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The barbecue champion for the state of Arkansas will be decided at an event hosted by the University of Arkansas’ Department of Animal Science on Saturday, March 15.
Officially sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society, the Arkansas state BBQ champion will be named following judging at Boots, Brews and BBQ at the Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center.
Tickets are available to the public, with admission running from 2-5 p.m. The $50 ticket includes 10 one-ounce samples from teams in the contest, chips and four beverages, plus live music and the opportunity to vote on the Tyson Foods People’s Choice Award for pulled pork.
For attendees aged 21 and over, the four beverages can be used at the bar station.
The musical acts scheduled are Meadowlark from 2-3:30 p.m., and Arlan and the Professor from 3:30-5 p.m.
“We’ve discussed a BBQ contest for several years, and we are excited for it to finally happen on March 15,” said Mike Looper, head of the Department of Animal Science. “It’s great to see so much interest from BBQ teams from six states.”
All proceeds from ticket sales go to the Department of Animal Science in U of A’s Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. The fundraiser supports the department’s general scholarship fund, and student competition teams in ranch horse, livestock judging, equine judging and meats quiz bowl.
“It’s a fun way to support animal science students and programs while enjoying great BBQ and live music,” said Looper. “This event also allows us to get student volunteers involved in coordinating a large event that is fundraising for them through scholarships and competitive teams.”
Approximately 25 teams are currently scheduled to compete with the winner determined by KC Barbecue Society sanctioned judges.
For event tickets, purchase here. Tickets can be purchased the day of, but must be purchased online through the link. Boots, Brews and BBQ is a cashless event.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available with levels of $10,000 for a Lead Sponsor, $5,000 for the Grill Master package and $1,000 for the Pit Boss package. For more information, contact Rudy Burns.
To date, sponsors include Signature Bank of Arkansas, Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation, Farm Bureau Health Plans of Arkansas, Simmons Foods, Tyson Foods ($5,000 plus the pork donation) and McBride Distributing.
About the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences: Bumpers College provides life-changing opportunities to position and prepare graduates who will be leaders in the businesses associated with foods, family, the environment, agriculture, sustainability and human quality of life; and who will be first-choice candidates of employers looking for leaders, innovators, policy makers and entrepreneurs. The college is named for Dale Bumpers, former Arkansas governor and longtime U.S. senator who made the state prominent in national and international agriculture. For more information about Bumpers College, visit our website, and follow us on Twitter at @BumpersCollege and Instagram at BumpersCollege.
About the University of Arkansas: As Arkansas’ flagship institution, the U of A provides an internationally competitive education in more than 200 academic programs. Founded in 1871, the U of A contributes more than $3 billion to Arkansas’ economy through the teaching of new knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship and job development, discovery through research and creative activity while also providing training for professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the U of A among the few U.S. colleges and universities with the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the U of A among the top public universities in the nation. See how the U of A works to build a better world at Arkansas Research and Economic Development News.
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