Chattanooga's first annual BBQ Festival and Competition is being held Saturday, July 9, at Virginia College.
This unique event celebrates all BBQ cooks from pros to amateurs. The event is sponsored by Virginia College and The American Culinary Federation.
Participants can enter and compete for money and prizes in pulled pork, brisket and ribs. Entry fee is $100 per protein with winners in each category and a grand champion for those participating in all three meat contests.
There will be music and entertainment. For more information contact Chef Nick at 423-618-6989.
The popular Owls Nest BBQ Competition Team from Ooltewah has agreed to participate.