In addition, a free pork barbecue bootcamp will be led by Speed "The Sauceman" Herrig, of Iowa-based Cookies Food Products, and Joe Osbrink, from the Iowa Barbecue Society. Fareway Stores will be providing numerous resources for BBQ and Brew at the Ballpark. The meat for the competition will be provided by Berkwood Farms and the Iowa Pork Producers Association. All 30 slots the Backyard BBQ Competition are full. More than $10,000 in cash prizes are available and attendees can help determine the winners of the charity competition. One of the highlights of the event is a Backyard BBQ Competition. "This fun event will provide some delicious pork not only for attendees, but also for food-insecure Iowans in our communities." "Iowa pig farmers care about the people of this state and the animals we raise," said Trish Cook, a pig farmer in Winthrop and IPPA president. That translates to nearly 229,500 Iowans, including 80,190 children. According to the Iowa Food Bank Association, 7.3% of Iowans are struggling with hunger. The event not only offers high-quality Iowa pork and Iowa-brewed beers, but it's also a chance to raise funds to help food banks statewide. Kids ages 5 and younger are admitted free of charge. Those interested in the barbecue experience without the brew can attend for $15. Attendees can sample delicious Iowa pork from 30 different backyard barbeque experts and 15 craft beers from Iowa's top breweries.įull-price BBQ & Brew tickets cost $25, with $5 from every ticket purchase supporting local hunger relief. Saturday, July 15, at Principal Park in Des Moines. The inaugural BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark-hosted by the Iowa Pork Producers Association, the Iowa Cubs, and Cactus Cares-is set for noon to 4 p.m.
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