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Friday, December 14, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
BBQ Sauce of the Month Club - Perfect for the Holidays
Looking for someting special for your favorite bbq fanatic? Here is something that fits the bill perfectly. It is the BBQ of the Month Club and it's just what the BBQ doctor ordered.
BBQ Glazed Turkey
Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone and I am sure there was a lot of great food prepared. Unfortunately I found this recipe about about three weeks too late. I have never tried to barbecue a turkey before but this recipe caught my eye.
A BBQ Glazed Turkey - I don't know where the recipe originated, but I found it on The Arizona Republic's website today.
1/4 cup sweet barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee crystals
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons butter or margarine
14-pound turkey, thawed if frozen
Non-stick cooking spray
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine barbecue sauce, corn syrup, coffee and cumin in glass measuring cup. Microwave on high 1 minute, stirring once, or until coffee is dissolved. Add butter or margarine and stir until melted. Set glaze aside to cool. Remove neck and giblets from body and neck cavities of turkey; refrigerate for another use or discard. Drain juices from turkey; pat dry with paper towels. Turn wings back to hold neck skin against back of turkey. Place turkey, breast up, on flat roasting rack in shallow roasting pan. Spray turkey with cooking spray.
Bake turkey at 325 degrees for 2 hours. Brush turkey with some of the glaze. Loosely cover breast and tops of drumsticks with aluminum foil to prevent overcooking of breast and glaze from darkening too much.
Continue baking turkey 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until meat thermometer reaches 180 degrees when inserted in deepest part of thigh, brushing with additional glaze after 30 minutes. Let turkey stand 15 minutes before carving.
Makes 14 servings.
This sounds like a good one to try......maybe even in the summer time.
A BBQ Glazed Turkey - I don't know where the recipe originated, but I found it on The Arizona Republic's website today.
1/4 cup sweet barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee crystals
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons butter or margarine
14-pound turkey, thawed if frozen
Non-stick cooking spray
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine barbecue sauce, corn syrup, coffee and cumin in glass measuring cup. Microwave on high 1 minute, stirring once, or until coffee is dissolved. Add butter or margarine and stir until melted. Set glaze aside to cool. Remove neck and giblets from body and neck cavities of turkey; refrigerate for another use or discard. Drain juices from turkey; pat dry with paper towels. Turn wings back to hold neck skin against back of turkey. Place turkey, breast up, on flat roasting rack in shallow roasting pan. Spray turkey with cooking spray.
Bake turkey at 325 degrees for 2 hours. Brush turkey with some of the glaze. Loosely cover breast and tops of drumsticks with aluminum foil to prevent overcooking of breast and glaze from darkening too much.
Continue baking turkey 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until meat thermometer reaches 180 degrees when inserted in deepest part of thigh, brushing with additional glaze after 30 minutes. Let turkey stand 15 minutes before carving.
Makes 14 servings.
This sounds like a good one to try......maybe even in the summer time.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Pig out on barbecue — and all the trimmings
The glowing neon sign hanging on the wall in Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que says it all: Eat like a pig.
Don't mind if I do.
This new restaurant in Tukwila is all about finger-licking barbecue with tons of extras at a decent price.
The menu features appetizers, chicken, ribs, pork, sandwiches and burgers.
It can be a little overwhelming at first.
My companions and I sat down ready to order ribs, but they changed their minds after looking at the menu. Everything just sounded too good.
Visit the Seattle Times to read the complete review of Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que
Don't mind if I do.
This new restaurant in Tukwila is all about finger-licking barbecue with tons of extras at a decent price.
The menu features appetizers, chicken, ribs, pork, sandwiches and burgers.
It can be a little overwhelming at first.
My companions and I sat down ready to order ribs, but they changed their minds after looking at the menu. Everything just sounded too good.
Visit the Seattle Times to read the complete review of Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que
Pour On The BBQ Sauce!
When I was growing up, I loved the flavor of bbq sauce. I ate it on everything from hamburgers to onion rings. Much to my mother’s disappointment, bbq sauce graced our dinner table every night. She didn’t really like the fact that I slathered all of her good cooking with bbq sauce, but I guess she figured it was good that I was cleaning my plate even if I soaked my dinner in sauce to do it.
As I entered into adulthood, I became a little more discriminating when it came to bbq sauce. I still loved the flavor and bbq sauce was my favorite dip of choice for French fries, but my taste buds became more conventional when it came to my use of bbq sauce. I liked to dip my steak in it or make oven baked chicken basted in a nice hickory bbq sauce.
With my love of any meat cooked with bbq sauce, it was inevitable that I eventually visit the south. The south is the bbq capital of the world. I had heard about the world famous bbq’s in the Deep South and my mouth watered in anticipation as I packed my bags. I tried to do a little research to find out where the best bbq sauce was served. Everyone told me that I had to try a pulled pork sandwich and wash it down with sweat tea if I wanted to experience true Southern bbq.
The day I arrived in the state of Alabama, I bundled to the closest bbq joint. You could smell the meat cooking a mile away and as I pulled into the parking lot, I breathed deeply of the exciting scent. I had my moist towelettes. I had a spare shirt. I was ready for the sauciest bbq sauce and a pile of pulled pork. I placed my order and waited impatiently for my dinner to arrive. When the waitress placed it in front of me, I took one look at it and told her she had made a mistake.
‘There isn’t any bbq sauce on my pork.’ I explained.
The waitress just laughed as she poured me a glass of sugary iced tea. ‘Darlin’ that is real Southern bbq. We don’t use bbq sauce. The secret is in how we cook the meat, we don’t want to ruin it by drowning it.’ She saw my disappointment and brought me some bottled bbq sauce on the side. I did try her traditional pulled pork minus the bbq sauce and it was good, but for me, it tasted so much more familiar when I slathered it with my favorite sauce.
James L. Paleta is a writer for The Food Magazine. The site provides readers with the latest insights and write-ups on all things on food and other resources.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=James_L._Paleta
As I entered into adulthood, I became a little more discriminating when it came to bbq sauce. I still loved the flavor and bbq sauce was my favorite dip of choice for French fries, but my taste buds became more conventional when it came to my use of bbq sauce. I liked to dip my steak in it or make oven baked chicken basted in a nice hickory bbq sauce.
With my love of any meat cooked with bbq sauce, it was inevitable that I eventually visit the south. The south is the bbq capital of the world. I had heard about the world famous bbq’s in the Deep South and my mouth watered in anticipation as I packed my bags. I tried to do a little research to find out where the best bbq sauce was served. Everyone told me that I had to try a pulled pork sandwich and wash it down with sweat tea if I wanted to experience true Southern bbq.
The day I arrived in the state of Alabama, I bundled to the closest bbq joint. You could smell the meat cooking a mile away and as I pulled into the parking lot, I breathed deeply of the exciting scent. I had my moist towelettes. I had a spare shirt. I was ready for the sauciest bbq sauce and a pile of pulled pork. I placed my order and waited impatiently for my dinner to arrive. When the waitress placed it in front of me, I took one look at it and told her she had made a mistake.
‘There isn’t any bbq sauce on my pork.’ I explained.
The waitress just laughed as she poured me a glass of sugary iced tea. ‘Darlin’ that is real Southern bbq. We don’t use bbq sauce. The secret is in how we cook the meat, we don’t want to ruin it by drowning it.’ She saw my disappointment and brought me some bottled bbq sauce on the side. I did try her traditional pulled pork minus the bbq sauce and it was good, but for me, it tasted so much more familiar when I slathered it with my favorite sauce.
James L. Paleta is a writer for The Food Magazine. The site provides readers with the latest insights and write-ups on all things on food and other resources.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=James_L._Paleta
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Smithfield's Chicken N' BBQ Comes to Rocky Mount, NC
Rocky Mount, NC - Restaurant chain Smithfield's Chicken N' BBQ announced the opening of their newest restaurant in Rocky Mount, NC. This location marks the 31st restaurant in the Smithfield's chain and second to feature the new building style for of all future locations.
Smithfield's Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q (S.C.N.B.) is a North Carolina chain of quick service restaurants specializing in eastern North Carolina-style barbecue and fried chicken.
Please send us a review if you happen to stop by and try them out.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Long Time No See
Hello fellow BBQ fanatics. How has everyone been? I know I have been slacking here lately but I am back on track now. Just because the summer season is over that doesn't mean that you can't fire up the grill. You just need to let it cook a little longer in colder weather. I would like to find out where everyone is and have you send some photos of your fall and winter bbq activities. If you are on our mailing list we will be sending out some information on what is going on with BBQ-Festivals.com and also to request some photos of everyone in action for our "winter bbq photo gallery".
Will also be bringing you some product reviews from the world of smokers, grills and cookers as well as other bbq related items. So, with that said, you can look forward to more bbq news and info from us. Thanks and have a great bbq day................... eric
Will also be bringing you some product reviews from the world of smokers, grills and cookers as well as other bbq related items. So, with that said, you can look forward to more bbq news and info from us. Thanks and have a great bbq day................... eric
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Rojo's Gourmet Is Giving Away A Free Bottle of Hot Sauce
RoJo's Gourmet Foods has built a steady and successful business in the Amazon.com marketplace. While this business continues to flourish, the partners at RoJo's Gourmet Foods wanted to create a web presence aside from that venue.
Visit The Last Bite for more information oh how to get your FREE bottle of Hot Sauce
Friday, September 14, 2007
BBQ-Festivals.com Gets A Makeover
Hello all you bbq fans. BBQ-Festivals.com has just undergone a makeover and has a whole new look. All the same features are still there but now it just looks better.
Over the next several months we will be adding a lot more to the site in the way of bbq information.
As the bbq season starts to wind down a little we are going to spend time adding to the site with the following features:
- BBQ Sauce Reviews - we will start reviewing bbq sauces from around the world. Each sauce will be reviewed and highligted on our front page. As we get more reviews the top review will drop down until we have five sauce reviews on the opening page and then they will move to a bbq sauce archive page one at a time. If you would like to have your bbq sauce reviewed and highlighted on BBQ-Festivals.com just send us an email and we will contact you.
- BBQ Restaurant Listings - currently we have bbq restaurants listed for 37 states. We want to have a more complete list with all 50 states being reviewed. If you are at a bbq restaurant and they are not on our site, be sure to send us an email with the restaurants name, address and website if they have one..... also include a short comment about your experience there.
- BBQ Festival Listings - although we have one of the largest bbq festival listings on the net we don't have them all. We want them all. No matter how big or how small. If you know of a bbq festival or event that is not on our site we would like to know about it. Send us an email with the bbq festival name, location and date and website if they have one.
- BBQ Competition Team Profiles - We are going to start profiling bbq competition teams. Basically what this will entail is a seperate page on our website with your bbq team's information on it. A write up about your team, your team logo, photos if you have them and best of all a place to list your winning tropheys. We will also include your schedule. We will be contacting each of you over the next couple of months to get your information. Of course there will be a link to your teams website.
- Website Design Services - Does your restaurant, team, sauce or festival need a website? We can help. We understand website design (the owner of bbq-festivals.com is a full time website developer) and we can set you up with a website that is a perfect fit for you. Whether you want a basic information site or a fully developed e-commerce site we can help and best of all we won't break your budget.
So that is what is coming. If you have any suggestions on what you would like to see on the site be sure to let us know. After all this is a community site. It is all about you...........
Have a great day and enjoy that bbq............. eric
Sunday, September 9, 2007
The Smoke Pit - Campbellsville KY
If you find yourself in the vicinity of Elizabethtown, Kentucky any time soon, you need to make time for a quick diversion to Campbellsville KY for some top notch BBQ. The place is called "The Smoke Pit" at 1800 New Lebanon Rd and believe me when I say they have some very very good bbq. I was turned on to The Smoke Pit this weekend while attending a wedding by my good friend Ron Levi of Innuendo Foods LLC. He had been there before and after the wedding he looked at me and said "let's get out of here." We left the reception and went strait to The Smoke Pit. He had told me about this place from his last visit but I had never made it there.
WOW.... I ordered a Beef Brisket Plate with potato salad, cole slaw and a home made bun. It was really very very good. They had several sauces all made in house from spicy to sweet and smokey that added to the already excellent flavor. The prices are great and the atmosphere is pure small town Kentucky. Hopefully I will have some photos soon. The menu includes everything from Pulled Pork (a KY specialty) to sliced shoulder, beef brisket, tenderloin, chicken and of course baby back ribs. Prices are very reasonable.......... the most expensive thing on the menu is a full rack of ribs with 2 sides, a drink and a bun for only $20.00.
One of the girls that was working said they will be moving to a new location in the near future so if you are in Campbellsville give them a call at 270-789-6686. You won't regret it.
From Elizabethtown KY, Campbellsville is about 35 miles but well worth the drive. You can stop and visit Abraham Lincolns birthplace along the way.
WOW.... I ordered a Beef Brisket Plate with potato salad, cole slaw and a home made bun. It was really very very good. They had several sauces all made in house from spicy to sweet and smokey that added to the already excellent flavor. The prices are great and the atmosphere is pure small town Kentucky. Hopefully I will have some photos soon. The menu includes everything from Pulled Pork (a KY specialty) to sliced shoulder, beef brisket, tenderloin, chicken and of course baby back ribs. Prices are very reasonable.......... the most expensive thing on the menu is a full rack of ribs with 2 sides, a drink and a bun for only $20.00.
One of the girls that was working said they will be moving to a new location in the near future so if you are in Campbellsville give them a call at 270-789-6686. You won't regret it.
From Elizabethtown KY, Campbellsville is about 35 miles but well worth the drive. You can stop and visit Abraham Lincolns birthplace along the way.
Saturday, September 1, 2007
BBQ Festival and Cookoff Schedule for Sept 2007
Hello all you BBQ fanatics. September is a great month to get out and visit some of the best bbq festivals and competitions of the year. We have updated our bbq festival and cookoff schedule for the month of Sept 2007 and you can view at our main page at www.bbq-festivals.com
If we have missed one that you know about, be sure to send us an email so we can add it. Email us at info@bbq-festivals.com
Do you have photos of your favorite bbq festival or competition that you would like to show off? Just email them to the same address along with your name, location of the event and date.
Have a great BBQ month of September...................
If we have missed one that you know about, be sure to send us an email so we can add it. Email us at info@bbq-festivals.com
Do you have photos of your favorite bbq festival or competition that you would like to show off? Just email them to the same address along with your name, location of the event and date.
Have a great BBQ month of September...................
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Wholesale BBQ Sauce and Hot Sauce at Innuendo Foods LLC
If you are looking for the very best bbq sauce and hot sauce in volume for your restaurant or catering business, then I highly recommend Innuendo Foods LLC out of Gilroy CA. This company is top notch and if you like hot sauces and bbq sauces you will definitely want to put these guys on your list.
In addition to wholesale sauces, Innuendo Foods LLC provides Private Label and Co Pack services. They can help you get your recipe into production and you can see your dreams come true with your private label sauce on the shelves.
In addition to wholesale sauces, Innuendo Foods LLC provides Private Label and Co Pack services. They can help you get your recipe into production and you can see your dreams come true with your private label sauce on the shelves.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Shop Online at BBQ-Festivals.com
BBQ Festivals has made an addition to the site. We have incorporated a link and online store via Amazon.com. You can purchase bbq sauces, rubs and many other bbq related items with Amazon.com's quick, secure and easy to use shopping system.
Go to http://bbq-festivals.com/sauce_store.html and click on any of the graphic links for those items or click on the link BBQ Festivals Online Store to see the complete inventory of bbq related products.
Go to http://bbq-festivals.com/sauce_store.html and click on any of the graphic links for those items or click on the link BBQ Festivals Online Store to see the complete inventory of bbq related products.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Kansas City Barbeque Society Official Store Now Open
The official online store for the Kansas City Barbeque Society has opened with a great selection of shirts, hats and more. All merchandise has the new official KCBS logo and comes in a variety of colors. So if you are a member of KCBS or you just want to wear some great bbq related clothes and hats, then be sure to stop by and visit their website.
My favorite shirt says "PETA - People Eating Tasty Animals"
Friday, August 10, 2007
Mid-America Rib Fest 2007
There is a battle brewing in Iowa and the countdown has started. They will be coming from around the country and gathering at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa from the 16th to the 19th of August, 2007.
Who are They??? They are some of the best BBQ cooks in the country and from around the world and the pits will fire up on Wednesday, August 16th for the 2007 Mid-America Rib Fest. What is at stake? Prize money of course but more important than that will be bragging rights. Who will be the best......
Teams competing include:
- Rib-bins BBQ from Pennsylvania
- Aussom Aussie Boomerang BBQ from Australia
- Desperado's BBQ & Rib Company from Ohio
- Johnson's BBQ from Virginia
- Big Boned BBQ Co. from Illinois
- Porky 'N Beans BBQ from Florida
- Texas Rib Rangers from Texas
If your looking for something to do the weekend of Aug 16-19, be sure to head over to Council Bluffs Iowa to the Mid-America Center and enjoy some great BBQ competition.
If you can't make it to Iowa visit the BBQ Festivals website for other bbq competitions and festivals around the country.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Monty's Gourmet Foods Does It Again - 4 New BBQ Sauces
Monty’s Gourmet Foods, LLC of Ottawa, Kansas has launched a new line of BBQ Sauces and you won’t want to pass these up. The new flavors are Smokin’ Mesquite BBQ Sauce, Smokin’ Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce, Smokin’ Chipotle BBQ Sauce and finally Smokin’ No Sugar Added BBQ Sauce. A fellow sauce fanatic friend of mine named Ron tried them all and says they are great. To read Ron’s review visit his blog at The Last Bite. I am off to order mine.
BBQ Festival and Competitions for August 2007
BBQ Festivals
Dillard Bluegrass & BBQ Festival Dillard, GA - August 3-4, 2007
Ribberfest - Barbeque, Blues & Balloons - Madison, IN - August 17-18, 2007
Hudson Valley Rib Fest - New Paltz, NY - August 17-19, 2007
The 2nd Annual Great Pacific Missouri BBQ & Bluegrass Festival - Pacific, MO - August 17-18, 2007
Decatur BBQ Festival - Decatur, GA - Aug 18, 2007
Rock'n Ribs BBQ Festival - Springfield, MO - Aug 20-21, 2007
Sloss Furnaces Stokin' The Fire BBQ Festival - Birmingham, AL - August 24-28, 2007
BBQ Competitions - Cookoffs
BBQ At The Summitt Competition - Dillon, CO - August 10-11, 2007
Annual Maryland BBQ Bash State Barbecue Championship - Bel Air, MD - August 10-11, 2007
Holy Smoke BBQ Cook-Off - Salem, IL - August 11, 2007
Pennsylvania State Championship BBQ Cook-Off - New Holland, PA - August 24-25, 2007
Burning Down The Fox State BBQ Championship - Princeton, WI - August 24-25, 2007
Annual Pit Rasslers BBQ Classic Cookoff - Naples, TX - August 31 - September 01, 2007
Dillard Bluegrass & BBQ Festival Dillard, GA - August 3-4, 2007
Ribberfest - Barbeque, Blues & Balloons - Madison, IN - August 17-18, 2007
Hudson Valley Rib Fest - New Paltz, NY - August 17-19, 2007
The 2nd Annual Great Pacific Missouri BBQ & Bluegrass Festival - Pacific, MO - August 17-18, 2007
Decatur BBQ Festival - Decatur, GA - Aug 18, 2007
Rock'n Ribs BBQ Festival - Springfield, MO - Aug 20-21, 2007
Sloss Furnaces Stokin' The Fire BBQ Festival - Birmingham, AL - August 24-28, 2007
BBQ Competitions - Cookoffs
BBQ At The Summitt Competition - Dillon, CO - August 10-11, 2007
Annual Maryland BBQ Bash State Barbecue Championship - Bel Air, MD - August 10-11, 2007
Holy Smoke BBQ Cook-Off - Salem, IL - August 11, 2007
Pennsylvania State Championship BBQ Cook-Off - New Holland, PA - August 24-25, 2007
Burning Down The Fox State BBQ Championship - Princeton, WI - August 24-25, 2007
Annual Pit Rasslers BBQ Classic Cookoff - Naples, TX - August 31 - September 01, 2007
Thursday, July 19, 2007
BBQ Festival in NYC
There is something unnatural sounding about the words BBQ and New York City when used in the same sentence. After all, us folks down south are the masters of BBQ. Well, it looks like we may have to give up a little for our friends in the north east and the Big Apple.
Here is a youtube clip of a NYC BBQ Festival............ looks like they are having a great time.
Here is a youtube clip of a NYC BBQ Festival............ looks like they are having a great time.
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Bikes, Blues & BBQ Festival In Calgary Alberta CA - July 27 and 28
We received the following press release about the upcoming BBQ Festival in Calgary Alberta, Canada. We always like to hear about bbq from our neighbors to the north.
The Wild Wild West Event Centre (Calgary AB) has announced a BLUES Music Festival - to be held on Friday July 27 & Saturday July 28. 'Bikes, Blues & BBQ' will take place at the Wild Wild West Event Centre, live music to play from 7pm till 12am Friday the 27th, and from 12pm to Midnight on Saturday, July 28th.
Tickets on Sale Now June 29 at www.wildwildwestcalgary.com, or http://www.megatunes.com/
The Bikes & Blues Festival, Alberta’s leading festival of Blues music, will offer a talented and entertaining 1st season, bringing to the Calgary Area leading Albertan Blues artists. Highlights include the Johnny V Sextet, nominated “the Guitarist of the Year” by the Toronto Blues Society for their Mapleblue Awards, also featuring The Mike Clarke Band performing a riveting fusion style of blues, roots and jazz. In addition, artists featured include The Steve Pineo Band, Little Voodoo, Firm Handshake, JV3, with special guests Wild Bill & The Bandits introducing their Cow Blues Fusion.
The Festival opens on Friday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wild West Event Centre (off the HWY #1 Springbank Exit, Calgary AB), with a Poker Run with Cash Prizes, Burgers & Beer, & Live Music. Camping is available for all guests at $10 per RV/tent. No hookups.
The Festival continues on Saturday, July 28 at 12 p.m. with The Mike Clarke Band opening the days events. Mike truly is one of Canada's premiere blues and roots artists and has been nominated for a Maple Blues Award in the category of "Horn Player of the Year" for three consecutive years. Live music will run consecutively with all 7 bands playing from noon until 12am. Saturday’s events feature a Show & Shine from noon – 2pm, Iron Horse Fox Hunt from 3:30-5:30, and a BBQ Dinner at 6:30pm. Camping is available for all guests.
Press contact: Michael Werbisky, Authentic Western Productions
Call: 403.242.9796 Email: michael@wildwildwestcalgary.com
The Wild Wild West Event Centre (Calgary AB) has announced a BLUES Music Festival - to be held on Friday July 27 & Saturday July 28. 'Bikes, Blues & BBQ' will take place at the Wild Wild West Event Centre, live music to play from 7pm till 12am Friday the 27th, and from 12pm to Midnight on Saturday, July 28th.
Tickets on Sale Now June 29 at www.wildwildwestcalgary.com, or http://www.megatunes.com/
The Bikes & Blues Festival, Alberta’s leading festival of Blues music, will offer a talented and entertaining 1st season, bringing to the Calgary Area leading Albertan Blues artists. Highlights include the Johnny V Sextet, nominated “the Guitarist of the Year” by the Toronto Blues Society for their Mapleblue Awards, also featuring The Mike Clarke Band performing a riveting fusion style of blues, roots and jazz. In addition, artists featured include The Steve Pineo Band, Little Voodoo, Firm Handshake, JV3, with special guests Wild Bill & The Bandits introducing their Cow Blues Fusion.
The Festival opens on Friday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wild West Event Centre (off the HWY #1 Springbank Exit, Calgary AB), with a Poker Run with Cash Prizes, Burgers & Beer, & Live Music. Camping is available for all guests at $10 per RV/tent. No hookups.
The Festival continues on Saturday, July 28 at 12 p.m. with The Mike Clarke Band opening the days events. Mike truly is one of Canada's premiere blues and roots artists and has been nominated for a Maple Blues Award in the category of "Horn Player of the Year" for three consecutive years. Live music will run consecutively with all 7 bands playing from noon until 12am. Saturday’s events feature a Show & Shine from noon – 2pm, Iron Horse Fox Hunt from 3:30-5:30, and a BBQ Dinner at 6:30pm. Camping is available for all guests.
Press contact: Michael Werbisky, Authentic Western Productions
Call: 403.242.9796 Email: michael@wildwildwestcalgary.com
July 2007 BBQ Festival & Competition Schedule
The schedule for July 2007 BBQ Festivals and BBQ Competitions has been posted to bbq-festivals.com. If there are any bbq festivals or competitions that we have missed please email the information to info@bbq-festivals.com
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Memphis No. 10 on BBQ Destination List - I Disagree
The Memphis Business Journal reported that CheapTickets.com says Memphis TN will be the tenth best stop for bbq during the upcoming 4th of July. I have to say I disagree. According to the website New York City came in at number one followed by New Orleans. I realize NYC has a great bbq scene, but in this bbq fan's opinion Memphis barbecue cannot be beat. One stop at Jim Neely's Interstate BBQ or Rendezvous BBQ should prove this.
Washington DC came it at number 3 followed by St Louis, Dallas, Kansas City, Cincinnati, Charleston and Little Rock. CheapTickets.com used it's employees across the country to come up with the best place to eat barbecue for the fourth of July. I am curious how many employees they have in NYC and how many they have in Memphis. Could be just a matter of numbers... more people in NYC voting for New York bbq and only a couple in the Memphis area voting for Memphis BBQ.
I say Memphis BBQ is Number One in the Nation At Any Time.
Washington DC came it at number 3 followed by St Louis, Dallas, Kansas City, Cincinnati, Charleston and Little Rock. CheapTickets.com used it's employees across the country to come up with the best place to eat barbecue for the fourth of July. I am curious how many employees they have in NYC and how many they have in Memphis. Could be just a matter of numbers... more people in NYC voting for New York bbq and only a couple in the Memphis area voting for Memphis BBQ.
I say Memphis BBQ is Number One in the Nation At Any Time.
Friday, June 8, 2007
Looking For The Perfect Fathers Day Gift?
If you don't know what to get dad for Fathers Day, then we suggest you visit BBQ Sauce of the Month.com. What dad doesn't think of himself as a master bbq'er and keeper of the grill? What better gift for the family "grill master" than a years supply of bbq sauces and/or bbq rubs.
The bbq sauces and rubs at BBQ Sauce of the Month.com are not your average everyday grocery store generic sauces. These are top of the line sauces made from people who understand the fine art of bbq. The sauces and rubs will be delivered to your door each month and your dad can become the local sauce-master of your neighborhood.
Just think, a Fathers Day gift that comes every month. Go for it...... check out www.bbqsauceofthemonth.com and set your dad up with a club membership or gift plan.
Friday, June 1, 2007
June 2007 BBQ Festival Schedule
The June BBQ Festival schedule has been posted on the opening page of BBQ-Festivals.com
Here is a copy. If I have missed any please feel free to send me the name of the festival, the date and the location..........enjoy the Q
The Virginia Bar-B-Que - Virginia (yes city of Virginia in Illinois) - June 1-3, 2007
Rockin' Rib Fest - Troutman - June 1-3, 2007
Blue Ridge BBQ Festival, Tryon - June 8-9, 2007
BBQ Rib Fest - Fort Wayne, June 14 - 17, 2007
Sedalia Lions Club Blues & BBQ - Sedalia - June 15-16, 2007
W.C. Handy Blues & BBQ Festival, Henderson - June 9-16,2007 (bbq-festivals.com will be attending)
Annual Tennessee Heritage BBQ Festival - Smyrna - June 16-17, 2007
Hot Blues And BBQ Festival - Oxford - June 22-24, 2007
The Lake Placid NY, I Love Barbeque Festival - Lake Placid -June 29 - July 01, 2007
For more bbq festival listings throughout the year visit bbq-festivals.com
Here is a copy. If I have missed any please feel free to send me the name of the festival, the date and the location..........enjoy the Q
The Virginia Bar-B-Que - Virginia (yes city of Virginia in Illinois) - June 1-3, 2007
Rockin' Rib Fest - Troutman - June 1-3, 2007
Blue Ridge BBQ Festival, Tryon - June 8-9, 2007
BBQ Rib Fest - Fort Wayne, June 14 - 17, 2007
Sedalia Lions Club Blues & BBQ - Sedalia - June 15-16, 2007
W.C. Handy Blues & BBQ Festival, Henderson - June 9-16,2007 (bbq-festivals.com will be attending)
Annual Tennessee Heritage BBQ Festival - Smyrna - June 16-17, 2007
Hot Blues And BBQ Festival - Oxford - June 22-24, 2007
The Lake Placid NY, I Love Barbeque Festival - Lake Placid -June 29 - July 01, 2007
For more bbq festival listings throughout the year visit bbq-festivals.com
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
New BBQ Sauce from Monty's Gourmet Foods
Hot of the press..... Monty's Gourmet Foods of Ottawa, KS has introduced their new line of gourmet BBQ Sauce. Monty says he has been working long and hard for several years to perfect a line of great tasting BBQ sauces. So for the first time ever, here they are:
Monty's Smokin' Mesquite
Monty's Smokin' Chipotle
Monty's Smokin' Roasted Garlic
Monty's Smokin' No Sugar Added
I can hardley wait to get mine...... I especially want to try the No Sugar Added as I am a diabetic BBQer.....
Visit Monty's Gourmet Foods website for more info on the new bbq sauces and other great hot sauces.
Read the full press release from Monty's Gourmet here
Monty's Smokin' Mesquite
Monty's Smokin' Chipotle
Monty's Smokin' Roasted Garlic
Monty's Smokin' No Sugar Added
I can hardley wait to get mine...... I especially want to try the No Sugar Added as I am a diabetic BBQer.....
Visit Monty's Gourmet Foods website for more info on the new bbq sauces and other great hot sauces.
Read the full press release from Monty's Gourmet here
Monday, May 21, 2007
Let's Venture Into The World Of "Baboon Ass Brand Gone Rabid" Hot Sauce
Baboon Ass Brand Gone Rabid .... the title says it all. I have to admit, this is some premium hot stuff that will set your mouth and your ass on fire and everything in between.
For a few years now Baboon Ass Brand Habanero Hot Sauce has been the embodiment of flavor and heat balance. This year the balance has been disturbed. The Baboon has Gone Rabid! and the heat is off the scale. That's right all the wonderful flavor of the original Baboon Ass Hot Sauce with five times the heat. Now you and your friends can now work yourselves into a face numbing, frothing, and drooling mess of hysterical madness with this crazed simian's sauce. Can you tame the beast? Once bitten survival is unlikely! GONE RABID! Hot Sauce is the demented, psychotic cousin of "Baboon Ass Brand Habanero Hot Sauce". The heat has been pumped up to five times the heat of the original Baboon. That must be why he's "GONE RABID!". You get the same amazing flavor with the face numbing heat of pure chile extract. Work yourself or your friends into a frothing, drooling mess of hysterical madness. Can you tame this crazed simian? Once bitten survival is unlikely!
BBQ-Festivals.com gives this a big Thumbs Up (don't forget the Tucks)
For a few years now Baboon Ass Brand Habanero Hot Sauce has been the embodiment of flavor and heat balance. This year the balance has been disturbed. The Baboon has Gone Rabid! and the heat is off the scale. That's right all the wonderful flavor of the original Baboon Ass Hot Sauce with five times the heat. Now you and your friends can now work yourselves into a face numbing, frothing, and drooling mess of hysterical madness with this crazed simian's sauce. Can you tame the beast? Once bitten survival is unlikely! GONE RABID! Hot Sauce is the demented, psychotic cousin of "Baboon Ass Brand Habanero Hot Sauce". The heat has been pumped up to five times the heat of the original Baboon. That must be why he's "GONE RABID!". You get the same amazing flavor with the face numbing heat of pure chile extract. Work yourself or your friends into a frothing, drooling mess of hysterical madness. Can you tame this crazed simian? Once bitten survival is unlikely!
BBQ-Festivals.com gives this a big Thumbs Up (don't forget the Tucks)
What A Month For BBQ
WOW .... what a month for BBQ - The Owensboro KY International BBQ Festival, Memphis in May and The Great American BBQ in Kansas City........ as well as several other major BBQ Festivasl and Competitions throughout the country.
BBQ Season is definitely in full swing. We have a few updates to our site at BBQ-Festivals.com.
The first is a new bbq sauce from Shuffler Bros. Their line of BBQ sauces include their Signature BBQ Sauce, Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce and Habanero BBQ Sauce. You can purchase these sauces online at http://www.shufflerbrosbbq.com/
Bob "Bobbque" T. from Tulsa Oklahoma sent us a couple reviews on 4 BBQ joints in the Tulsa area:
Billy Sim's is very good Barbeque ! the only downfall is it's not an oldtime pit joint..but the fixin's are all very ,very good ! I go every week and leave plump and happy !
Another good Joint style is the Knotty Pine. Been around many years and to some on the "wrong" side of town, but very good sauce and joint atmosphere.
Also, Elmer's "it be bad" is a long standing success here in Tulsa, run by the same family for many years...all worth a look !
Billy Sims BBQ is "very good Barbecue!" The only downfall is it's not an oldtime pit joint but he says "the fixin's are all very, very good!" He says he goes every week and leaves plump and happy. :-)
Bobby also says "all these are strictly BBQ spots too, no burgers or foo-foo"
Visit our BBQ Restaurants Directory Oklahoma page for websites and restaurant addresses for these place.....
Thanks Bob...........
Click here for more information on bbq festivals, bbq restaurants, bbq competitions or anything else bbq related.
BBQ Season is definitely in full swing. We have a few updates to our site at BBQ-Festivals.com.
The first is a new bbq sauce from Shuffler Bros. Their line of BBQ sauces include their Signature BBQ Sauce, Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce and Habanero BBQ Sauce. You can purchase these sauces online at http://www.shufflerbrosbbq.com/
Bob "Bobbque" T. from Tulsa Oklahoma sent us a couple reviews on 4 BBQ joints in the Tulsa area:
Billy Sim's is very good Barbeque ! the only downfall is it's not an oldtime pit joint..but the fixin's are all very ,very good ! I go every week and leave plump and happy !
Another good Joint style is the Knotty Pine. Been around many years and to some on the "wrong" side of town, but very good sauce and joint atmosphere.
Also, Elmer's "it be bad" is a long standing success here in Tulsa, run by the same family for many years...all worth a look !
Billy Sims BBQ is "very good Barbecue!" The only downfall is it's not an oldtime pit joint but he says "the fixin's are all very, very good!" He says he goes every week and leaves plump and happy. :-)
Bobby also says "all these are strictly BBQ spots too, no burgers or foo-foo"
Visit our BBQ Restaurants Directory Oklahoma page for websites and restaurant addresses for these place.....
Thanks Bob...........
Click here for more information on bbq festivals, bbq restaurants, bbq competitions or anything else bbq related.
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Owensboro KY International BBQ Festival Photos
Here is link to some photos from the Owensboro International Barbecue Festival.
http://www.bbq-festivals.com/2007_bbq_festival_owensboro.html
More updates coming soon........
http://www.bbq-festivals.com/2007_bbq_festival_owensboro.html
More updates coming soon........
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Good Morning BBQ Fans
Hello everyone... hope each of you had a great weekend and cooked some great barbecue. Here are a few updates to BBQ-Festivals.com.
The first comes from Smokin' Willies BBQ Sauce, Marinades and Rubs. Looks like these guys have won a couple of Scovies for there rubs and sauces. Be sure to check out their site and you can order thier products online.
Joi sends us some updates on two bbq festivals that we had missed. Both of them are in September so luckily we haven't missed them. Thanks for the info Joi...
The Maggie Valley 4th Annual Western North Carolina BBQ Festival will be held on Sept 28-29 in beautiful Maggie Valley N.C.
In Henderson Tennessee we have the Chester County BBQ Festival on September 27-29
I took a look at MapQuest and it says it is 419 miles from Henderson to Maggie Valley and approx 6 hours driving time. You could hit the Henderson BBQ Festival on the 27th and travel on the 28th and go to the Maggie Valley BBQ Festival on the 29th. Now that is what I call a BBQ weekend.
For more information on BBQ Festivals around the country visit our bbq festival listings.
The first comes from Smokin' Willies BBQ Sauce, Marinades and Rubs. Looks like these guys have won a couple of Scovies for there rubs and sauces. Be sure to check out their site and you can order thier products online.
Joi sends us some updates on two bbq festivals that we had missed. Both of them are in September so luckily we haven't missed them. Thanks for the info Joi...
The Maggie Valley 4th Annual Western North Carolina BBQ Festival will be held on Sept 28-29 in beautiful Maggie Valley N.C.
In Henderson Tennessee we have the Chester County BBQ Festival on September 27-29
I took a look at MapQuest and it says it is 419 miles from Henderson to Maggie Valley and approx 6 hours driving time. You could hit the Henderson BBQ Festival on the 27th and travel on the 28th and go to the Maggie Valley BBQ Festival on the 29th. Now that is what I call a BBQ weekend.
For more information on BBQ Festivals around the country visit our bbq festival listings.
Friday, May 4, 2007
Teams, Cookoffs and Sauces
Hello everyone...hope your Spring is going well. We have had several updates over the past couple of days at BBQ-Festivals.com
A new festival in New York has been listed. the Hudson Valley Rib Fest in New Paltz will take place in August from the 17th through the 19th.
Two new BBQ Teams have joined us from Arizona and Oklahoma. From Marietta Oklahoma we have LottaBullBBQ and they look like the mean business....... Out of Arizona come the Smokin' Wildcats of AZBarbecue.com
BBQ is truly an all American phenomenon that people from every part of the country enjoy. BBQ fans in Chicago can check out the Sauce King of Chicago for some great sounding sauce... and be sure to check out their recipes page..... looks like some great bbq treats to be made.
We received a press release from the WICOMICO RECREATION, PARKS & TOURISM in Salisbury MD about the recent Pork in the Park event that was held last month. You can read about all the winners in the different cook-off categories here. It looks like they had an awesome time and some super BBQ.
We have started posting the BBQ Festivals on the opening page of our site for each month. I will be going to the International BBQ Festival in Owensboro KY on May 12th. Are any of you all going to be there? If so let me know in advance and maybe we can meet up for a little while.
Well that is about it for today......... keep on makin' that great Q........
A new festival in New York has been listed. the Hudson Valley Rib Fest in New Paltz will take place in August from the 17th through the 19th.
Two new BBQ Teams have joined us from Arizona and Oklahoma. From Marietta Oklahoma we have LottaBullBBQ and they look like the mean business....... Out of Arizona come the Smokin' Wildcats of AZBarbecue.com
BBQ is truly an all American phenomenon that people from every part of the country enjoy. BBQ fans in Chicago can check out the Sauce King of Chicago for some great sounding sauce... and be sure to check out their recipes page..... looks like some great bbq treats to be made.
We received a press release from the WICOMICO RECREATION, PARKS & TOURISM in Salisbury MD about the recent Pork in the Park event that was held last month. You can read about all the winners in the different cook-off categories here. It looks like they had an awesome time and some super BBQ.
We have started posting the BBQ Festivals on the opening page of our site for each month. I will be going to the International BBQ Festival in Owensboro KY on May 12th. Are any of you all going to be there? If so let me know in advance and maybe we can meet up for a little while.
Well that is about it for today......... keep on makin' that great Q........
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Happy May 1st - BBQ Season Is Here
Hello everyone........ Happy May 1st. BBQ season is here and in full swing. Be sure to let us know if we have missed listing any bbq festivals.
We have three new additions to our restaurant listings. Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas
In the Dayton Ohio area we have Rolling Smoke BBQ - It looks like Rolling Smoke is primarily a bbq caterer and what they have sure does look good.
From Ponca City Oklahoma we have Head Country Barbeuce joing us. Not only can you sit down and have great bbq at the restaurant, you can order their products online and they also cater.
And finally from Dallas Texas we have Mike Andersons BBQ. They have a full service restaurant, online store and do catering as well.
Be sure and visit these websites and if you are near any of them, stop in and let us know what you think.
Carpe Q
We have three new additions to our restaurant listings. Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas
In the Dayton Ohio area we have Rolling Smoke BBQ - It looks like Rolling Smoke is primarily a bbq caterer and what they have sure does look good.
From Ponca City Oklahoma we have Head Country Barbeuce joing us. Not only can you sit down and have great bbq at the restaurant, you can order their products online and they also cater.
And finally from Dallas Texas we have Mike Andersons BBQ. They have a full service restaurant, online store and do catering as well.
Be sure and visit these websites and if you are near any of them, stop in and let us know what you think.
Carpe Q
Sunday, April 29, 2007
May BBQ Festivals Highlighted On Opening Page of BBQ-Festivals.com
We have highlighted the upcoming BBQ Festivals on our opening page. We will be updating this each month for a quick reference to help you plan your BBQ Treks. All are going to be great, but two really stand out for the month of May. The International BBQ Festival in Owensboro KY and Memphis in May in .......... you guessed it....... Memphis TN.
If you know of a bbq festival that we have missed please email us with the name of the festival, the city and state, dates and website if the have one.
If you know of a bbq festival that we have missed please email us with the name of the festival, the city and state, dates and website if the have one.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Grub Hut Unique BBQ & Mexican Grill
Good Friday morning all you BBQ-er's .... are you ready for the weekend. Today's first site update comes from Manville, New Jersey. The "Grub Hut Unique BBQ and Mexican Grill" has their new website up and running and we have linked to it from our New Jersey BBQ Restaurants page. They have a full menu that looks really good, so if you are in New Jersey, be sure to stop by and check them out.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
New Additions to BBQ-Festivals.com 04-26
This mornings updates to bbq-festivals.com include BBQ Pits by Klose based out of Houston TX.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
New Additions To BBQ-Festivals.com 04-25 No. 1
Found a site that specializes in Memphis Style BBQ Rubs. Angel's Memphis Style BBQ Rubs has some great recipes and be sure to read "The Story" You can find a link to Angel's as well as other BBQ Rub sites at our, you guessed it, the BBQ Rubs and Seasonings page.
Another rub site added this morning is Knox's All Natural Barbecue Dry Rubs. Check out their blog as well.....some good receipes including a few non-bbq receipes.
Another rub site added this morning is Knox's All Natural Barbecue Dry Rubs. Check out their blog as well.....some good receipes including a few non-bbq receipes.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Afternoon Update 04-24-07
Ran across some new websites this afternoon that are not on our site. The South Carolina Barbeque Association site is now linked from our BBQ Associations page.
Southern Cookers Custom Grills and Cookers out of Orangeburg, S.C. has been added to our Grills, Smokers and Cookers page.
Cheers.........eric
Southern Cookers Custom Grills and Cookers out of Orangeburg, S.C. has been added to our Grills, Smokers and Cookers page.
Cheers.........eric
3 New BBQ Restaurants and 1 New Source for Grills, Smokers & BBQ Pits
Hello everyone and welcome to our first site update for www.bbq-festivals.com We have added three new bbq restaurants to our listings and one new store that specializes in bbq grills, pits and smokers.
BBQ Restaurants:
Gates BBQ with 6 locations in the Kansas City, MO area
Gus’s Barbecue in Pasadena CA
Big O’s Barbecue in Valera TX
BBQ Smokers, Grills & Cookers:
Cookshack.com specializes in bbq smokers and grills for competition, commercial and residential use.
Remember, if you come across a bbq site that we don't have listed on bbq-festivals.com, please email us the url at info@bbq-festivals.com and we will check it out and add them to our site.
Have a great Q day..............eric
BBQ Restaurants:
Gates BBQ with 6 locations in the Kansas City, MO area
Gus’s Barbecue in Pasadena CA
Big O’s Barbecue in Valera TX
BBQ Smokers, Grills & Cookers:
Cookshack.com specializes in bbq smokers and grills for competition, commercial and residential use.
Remember, if you come across a bbq site that we don't have listed on bbq-festivals.com, please email us the url at info@bbq-festivals.com and we will check it out and add them to our site.
Have a great Q day..............eric
Monday, April 23, 2007
New Mailing List at BBQ-Festivals.com
We now have an opt-in mailing list at www.bbq-festivals.com Each time we update our site and update this blog, we will send an email to everyone that has signed up. The email will include info on the latest and greatest at bbq-festivals.com
Pass the word to your bbq friends about bbq-festivals.com
Thanks...........eric
Pass the word to your bbq friends about bbq-festivals.com
Thanks...........eric
We Want To See Your Messiest BBQ Eatin' Photos
When you eat bbq do you really get into it. Do you find yourself with bbq from one end of your face to the other. Do you drip bbq sauce all over your shirt? If so, we want a photo of you enjoying bbq feastings. Just take a photo and email it to info@bbq-festivals.com and we will post it on our site. Include your name and location and we will make you famous (or is that infamous)
They photos don't have to be messy ones if you don't want to send those. Just a photo of you enjoying your bbq will be fine....... but we do prefer the messy ones.......
So break out the camera, enjoy yourself and send us your photos and we will post them on our website............
They photos don't have to be messy ones if you don't want to send those. Just a photo of you enjoying your bbq will be fine....... but we do prefer the messy ones.......
So break out the camera, enjoy yourself and send us your photos and we will post them on our website............
Welcome To The BBQ-Festivals.com Blog
Well we have finally gotten around to setting up our blog at BBQ-Festivals.com. This blog will be used as a way to keep all of our visitors updated on the latest changes. We normally update one part of our site or another on a daily basis. When we update our BBQ Festivals, BBQ Restaurants, BBQ Cookoffs or BBQ Teams pages we will post the new additions here. We will do the same for all the other pages on the site.
If you have a link to a BBQ related site that you don't see on our site be sure to email it to us at info@bbq-festivals.com
Be sure to check in each time you visit BBQ-Festivals.com to see what the latest additions have been.............. have a great BBQ day..........eric
If you have a link to a BBQ related site that you don't see on our site be sure to email it to us at info@bbq-festivals.com
Be sure to check in each time you visit BBQ-Festivals.com to see what the latest additions have been.............. have a great BBQ day..........eric
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