All proceeds will go to benefit the Suwannee FFA Chapter
SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK, LIVE OAK, FLA - Oh, the enchanting smell of finger-licking good barbecue cooking on the grill! But the taste will be even better when the Florida BBQ Association (FBA) sanctioned Smoking’ On the Suwannee BBQ Festival cook-off kicks off this weekend at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park! What are you waiting for! Head on out this weekend and taste some award-winning barbecue and watch these cooks work their magic!
There will also be a Spotlight on Local Talent event Friday night and “the Dog Hunt Man,” David Cooler, Saturday night in the Music Hall. If the barbecue doesn’t make you howl with delight, South Carolina’s own David Cooler is sure to do the trick! Bring your dancing shoes Saturday night!
This very first BBQ Festival is put on by locals Damon Wooley, the contest organizer, and Suwannee Senior Future Farmer’s of America (FFA) Advisor De Broughton. These two have been working hard to make this event a huge success to help provide a sound financial future for the Suwannee FFA. FFA has earned the reputation for molding young people into the future leaders of America. Suwannee FFA has always stood at the front of the line when it comes to training young FFA members in leadership, public speaking, community opportunities and business management and as standouts among their peers.
Competitors in the BBQ cook-off will work in teams to barbecue the best chicken, ribs, pork and brisket possible to be judged by FBA Certified barbecue Judges during the contest. Teams will begin preparation Friday for the Saturday cook-off. Visitors can sample barbecue prepared by teams from all over the Southeast including Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina and Tennessee. During this family event, visitors are invited to stay for the 5 p.m. awards ceremony on Saturday.
About 50 contestants have already signed up to compete for the prize money. But, it’s not just the prize money that causes these barbecue specialists to travel all over the USA, cooking prize-winning barbecue all the way.
The overall winners and category winners will receive cash prizes and earn valuable points towards FBA Team of the Year. The Grand Champion of the BBQ Festival will quality for the American Royal BBQ Championship in Kansas City and also be in a drawing to compete in the Jack Daniels World Championship in Tennessee.
Admission at the gate is $2 per person or $5 per carload. Admission Friday night to the Music Hall is $5 and $15 Saturday night. As always, the SOS Café and Restaurant at the Music Hall will have delicious foods and beverages available at regular prices each night.
If you haven’t signed up to be a sponsor of this great event, get moving! Contact Wooley at 386-590-6038 or Broughton at 386-688-0454 pronto! It will not only help your business, it will warm your heart and help provide trained leaders for America’s future. And you get a few great perks as well. Call now, you’ll be glad you did!
For more information about overnight or weekend accommodations or to learn more about the Smoking’ On the Suwannee BBQ Festival, Spotlight on Local Talent, David Cooler “The Dog Hunt Man,” Gator Chomp Romp, Colt Ford Show or the many other upcoming events, please call 386-364-1683 or go the SOSMP website at www.musicliveshere.com. We’ll be looking for ya’ll!
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