BIGGEST NAMES IN BBQ COOKING FOR YOU and COMPETING FOR YOUR VOTE!

Plus your opportunity to attend both the 2017 NBBQA Fort Worth BBQ Bash AND the 2017 Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival BBQ Showdown as a VIP for one special ticket price!

The National Barbecue & Grilling Association (NBBQA), a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit association serving the barbecue and grilling industry, is pleased to present its once-a-year public National BBQ Bash for 2017 in Fort Worth, TX at the Rodeo Plaza at Billy Bob's on Saturday, April 1st from 11am - 3pm as part of I Am BBQ 2017 - NBBQA's Annual Conference.

The NBBQA National BBQ Bash is a rare public opportunity for BBQ lovers, foodies and families alike. For only $40 per person advanced online ticket purchase ($50 at the event day gates if tickets are still available, kids 9 and under are free), BBQ Bash attendees will meet, learn from, experience in action and sample meats cooked by 16 BBQ “Dream Teams” comprised of the biggest names in BBQ.

There will also be a friendly People’s Choice competition where the public will vote on their favorite.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience traditional cooking techniques and sample meats in our International BBQ & Grilling Village. Finally, educational demos and sampling will also be offered by our official partners and demo sponsors.

Only 2,000 tickets are available, so purchase your advanced tickets today! The BBQ Bash will take place rain or shine and all tickets are refundable until 3/27/17. No refunds will be issued after this date. Bring your printed ticket/s with you to the BBQ Bash and present at the entry gate for admission.

The BBQ All-Star Dream Teams will include: Mike Mills (17th Street BBQ), Myron Mixon (Jack's Old South BBQ), Tuffy Stone (Cool Smoke Barbecue), Moe Cason (Moe Cason Barbeque) Sweet Baby Ray (Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue), Sam Jones (Sam Jones BBQ), Brad Orrison (The Shed Barbecue), Chris Lilly (Big Bob Gibson's BBQ) , Duce Raymond (Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue), Eric Hodson (Boars Night Out) and more!

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SPECIAL JOINT TICKET OFFER - ADD a VIP Ticket to the March 30th Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival BBQ Showdown at a Discount

2017 Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival BBQ Showdown - VIP Ticket

Thursday, March 30th - Watt Arena at Will Rogers Memorial Center

VIP Early Entry: 5:00pm - 6:00pm, event runs until 9:00pm

Fifteen of the best pit-masters in Texas come together to celebrate the Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival launch and share their smoked treasures with guests. Enjoy BBQ along with some tasty sides from around North Texas and the famed Hill Country. Look for lots of great barbecue-worthy beverages and live music as well. The guests will be selecting their favorite bite!

Parking at Will Rogers is $10/Car but access is available for Uber and Taxis.

Purchase a JOINT TICKET to both the 2017 NBBQA BBQ BASH and the 2017 FWFWF BBQ SHOWDOWN for $95... that's a $20 savings on both events!