.

The all-you-care-to-taste extravaganza is being held in two sessions: The Bacon Session Noon – 4pm and The Whole Hog Session 5:30pm – 9:30pm.

All ticket holders will receive a souvenir glass to sample over 60 beers and 40 bourbons while enjoying bluegrass music and plenty of barbeque from pulled pork, beef, brisket, chicken, ribs, country sides and more.

Master Distillers from the big Kentucky Bourbon Houses, Master Brewers from Internationally renowned breweries and Pitmasters from North Carolina, Maryland and Texas will be on hand with hands-on demonstrations and tasting classes.

Ticket Options for ages 21 +

Grand Poobah All Access Specialty Tasting Ticket (only 100 available)
Valid from noon-9:30 p.m. $150.00
Souvenir glass, lanyard, hat, unlimited sampling of beer, bourbon, food, and admission to special tasting seminar/class in Tasting Theater.

The Bacon Session 1 – Tickets: $85.00
Valid from Noon-4:00 p.m.
Unlimited samplings of beer, bourbon, food, and bacon sampling.

The Whole Hog – Session 2 – Tickets are $85.00
Valid from: 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Unlimited samplings of beer, bourbon, food, and a pulled pork BBQ dinner plate with fixin’s.

For more information on purchasing tickets for the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival, please visit BeerAndBourbon.com or call 800-830-3976.

More than 140 barbecue competition teams will flock, or maybe waddle with the occasional snort, their way to Tiger Town starting Friday.

"We've got tons of things this year," said Sherrie Long, a Pigfest board member. "It's going to be one big family party."

This year marks the 15th year of the annual competition, which is sponsored by the Junior League of Greater Lakeland.

A new addition to the festival this year is Legoland's sponsorship of the Kid's Corner, which will have blow-up obstacle courses, a rock climbing wall and Lego building stations.

Admission to the event is free, but coupons need to be purchased for beverages and food.

Lakeland Pigfest says;

"There's no better way to spend a weekend - the 15th Annual Lakeland Pigfest willl be held on January 28, 2011 from 5PM to 10PM and on January 29, 2011 a from 10AM to 5PM at the Tiger Town Complex in Lakeland, Florida. Come enjoy one of the best barbecue festivals of 2011 with plenty of food, music, and friends for the benefit of local charities!"

For more information on the Pigfest BBQ Festival, FL, head over to lakelandpigfest.net

The first Collier County Farm City BBQ began more than 30 years ago with a similar story. Following a bad crop season in Immokalee, the people of Naples invited the farmers to a barbeque. The following year, the farmers of Immokalee reciprocated the hospitality.

The event still rotates from Naples to Immokalee annually. The 2009 Farm City BBQ will be held on Wednesday, November 25, at Ave Maria.

The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce initiated the Farm City BBQ to help facilitate relationships with the county’s urban and rural residents, attracting 1,000 attendees.

The regulars know to show up in jeans and boots, but you still see a few in suits and skirts.

It is recommended that when you go:

* Wear jeans and boots. You want to look like a regular.

* Buy your vegetable bag early. It's a great deal and they always sell out.

* Come early for the networking.

* Come hungry. You can't beat the fresh vegetables and steak hot off the grill.

* Buy a raffle ticket. Leadership Collier is sure to have some valuable prizes.

* Bring a friend. You are supporting a good cause!

“We have a long relationship with the local farmers and we are honored to host the 2009 Farm City BBQ. As Ave Maria expands, we look forward to growing with our neighbors in Immokalee,” said Blake Gable.

If you want your tickets in advance, make sure you visit the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce office located at 2390 Tamiami Trail N. Ste 210 Naples, 34103 with proof of online purchase.

To book your tickets, head here, and note that tickets will not be mailed.

Date: 11.25.09

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

5050 Ave Maria Blvd.
Ave Maria, FL
Ave Maria University
Tickets: $20