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Title: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on August 15, 2016, 02:27:22 pm

We have once again locked down this great event.

This is the LONGEST CONTINUALLY RUN BBQ COMP in AZ.

This is a really fun event located at the Freedom RV facility in Tucson.

Friday, February 17th, 2017 - Saturday, February 18th, 2017

Freedom RV
3735 E Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85714

$3000 Prize Fund
Friday Night Appetizer Party - Sponsored by BBQ Island, Anthony Spices, Swimming in Smoke & AZBarbeque.

We are only taking the first 30 teams, after that, we will have to evaluate space concerns.

This is a very affordable Comp, one of the cheapest you will find anywhere.

Cost is just $100 before January 1st or $150 After.  If you are thinking about competing, get your entry in ASAP & lock your spot as well as save some $$$.

We look forward to seeing you all out there.  This is always a really fun event and the entire staff there at FREEDOM RV is amazing.

Hope to see lots of you out there.

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: 145 grill on August 15, 2016, 08:04:46 pm

I would like to be a judge again if possible, if we aren't booked.

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: smitty250 on August 16, 2016, 02:19:28 pm

I'm in!

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: toys4dlr on August 16, 2016, 03:30:01 pm

You cooking alone or teaming up??

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: smitty250 on August 16, 2016, 04:47:40 pm

Toys 4 Booty?

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on August 17, 2016, 08:59:06 am

Quote from: smitty250 on August 16, 2016, 04:47:40 pm

Toys 4 Booty?

Now that's a fun team.  Who gets the RV spot??

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Smokolita on September 06, 2016, 12:35:57 pm

You know Smokolita's is in on this one again!

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: AZWildcat on September 06, 2016, 06:29:20 pm

We are in for sure!

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Bobby on September 06, 2016, 07:52:15 pm

Root'n Toot'n BBQ is in!  Can't wait!!

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike P in Tucson on September 07, 2016, 09:38:36 am

Is anyone interested in teaming up for this?

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Bobby on September 08, 2016, 01:24:46 pm

  Don't mean to sound STUPID but what is teaming up? I haven't been in this long enough to know all your lingo.

                                     Thxs.
                                    Bobby   

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on September 08, 2016, 04:45:46 pm

Quote from: Bobby on September 08, 2016, 01:24:46 pm

  Don't mean to sound STUPID but what is teaming up? I haven't been in this long enough to know all your lingo.

                                     Thxs.
                                    Bobby   

Bobby,  Mike is looking to team up with a few people who want to share the cost & work involved with competing.

Most times that means that each person takes one meat if you get 4 people on a Team.  If you just have 2, then each would do 2 of the meats.

Talk with Mike if you are interested & see what you guys can put together.

Mike has been around BBQ here in AZ for some time and knows his way pretty good.

Good Luck!!

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Bobby on September 08, 2016, 05:36:09 pm

TO:  Mike P in Tucson

Yes, I am interested in teaming up.  Why don't you give me a call at your convenience and we can discuss this further.  I am in Tucson but have a 480 number:  480-326-9003.

Thanks!  Look forward to hearing back from you.

Bobby

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike P in Tucson on September 08, 2016, 05:44:36 pm

Hey Bobby!

I am heading to Payson over the weekend, but maybe sometime in the next few weeks we can get together over lunch (or drinks) and talk about teaming up.  I live on the far east side of Tucson.

I have been in maybe 8-10 comps, so not a lot of experience.  My best showings were a 3rd in ribs and a 3rd in brisket.  I don't eat chicken, so that is probably why I don't cook it well.  I never have any visions of being top dog (particularly when Smitty / Loot n' Booty is competing), I just enjoy doing the comps and hanging out with everyone.

The only problem with Freedom RV is that the weather can be horrible, and I only have a pickup truck, no RV or anything like that.  So a couple of years were downright miserable.

Anyway, I will give you a call next week, or we can correspond some by email -- mine is MikePinTucson at msn dot com

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Bobby on September 08, 2016, 05:51:45 pm

That sounds great to me.  Just give me a call when you have some time and we can meet and go over everything and figure something out.   It doesn't matter where ......... I am flexible. 

Have a good trip to Payson and talk to you soon. 

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike P in Tucson on September 08, 2016, 06:12:09 pm

Here are my smokers:

(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c378/MikePinTucson/Picture-1-1.jpg)

(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c378/MikePinTucson/New%20Smoker/DSCN4786_zps303860f4.jpg)

I would only bring the vertical ones to a comp.

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on October 03, 2016, 10:04:08 am

We are about 1/3 full for this event already and it's barely October.

Don't miss out, get your entry in before the end of the year & the Holidays & save some $$$.

We look forward to seeing you all out there.

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: AzQer on October 05, 2016, 02:13:07 pm

You know we are in, Azbarbeque.com/Freedom RV BBQ Team

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on October 11, 2016, 11:31:06 am

Who has their entry in for this event?

Trust me when I tell you that you want to have this in ASAP. 

Yes, I know it's still early and I know the early bird goes until the end of December, BUT, we have a big announcement coming up and rumor has it any team that has their entry already in will benefit even more.  Just a Rumor.

So get that Entry in ASAP..

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Swimmin in Smoke on October 11, 2016, 12:52:11 pm

We're in!! SinS Bloody Cart (Bloody Mary cart) will be there too!  8) :angel:

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Sean T. on October 11, 2016, 01:57:18 pm

Sounds pretty awesome!

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: BBQCZAR on October 11, 2016, 02:49:06 pm

We are back, and in as well,app and $$ on the way !

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: mjnorton on October 11, 2016, 05:27:04 pm

Bad Boyz app went in today!!! 

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: AZWildcat on October 16, 2016, 03:53:59 pm

Crazy Pig app is in the mail too.

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Sean T. on October 20, 2016, 10:51:16 am

It looks like I was able to clear my schedule for this weekend. I am interested in teaming up with someone or tagging along with a team since I have never competed before. I might even have a buddy that I could bring along if more help is needed.

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on October 25, 2016, 11:48:47 am

We are up to 17 Teams Registered as of today.  Don't miss out, get your Team Registered TODAY!!

Want to save even more $$$, Sign up for both this event and the Good Sam Event & Save big.

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on October 25, 2016, 11:49:53 am

Quote from: Sean T. on October 20, 2016, 10:51:16 am

It looks like I was able to clear my schedule for this weekend. I am interested in teaming up with someone or tagging along with a team since I have never competed before. I might even have a buddy that I could bring along if more help is needed.

Sean, Contact Mike P, I know he was looking to put together a team for this event.

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike P in Tucson on October 27, 2016, 01:50:24 pm

Thanks, Mike,

Sean contacted me and we are discussing it.

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: azcolt45 on October 27, 2016, 10:53:01 pm

We would like to judge again if you have room

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on October 28, 2016, 03:30:42 am

Quote from: azcolt45 on October 27, 2016, 10:53:01 pm

We would like to judge again if you have room

Absolutely, are you going to come out & stay?

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Yeller on October 30, 2016, 07:42:32 am

Put us down for 2 to Judge..TY

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on October 31, 2016, 03:23:33 pm

Don't forget, Enter both this event and the Good Sam BBQ Showdown event & save lots of $$$.

For those teams who have NOT already entered the Freedom RV comp, but want to enter both, your fee is just $250, a savings of $150. (Both Registration Forms Must be in the Same Envelope with 1 Check)

Don't miss out, get your entries in TODAY!!!

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on November 22, 2016, 12:32:44 pm

Just a few days left for the dual comp discount IF YOUR TEAM IS ALREADY SIGNED UP FOR THE FREEDOM RV COMP.

If your Team has already entered the Freedom RV BBQ Comp the weekend before, your entry for this event is just $100 more. (Entry Due in no later than December 1st, 2016 for this promotion) That's is, $200 for both events.  WOW, that's fantastic.

For those teams who have NOT already entered the Freedom RV comp, but want to enter both, your fee is just $250, a savings of $150. (Both Registration Forms Must be in the Same Envelope with 1 Check)  This offer is only good until December 31st, 2016.

Don't miss out on these great deals.  Get your teams registered TODAY!!

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike Allison on November 22, 2016, 01:10:14 pm

Check's in the mail for Freedom.

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on November 22, 2016, 04:31:44 pm

Quote from: Mike Allison on November 22, 2016, 01:10:14 pm

Check's in the mail for Freedom.

Awesome Mike, look forward to seeing you out there once again.

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on December 06, 2016, 12:24:40 pm

As of today, we are at 23 BBQ Teams Registered for this event.  Still time to get in on the Early bird Discount of just $100 until Dec 31st or better yet, just $250 for both this comp and the Good Sam one the week after.  Don't miss out, get those entries in.

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on December 12, 2016, 11:10:28 am

Hey all, good news & bad news.

The Good News is that Freedom RV has picked up a few new RV lines, so they have lots of Inventory.

The Bad News is that this limits how many teams we can fit into the space they have allocated for us.

We are currently at 27 Registered Teams.  We are going to cut it off at 32 Teams this year.

That means that we have just 5 spots left, so if you want to compete in this event, get your entry in ASAP.  You will save money if you do and you will be guaranteed a spot at the event.

Looking forward to seeing you all out there.  2017 is going to be a great year for BBQ here in AZ.

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on December 17, 2016, 09:39:55 am

Just 15 Days left for the Early bird pricing on this event.

Don't miss out, get your team registered TODAY!!!

Just $100 before Dec 31st.  $150 After.

Enter both events, this one and the Good Sam BBQ Showdown before Dec 31st & it's only $250 for both.  After, it's $400.

Look forward to seeing all of you out at this great event.

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on December 27, 2016, 09:21:07 am

Just a few days left to register for this comp & save $$$.

We are almost full as well, so don't miss out, get your registration in ASAP.

This is going to once again be a great event. 

We have some great trophy's this year.  The GC, RGC & 3rd Place overall get these cool Trophies.  How cool are these??

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/AZBarbeque/20161226_131518_zpsajlyc8oo.jpg) (http://s174.photobucket.com/user/AZBarbeque/media/20161226_131518_zpsajlyc8oo.jpg.html)

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/AZBarbeque/20161226_131556_zpsp8svosek.jpg) (http://s174.photobucket.com/user/AZBarbeque/media/20161226_131556_zpsp8svosek.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on January 03, 2017, 08:29:22 pm

As of today we are at 30 teams registered for this event.  

Don't miss out, we are only having 32 teams at this year's event.

Get your registration in TODAY & secure your spot.

It's going to be another great event and we want you all there with us.

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on February 06, 2017, 10:15:33 am

Here is Freedom RV's Flyer for this year's event.  Please share it.

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/AZBarbeque/Feb%202017%20Flyer_zpsitfaz4j6.jpg) (http://s174.photobucket.com/user/AZBarbeque/media/Feb%202017%20Flyer_zpsitfaz4j6.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: BBQCZAR on February 06, 2017, 08:10:17 pm

Hey Mike do you have a team list to post ?

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on February 06, 2017, 08:21:02 pm

Here you go.

Freedom RV

Stop, Drop & Roll BBQ

TBA

Loot N' Booty BBQ

Roughstock BBQ

Bad Boyz BBQ

Swimmin' In Smoke

Auggie's Twilight BBQ

Knife Pork and Spoon

Root'N Toot'N BBQ

Big Fire

Cloud of Smoke BBQ

BBQ Bullies

Fat Frankies BBQ

Lip S-mac'n BBQ

Kiss of Smoke BBQ

Smoke N Frogs

Crazy Pig BBQ

Your Behind BBQ

Grace Under Fire

Smokin with Swag

No Clue BBQ

Biggs BBQ

Hibbs & Crew Pirate BarBQ

Sweet Pete's BBQ

DJ's Smokin' BBQ

Brushfire BBQ Co.

Smokolitas BBQ

Arizona Red's BBQ & Catering Co.

Que Loco

Smokin Kelley's BBQ

BBQ Island

JBS Smokewagon

Del Sol Casino

Whiskey & Swine

All About Smokin Q

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: BBQCZAR on February 07, 2017, 09:23:30 am

Thanks Mike,looks like a great field and a great event once again !

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: BBQCZAR on February 10, 2017, 12:05:57 pm

Mike,what are the meat turn-in times for this event ?

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on February 10, 2017, 02:10:29 pm

Quote from: BBQCZAR on February 10, 2017, 12:05:57 pm

Mike,what are the meat turn-in times for this event ?

For you or for all the other teams??  LOL

Turn in times are as follows:

Noon - Chicken
12:45 pm - Ribs
1:30 pm - Pork
2:15 pm - Brisket

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on February 10, 2017, 02:11:37 pm

Also, the times are posted on the Info Sheet in the e-mail I sent all the teams and in the INFO thread located at http://www.azbarbeque.com/forums/freedom-rv-2017/info-thread/

But who reads those things??   :D ;D >:D

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: BBQCZAR on February 10, 2017, 02:22:31 pm

I always read them,I got the one for the PIR event and read all, but YOU didn't send me one for Freedom RV :'( ;D

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on February 10, 2017, 04:37:33 pm

Quote from: BBQCZAR on February 10, 2017, 02:22:31 pm

I always read them,I got the one for the PIR event and read all, but YOU didn't send me one for Freedom RV :'( ;D

Really??  You responded to the e-mail & gave me your shirt size.  

I think you are starting to get dementia my friend.  You are forgetting things and still thinking the Steelers are a good team.  It's all downhill from here.  LOL

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: BBQCZAR on February 11, 2017, 12:27:25 pm

Quote from: Mike (AZBarbeque) on February 10, 2017, 04:37:33 pm

Really?? You responded to the e-mail & gave me your shirt size. I think you are starting to get dementia my friend. You are forgetting things and still thinking the Steelers are a good team. It's all downhill from here. LOL

Oh yeah,that's right,heck maybe I am losing it,kinda like most of the Cardinal games LOL !

Title: Re: Freedom RV's 16th Annual Hometown BBQ Throwdown
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on February 15, 2017, 07:48:45 am

It's looking like it's going to be on the cooler & windy side this year at this comp, so come prepared.  It's also calling for some rain.

Safe Travels everyone, we look forward to seeing you all this weekend.