Fremont’s 1^st BBQ Competition and Beer Tasting = Neighborhood Party

Date: Sunday, June 2, 10am – 11pm 
Location: Corner of 36^th and Dayton Ave N, Fremont, Seattle

Join Friends and Neighbors to Benefit the Fremont Arts Council’s Solstice Parade

(Seattle, WA) release date – Go Hog Wild at the 1^st Annual Fremont BBQ Extravaganza & Neighborhood Party, a free neighborhood celebration. Anticipated draw of over 5000 people to attend this Northwest BBQ Association sanctioned competition, a benefit for the Fremont Arts Council Solstice Parade. Beer, wine and spirits available inside adjoining establishments: Roxy’s Diner, The BackDoor, Norm’s Eatery and Pete’s Fremont Fire Pit.

BBQ Competition:  Sanctioned by the Northwest BBQ Association, the 1^st Annual Fremont BBQ Competition will welcome 12 BBQ teams to Fremont to compete for $2,500 in prize money and the honor of best BBQ Chef in the Universe!!

BBQ Demos: Throughout the day there will be grilling demos by Award Winning BBQ Chefs with free samples for all. Demo Highlight:  Whole Hog preparation start to finish.

Whole Hog Lunch & Dinner: Complete BBQ meals available all day, including a Whole Hog Banquet at Pete’s Fremont FirePit, open to all

BBQ Sauce Tastings:  Local and National BBQ sauce producers will be showcasing their wares at the Free Condiment Tent.  Taste them all, including hot sauces, salsas, and BBQ sauces.

Mini Pancake Eating Contest: Roxy’s Diner will be cooking up loads of pancakes with delicious toppings for the kids in all of us.  Competitions and prizes for all ages.

Bagel Ring Toss:  Not your everyday Ring Toss.  These custom made bagels will be a challenge for all ages.  More fun than a bucket of cream cheese.

Costumed Dog Parade:  Norm’s Eatery will sponsor a dog parade with fabulous prizes from Petapalooza.

Local Beers and Spirits Tastings:  Beer and BBQ or Spirits and BBQ???  You decide. 

Free Music Stage: Bluegrass to Rockabilly; on and off stage performances through the day.

Funds raised at the Fremont BBQ Extravaganza benefit the Fremont Arts Council’s Solstice Parade. For more information, visit FremontArtsCouncil.org

Sponsors Include: NW BBQ Association, Peter Glick Restaurants, U.S. Foods, Seattle Bagel Bakery, Sutter Home & Hearth, Roxy’s Diner, Pete’s Fremont Fire Pit, The Backdoor, Norm’s Eatery, Petapalooza, Fremont Chamber of Commerce, PCC Natural Markets, Homestreet Bank, Fremont Rotary, Living Social