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Finger Lickin’ Good - DC’s BBQ Battle

by Jon on June 14th, 2008

With $40,000 in prize money up for grabs, not to mention bragging rights, the barbequed meats served at the always-popular annual National Capital Barbecue Battle in Washington, DC is sure to please.

Besides thousands of pounds of Carolina chicken, Texas brisket (my favorite), Memphis ribs, pulled pork and that great barbeque smell, there’s also:

• Over 30 live bands on 3 stages, including headliners Roy Ayers, Leon Russell and Chuck Brown
• Cooking demos and celebrity chefs
• Lots of food sampling
• National Pork BBQ Championship contest
• BBQ marketplace for all types of sauces, rubs, marinades and more.
• Children’s play area

So what’s my favorite place in the U.S. for barbeque? I love the brisket at Rudy’s Bar-B-Que in San Antonio, Texas. If you’re in the neighborhood, don’t miss it.  Locally, I still haven’t found the perfect BBQ in DC…but I’m still looking.

National Capital Barbecue Battle
Pennsylvania Ave, NW between 9th and 14th
Washington, DC (map it)

Dates and Times - Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22, 2008, Saturday - 11:00 - 9:00,  Sunday - 11:00 - 7:30.

Tickets - Adults - $10.00, children 6-12 - $5.00, kids under 6 FREE. Tickets are available online or at the gate.

Nearest Metro Subway Station - Farragut West or Federal Triangle, - Blue and Orange lines, then a 2-block walk or use the DC Circulator.

Parking - Metered street or garage parking is available, but will be very limited.

Images - ribs and corn, ribs on the grill, pig, event photo - courtesy of National Capital Barbecue Battle

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