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EVENTS
Take a peak at where the MWBA will be next! There are many events to seek in the great state of Nebraska and we are greatfull for the opportunity of having the support of the communities and organizations below, So grab the family, hop in the car and help us return the favor and bring numbers to these great communities and events inorder to help them strive! Keep your eyes open......we will be in your neighborhood soon!
(these are tentative dates, and subject to change at any time)
ALL EVENTS AND DATES, EXCLUDING THE "BOONE COUNTY PITBOSS", ARE TENTATIVE AND WILL BE CONFIRMED OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS. THIS LIST IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
Boone County Pitboss Confirmed
Patnered with the 2014 Boone County Home, Farm & Garden show in Albion Nebraska, 4 of our top teams will go head to head for 8 hours in a blind cook to earn the title "The Pitboss"!
When:
March 22, 2014 7am-4pm Albion, NE
Weekdays
From 5-7 pm
Norfolk Legion Confirmed
A new addition to our 2014 season will be the "Red, White & Que" Ribfest with the Norfolk American Legion on April 26, 2014. This Competition will feature a Pork Spare Rib Competition along with a people's choice division to see who has the publics favorite BBQ Beans. You will not want to miss this one so be sure to get yourselves to Norfolk for this great event and help raise some money for the American Legion!
When:
April 26, 2014 8am-TBA Norfolk, NE
BBQ, Brew & Baseball Confirmed
"Let's go out to the ballgame!" We head down to the Capital City for one of our longest cooks as teams will be competing in Ribs, Chicken, Pork & Brisket while enjoying some good 'ol Baseball!
When:
May 24-25, 2014 Varied times Lincoln, NE
Chicken, Rod's & Rib's
Info to be announced!
When:
May 31, 2014 8am-TBA Norfolk, NE
**Double Header**
Copples Last Resort Confirmed
Info to be announced!
When:
May 31, 2014 8am-TBA Humphrey, NE
King of the Ring
July 12 we head back to the Boone County Fair for our 2nd year competing in Pork Butt and Dessert!
You are sure to not want to miss this one as not only do you get to experience some of the best BBQ in the Midwest but you also get the chance to enjoy all the fair fun for the day including their Tractor pull that evening!
When:
July 12, 2014 8am-TBA Albion, NE
D'Car-BQ Confirmed
Info to be announced!
When:
July 26, 2014 8am-TBA Plainview, NE
Bash in the Burg Confirmed
Info to be announced!
When:
Aug 9, 2014 8am-TBA Petersburg, NE
**Double Header**
Grillin on the Greens Confirmed
Info to be announced!
When:
Aug 9, 2014 8am-TBA Pierce, NE
Rhythm & Ribs Confirmed
Join us on August 23, 2014 in Albion, NE for the 5th annual Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Competition hosted By The Albion Chamber of Commerce.
This years event will feature a BBQ Rib division along with their famous People's Choice category where our cooks prepare everything from smoked cookies to Smoked fruit , deserts and more for the public to sample and vote on all day long! Following the judging the ribs will be served up to the public for a rib dinner. Along with all the BBQ fun this event also features Life Size Beer pong and a 2 band Street Dance beginning at 3:00pm! Be sure to get out and Spend the day with us!
When:
Aug 23, 2014 8am-TBA Albion, NE
BBQ and Brew Confirmed
Check out another great Rib Competition located in Howells, NE on September 6th. MWBA teams will be heading up to compete in not only Ribs but, new to this year, the "Howells Mystery Meat" challege!. You are sure to have a good time at this one and after filling up on Q head on into the community hall and Catch the HUSKER GAME on their HUGE projection screen!
When:
Sep 6, 2014 8am-TBA Howells, NE
Aurora BBQ Confirmed
The Hamilton County Women of Power Are Bringing this BBQ Banger to you Brand new for 2014! This is a first year evnt including a Vender Craft Show, Horseshoe Tournament, Live DJ and Televised HUSKER GAME! Of course we are going to do a little Q, teams will be competing in Pork Butt, BBQ Beans and Peoples Choice!
Peoples Choice? THATS RIGHT, Peoples Choice! Teams will begin preparing samples for public sampling begining at noon and ending at 4:30pm during the Rib And Bean Turn in times! WOW, all that excitement packed into one single day because the Hamilton County Women of Power no how to show you a good time!! Proceeds from this event will go to Aurora Adopt-A-Pet!
When:
Sep 13, 2014 8am-TBA Aurora, NE
Barn-B-Que OPEN Confirmed
In Conjunction with The Midwest Best BBQ Showdown! Contact us to days for more information. This will be an open class Rib Competition for Non-MWBA members ONLY!
When:
Sep 20, 2014 8am-TBA West Point, NE
Midwest Best BBQ Showdown Confirmed
MWB FINALS! West Point, NE in conjunction with the BARN-B-QUE OPEN
contact us for more details or information.
When:
Sep 20, 2014 8am-TBA West Point, NE