Houston BBQ Throwdown 2022!

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Burnt Brisket LLC

Taste the future of Houston Barbecue
The Houston Barbecue Festival & Saint Arnold Brewing Company announce the Houston BBQ Throwdown!

Saint Arnold Brewing Company - Beer Hall

<h2>Taste the future of Houston Barbecue</h2>The Houston Barbecue Festival and Saint Arnold Brewing Company announce the 6th annual Houston BBQ Throwdown! featuring 14 of Houston&#x27;s best barbecue restaurants competing to create the next great barbecue dish that represents Houston-style barbecue.Each ticket includes samples from each of the barbecue competition entries as well as Saint Arnold beer.**To ensure the best possible experience for all guests, only a limited number of tickets will be made available for sale. Tickets sold out well in advance of the previous event - we encourage you to purchase tickets as soon as possible to ensure availability.****All tickets sold in advance online. No ticket sales at the door.**Participating barbecue joints include (subject to change): Bar-A-BBQ, Brett&#x27;s BBQ Shop, Daddy Duncan&#x27;s BBQ, Dozier&#x27;s BBQ, Firecraft BBQ (People&#x27;s Choice winner from 2019), Harlem Road Texas BBQ, JQ&#x27;s Tex Mex BBQ, Nomad Barbecue, Reveille BBQ, Roegels Barbecue Co, Smokin&#x27; Z&#x27;s BBQ,  Tejas Chocolate + BBQ, Texas Q, and The Pit Room.Much like Kansas City-style barbecue is associated with “burnt ends” and Memphis-style is known for pork ribs, Houston-style barbecue will become known for dishes that incorporate the many diverse culinary influences of this “creole” city.A blind judging process featuring barbecue experts from around Texas will pick a single winner from the entries. Current judges are Alison Cook, restaurant critic for the Houston Chronicle, owner/pitmaster Wayne Mueller of Louie Mueller Barbecue in Taylor, chef Michelle Wallace of Gatlin&#x27;s BBQ and Gatlin&#x27;s Fins &amp; Feathers, owner/pitmaster Ronnie Killen of Killen&#x27;s Barbecue, and Robert J. Lerma of Treaty Oak Distilling. There will also be a “People’s Choice” award in which guests can vote for their favorite dish.**A very limited number of guest tickets will be sold.** $75 general admission includes Saint Arnold beer and samples of each barbecue joint’s competition dish. $130 VIP tickets also include access to the private Saint Arnold Investor’s Pub for viewing of the judge’s panel.More information: <a href="mailto:festival@houbbq.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">festival@houbbq.com</a>Produced by Burnt Brisket LLC.FAQsWhat is the refund policy?THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS. Tickets are transferable.Does the ticket include barbecue and beer?YES. You do not need to pay anything additional for the barbecue and beer. Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?Adults must bring an ID to the event. You must be 21 years of age to consume beer. ONLY CHILDREN  FIVE (5) YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER WILL BE ADMITTED FREE. CHILDREN SIX (6) YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER MUST PURCHASE A TICKET (this is because we want to ensure there is enough barbecue and space for all guests).Is my registration/ticket transferrable?Yes. Contact us at <a href="mailto:festival@houbbq.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">festival@houbbq.com</a> and we will coordinate the transfer with you. Can I take food home?No. Coolers and containers for storing food are prohibited. All food must be consumed at the event.Thank you for supporting Houston barbecue!

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