The BBQ festival, expected to draw as many people as last year, about 30,000 over two days, is in its 15th year. A portion of the proceeds from barbecue sales benefits local charities, including the sponsor, Junior League of Greater Lakeland.

About 150 teams from roughly 20 different states are taking part in the event this year. Half of them are competing in the professional division for a chance at a cash prize and to qualify for larger competitions.

The event is the Florida State Barbecue Championship for teams competing for prize money from the Kansas City Barbecue Society. Carolyn Wells, a representative with the society, said Pigfest is seen as one of the early and more significant competitions in the season.

The Pigfest 2011 Annual BBQ Festival continues today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., drawing in more and more people to enjoy the finger-licking' goodness that only the Pigfest can deliver.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Coming this Saturday June 12, 2010 from 10 am to 6 pm is theat the Orange County BBQ festival that is held annually at the Orange County Fairgrounds, FL.

The BBQ festival has grown considerably, and this year there will be over 60 teams present including, NQ BBQ, Baby Roos, Left Coast, Kingpinz, Big Bad BBQ, the Smokin' Yankees and many more.

The single day event has a great deal to offer, including a "Mr BBQ Pageant", where a diverse selection of colourful "Mr BBQ'ers" will be voted for by the attending public in an attempt to win the coveted title.

The Mr. BBQ lineup includes the likes of Ben V. “Lance Smellstrong”, Brian Z "The Lint Trap", Stuart R. "Floozy Kazoo", Darrin P. “Chuckle Cheeks” and many others, all of whom will be doing their best to win your vote on the day.

In addition to the California BBQ Association & Kansas City BBQ Society State Championship Competition, there will also be a Rib Eating Contest (admission tickets can be bought on the door or on the phone), as well as a raffle, car show and a Kids Zone to keep the younger ones happy.

The day looks like a great deal of fun!

Vistors of the Orange County festival should be aware that

• Lawn chairs & blankets are welcome.  No outside food or drinks allowed.
• No Pets allowed in campground
• Hand Stamp available for re-entry

Schedule

12:00 p.m. - Butterfly Celebration (at the stage)
1:00 p.m. – Rib Eating Contest
2:00 p.m. – Mr. BBQ Pageant
2:45 p.m. – Car Show Awards
5:00 p.m. – BBQ Competition and People’s Choice Awards

For more details and to reserve your ticktets for the Orange County BBQ festival

Contact

Kristie's Foundation/Kristie's Place
714-408-9781 • Fax: 714-956-1475
(email) events @ kristies.org

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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

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The DeForest Area Chamber of Commerce's board of directors has pulled the plug on this years North Star Blues & BBQ event just two years after it's first appearance.

It appears as though lack of finances for the event are to blame, and executive director Lisa Beck said "The level of sponsorship required to support the festival was deemed too burdensome for area businesses and community sponsors, and continuing the festival poses too great a risk of financial loss."

In September, the board had decided to hold the festival for at least one more year, with some alterations as to how the event was to be organised.

Despite the boards efforts at trying to raise revenue from the BBQ competition, the event was not to be.

Beck said the chamber took in $25,000 less in sponsorships in 2009. In 2008, the chamber got $47,000. In 2009, the sum decreased to $22,000. Lisa Beck said that the board wants to see sponsorships increased by at least $5,000 to $8,000 for next year.

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Join the NBBQA at their National Conference on February 2nd to 6th 2009, explore the Spirit of BBQ in the Land of the Blues! Plans are well underway for the conference that will be held in Memphis Tennessee.

There will be no better opportunity in 2010 to explore all things BBQ. Whether you are a seasoned pit master, a fledgling competitor or a backyard  enthusiast, there is something for you.

Join hundreds of friends and family from all over the country for education, networking, food and fun in the great tradition of barbecue. From tried and true to bold and new - our conference offers the very best of industry information to a unique cross-section of the Q community.

The 2010 NBBQA Conference will be held at the Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center in Olive Branch, Mississsippi, a suburb of Memphis.

NBBQA has negotiated a conference room night rate of $99 single/double. To make your reservations, contact the hotel directly (866) 851-0393 and tell them you are with the NBBQA.

For more information on the event, including books, itinerary and advertising information, head over to the NBBQA to find out more.

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Honoring the rich Carolina tradition of great tasting BBQ food, Hubba Hubba Smokehouse’s custom wood-fired pit based in Flat Rock, NC, brings a robust smoky flavor to all of their food. Their menu features great tasting freshly made sauces, classic sides, and special order desserts to be enjoyed in Hubba Hubba's smokehouse or in the comfort of your own home.

Hubba's sandwiches are generously proportioned and include pulled pork, pulled chicken, sliced brisket and sliders of any meat.

Their tantalising BBQ plates come with two sides & corn bread and include your choice of pulled pork, pulled chicken, and sliced brisket.

Hubba's Baby Back Ribs simply have to be tried, and are available in full and half racks/ If you only feel slightly hungry, take a chance and have a full rack as you will find that half a rack seems to dissapear fairly quickly!

Sides of Baked Beans, Potato Salad, and various tasty slaws, greens and fries. Their home-made corn bread is also highly recommended.

Diners at Hubba Hubba's SmokeHouse are invited to join them for Fish Tacos on Fridays and Saturdays, and can experience the intense and delightful flavours of smoked fish soft tacos with avocado slaw and salsa fresca as sides.

For mouthwatering pit smoked barbecue that has been cooked with the love and care that fans of BBQ adore, you would be doing yourself a great disservice by not stopping by Hubba's sometime and sampling some of the best BBQ that Carolina has to offer.

Visitors are advised to call ahead for seasonal hours, carry out, delivery and full-service catering information to avoid dissapointment.

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Hubba Hubba Smokehouse to hold free BBQ cooking workshop

Residents of NC will be pleased to hear that Hubba's will be holding a free workshop for adults and children on how to cook for and participate in barbecue competitions 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 29 at the restaurant, 2724 Greenville Highway.

An education that should surely not be missed!

Starr Teel, owner of Hubba Hubba, and Jim Tabb, founder of the Blue Ridge BBQ and Music Festival, will lead the workshop and divulge his wealth of enviable knowledge.

People wishing to enter the free class may bring their own BBQ grills and ribs or may just want to observe a first class cooking demonstration from a true veteran BBQ'er.

For more information, call Paige Hafner on 697-2000.

The steakhouse and Henderson County Young Leaders Program are hosting the Future Legends of Barbeque Competition on Oct. 10 at Camp Greystone, in Tuxedo.

Hubba Hubba Wood-Fired Smokehouse
2724 Greenville Hwy
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 694-3551
For Catering Call (828) 702-1301
Open Tuesday – Saturday 11 – 3:00

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The Whole Hog BBQ and Music Festival is being held, today, August 9th running from noon until 7pm at the Dartmouth College Highway (Route 10), North Haverhill Fairgrounds, NH. Get down there if you aren't already for a great day out!

Events begin 12:15 with Tammy Fletcher's Mountain Girls!

Tickets will cost $12 per person day of, $10 per person in advance.
Children under the age of 12 have free admission.

The Whole Hog BBQ and Music Festival features great live music and a Memphis BBQ Network-sanctioned barbeque competition. Enjoy a beautiful day in the Upper Connecticut River Valley, eating barbeque and other treats, shopping, and enjoying live music.

After the formal judging is completed at around 4 p.m., taste and judge the finished product from our competition teams until the meat is gone. Visitors will have their chance to cast a vote for their favorite in the People’s Choice contest.

The day will be quite a spectable as this is New England's only Memphis BBQ Network Sanctioned Event.

There will be a cooking competiton for Whole Hog, Ribs and Shoulder, BBQ Teams. The winner will be given entry fee to the Annual Memphis in May BBQ Competition in Memphis, Tenn.

Watch HGTV for the chance to see Bare-Bones BBQ Team - who are last years Whole Hog Competition Winners.

There will be plenty of great live music on offer; a Memphis BBQ Network - sanctioned BBQ competition with ribs, shoulder and whole pig; and an assortment of other tasty treats and crafts in a scenic outdoor setting in the Upper Connecticut River Valley.

Look for our many raffle prizes (our 2009 winners will also be posted here), donated by our local merchants. Tickets will be available in advance as well as on the day of the festival. You don't have to be present to win.

The highlight of the day will come at around 6:30 p.m. when the BBQ contest winners will be announced and presentation of the Chamber Showcase Raffle prizes will take place.

If you are heading down to the Whole Hog BBQ and Music Festival, here are some extra details;

* The gates will open at 11 a.m.

* Admission to the festival will be $12.00 for those over twelve years of age

* Advance sale tickets available for $10.00 at:

Blackmount Equipment, North Haverhill
Windy Ridge Orchard, North Haverhill
Wells River Savings Bank, All locations
Woodville Guaranty Savings Bank, All locations

* Admission includes the opportunity to sample lots of excellent ‘pig’ on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning as soon as the formal judging is over (about 4 p.m).

* Other food and beverage purchases are not included in the admission charge.

Contact info:
Marvin Harrison
(802) 547-3244 x 367

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Saturday 8th August will herald Los Angeles's very first Korean BBQ cookoff, that will display the pinnacle of Korean cuisine cooked by LA's finest restaurant chefs and looks set to be an exciting chance for Southern Californias residents to experience the delectable taste of Korean BBQ.

The event has been organised by the Korean American Coalition – Los Angeles (KAC) in partnership with Yelp.

The Korean cookoff will be a very large affair with over 5,000 participants expected to turn up for the event, so turning up early to get inside and organised is recommended.

Foodwise, there is no shortage on offer. There are ten restaurants that are participating in the Korean BBQ competition including Beverly Soon Tofu, Byul Dae Po (Star BBQ), Ham Ji Park, Jinju Galbi, Mu Dae Po, Park’s BBQ, So Hyang, and Soowon Galbi.

With plenty of authentic Korean BBQ on offer, the restaurants are offering a variety of food for just $10-15/plate which represents great value for money considering the quality, with other vendors offering drinks, grilled corn and other delectable beverages and bites.

The BBQ competition will have categories which will include LA galbi , galbi, pork ribs, bulgogi, and grilled intestine barbecue.

There will be many notable judges who will be presiding over the competitors, with the likes of Jonathan Gold (Pulitizer Prize winning food critic), Russ Parsons (writer for the LA Times as food editor), Evan Kleiman (Host of the Good Food Show on KCRW), Emile Mack, Jim McDonnell, The Honorable Michelle Park Steel, and the Honorable Herb J. Wesson, Jr. serves as Los Angeles City Councilman, representing the 10th District, which includes parts of Korea town.

The Korean BBQ cookoff can be located at the parking lot of the Summit on Sixth Building, 3223 W. Sixth St., Los Angeles 90010. The event is accessible through the Walgreens parking lot off of Vermont Ave. or Sixth St., as well as off of New Hampshire Ave, so access will not be a problem.

The event is sure to be entertaining and enjoyable, so if you are in the area and want to sample great food and experience a unique large scale BBQ cookoff first hand, then this could be the ideal place for you to be on Saturday.

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Why blame the weather for putting off a BBQ?

The London Bikers don't, that's for sure!

With the British Summer not turning out well as we have all heard repeatedly in weather reports over the last few weeks, it did not dampen the London Bikers high spirits at their Annual Summer BBQ event.

The London Bikers held their BBQ at the Two Brewers pub, in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, which kicked off at 4pm on Sunday where dozens of bikers from the London area and further afield, gathered in a large social event to enjoy some great BBQ.

Many prizes had been donated by the members to raise money for their charity, London Air Ambulance, which tallied up to over £200.

One of the spectacles at the London Bikers BBQ, was a BSB Superstock Bike that is currently being used for this seasons BSB racing which has been raced at the Isle of Man TT.

Apparently, the event went down well with everyone and it goes to show that whatever the weather may have in store, you can always enjoy a BBQ if the food is good. Judging by the pictures of the BBQ in their gallery, it did look good!

Perhaps for the more enthusiastic BBQ'ers among the London Bikers, they might consider taking their own cooking arrangements with them next time?

Is this the ideal bikers solution to BBQing on the move? An Orange County Chopper inspired by a David Klose BBQ pit design.

Congrats to the London Bikers for pulling off a successful Summer BBQ and raising money for a great charity.

Bikers appreciate portability and simplicity when it comes to cooking, and the Cobb Barbecue fits that niche perfectly - as used by the Hairy Bikers on T.V.

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If you are a keen BBQer and want to try your hand in an easy-going competition, get your free entry asap to take part.

Keen homestyle BBQ grillers have an exciting chance to display their barbecue skills, as well as having the chance to win several cool barbecue-related prizes, including legendary Traeger wood pellet grills, as well as a trip to Salem during the BBQ competition at the Umatilla County Fair.

Last year Umatilla County smoked the competition with Bryan Miller and Andrea Kelly winning the chicken grilling contest at the Oregon State Fair. Dubbed Bryan and the friend with the barbecue, the Milton-Freewater duo will return to defend their crown.

The Foster Farms Big Cluck Grill-off is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Painted Hills Natural Beef Backyard Grilling Contest will follow on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

"You don't have to have competed before and you don't have to be any sort of master griller," said Delia Wallis, fairgrounds office assistant.

Wallis said there's still time for potential contestants to prepare themselves before firing up their barbecues for competition.

"Now's the time to practice on your family and friends," she said. "We've had past competitors have barbecues and have their family and friends taste test."

Although there's no fee to enter, there are a limited number of slots open for each of the grilling competitions, so people interested in showcasing their backyard culinary skills need to register through the fairgrounds office.

It's great to see small open competitions like this with free entry made available to keen amateur BBQ'ers wanting to get their feet wet in friendly competition. This opportunity it too good to miss, and remember there is a limited number of open free spaces, so apply quickly and get your name down.

You can find out more about the Umatilla County Fair competition here.

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