• Brisket & Bean Challenge: August 13, 2016

[Mike (AZBarbeque)]

Famous Dave's has once again teamed up with AZBarbeque & The Barbeque Championship Series (BCS) to sponsor & host a Brisket & Bean Challenge.

When:  Saturday, August 13th, 2016
Where:  Famous Dave's Mesa Location
             1011 N Dobson Rd
             Mesa, AZ 85201
When:  Doors Open at 11 am.
            Trimming of Brisket & Turn in will begin approximately 11:30 am.
Cost:  Per Brisket (Max 3 per person):
          $10 in advance (mailed to AZBarbeque, 10845 W. Deanna Dr., Sun City, AZ 85373)
          $15 in advance (paid via Pay Pal sent on Pay Pal to Sales@AZBarbeque.com)
          $20 at door on day of event.
          Per Bean Entry (Max 2 per person):
          $5 in advance (mailed to AZBarbeque, 10845 W. Deanna Dr., Sun City, AZ 85373)
          $5 in advance (paid via Pay Pal sent on Pay Pal to Sales@AZBarbeque.com)
          $10 at door on day of event


This is a great event for new teams looking to get into competition BBQ or for Seasoned teams looking to try out a few different recipes without having to spend the money of a full comp.

Bring your Briskets Full Cooked, but NOT Sliced to the event.  (The Reason we do Brisket is because Brisket holds the best of all the meats)  You will Slice your Brisket on site at the event.

Bring your Beans already cooked & ready for Turn in.  We will have turn in containers for the Brisket, you are responsible for your own Bean turn in containers.  You can have just one or decorate and have 6 servings available.  Must be enough for 6 judges to taste.

After slicing & turning in your Brisket, you will cube up the rest of your Brisket & put it out for the public & other competitors to sample.

Prizes:

Brisket:
Grand Champion - $100 Famous Dave's Gift Certificate & Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion - $75 Famous Dave's Gift Certificate & Trophy
3rd Place - $50 Famous Dave's Gift Certificate
4th Place - $25 Famous Dave's Gift Certificate

Beans:
1st Place - $50 Famous Dave's Gift Certificate & Trophy
2nd Place - $25 Famous Dave's Gift Certificate

We will also be having a raffle during the event.  For each food item or Alcoholic Beverage you purchase, you will get 1 Raffle Ticket.  

We are still looking for additional Sponsors for this event, so if you know of anyone or any company interested, please have them contact us.

Please invite your family & friends to this fun, tasty event.

[AZRedneck]

How many entries were there last year?

[Mike (AZBarbeque)]

How many entries were there last year?

I believe there were close to 60

[tyryth]

Hey Mike, Any particular rules on the beans...ingredients?
Also, what do I need to bring with my brisket...knife, cutting board or will all this be provided? I would be driving from NM so I would need a list of things I need to bring besides my entries.

[Mike (AZBarbeque)]

Hey Mike, Any particular rules on the beans...ingredients?
Also, what do I need to bring with my brisket...knife, cutting board or will all this be provided? I would be driving from NM so I would need a list of things I need to bring besides my entries.

Thanks for your post and we look forward to seeing you there.

I will have some cutting boards available, but most people prefer to bring their own as well as their own, sharp knives.  (I typically have a Knife Sharpener there as well)

For the beans, it's an open category.  It's your choice.  We prefer it all in one container, but know that some people like to do the 6 separate ones.  That's up to you.  You are NOT judged on the turn in container.

[Pit 4 Brains]

Is there going to be a People's Choice judging as well?

[Mike (AZBarbeque)]

Yes, just like we have done in the past.

After you slice up your brisket for the judges, you will then cube the rest & put it in a container we provide and the public will get a chance to enjoy & vote.

[bucaguy]

Can we use the Famous Dave's bean recipe this year?

[Smokolita]

Blahahahahaha !

[Smokolita]

Cant wait . Lots of fun with some good Peeps .   

[Mike (AZBarbeque)]

Met with Famous Dave's today & they are very excited about this event.

We are even talking about possibly doing a 4 meat event with them before the end of the year. 

Make sure you come out & support this event & Famous Daves & show them that we could support a 4 meat event.

Hope to see you all out there.

[Pit 4 Brains]

Is it one bean entry per brisket entry?
I'd like to do one brisket and maybe two beans.
Thanks
-Pit

[Mike (AZBarbeque)]

Is it one bean entry per brisket entry?
I'd like to do one brisket and maybe two beans.
Thanks
-Pit

No, each is separate.  You can do up to 3 different Brisket entries & up to 2 different Bean entries.  Each has it's own entry fee, check the registration form for details.

[John Shisler]

I can't wait. It was fun last year.
-John Shisler

[Mike (AZBarbeque)]

Just 1 week until this fun, tasty event.

Bring the family, grab your BBQ Buddies and come on out & join us.

Lots of fun specials, raffles & great tasting Brisket & Beans.

Don't miss out.