15th Annual

BBQ on the Bow

Festival

Canada's Oldest BBQ Competition

Celebrating Alberta Beef Producers

If it ain't Alberta, it ain't Beef ...

presented by the

BBQ on the Bow Society

September 1st & 2nd, 2007

Eau Claire Festival Market,

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Photo Credit: Neil Ingroville - Lodge Media Inc.

THE HISTORY:

The Barbeque on the Bow Society, established in 1993, is a registered not-for-profit organization. The society is committed to enhancing the quality of life in Calgary socially, culturally and economically and hosts the "Alberta Championship" for Kansas City (Southern) style BBQ. The goals of the Society are achieved through production of an annual family oriented festival.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:

"To Enhance The Quality Of Life In Calgary Through A Free, Fun, Family Oriented Annual Culinary Festival Featuring Canada's Oldest BBQ Competition."

THE FESTIVAL:

The 15^th annual BBQ ON THE BOW Festival will be a two day, free, fun filled family event held on the Labor Day weekend.

Hours:

Saturday, September 1st: BBQ Teams Move-in & Set-Up: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

	BBQ Sauce Competition - Sponsored by Jim Beam Bourbon (BBQ Teams Only). (Click Here For Rules)
	Chef's Choice (BBQ Teams Only)

Sunday, September 2nd: 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM

The components of the event are a unique mixture of :

The BBQ on the Bow "Alberta Championship"

The Children's Craft Tent - 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

ALBERTA BEEF PRODUCERS TENT - 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Salute to the Performing Art Groups - 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Main Stage Entertainment - 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM

2007 BBQ on the Bow Kitchen - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Sponsored by Alberta Producer

Alberta Turkey Producers

Alberta Lamb Producers

Alberta Chicken Producers

Alberta Pork Producers

Alberta Beef Producers

BBQ Food Concession - Public Food Concession - Enjoy BBQ featuring Alberta Pulled Pork on a bun, AB Beef Burgers, AB Turkey Sausage and Spolumbo Sausages, Pop and Water from KRINGLES BBQ GRILL.

The General Store. Featuring a number of Alberta products, Fresh Corn and Pesticide-Free Tomatoes from Paradise Hill Farms for sale, The real thing - Canadian Club BBQ Sauces - Made in Canada & the 'Cookbook Corner' items for sale to the general public.

Fratello Coffee Co: Free cups of freshly brewed Fratello Coffee will be handed out all day.

Further details available on the 'Program' section of this website.

A primary goal of the Society is to form alliances with other not-for-profit

and community groups for our mutual benefit and to promote

local entertainers, particularly youth performers.

Salute to the Performing Art Groups:

Come meet the Performing Arts Groups that make Calgary so vibrant. They will be on site to hand out their season brochures and special fundraising events for you to support.

THE BBQ Competition:

Competitive barbecuing began over 20 years ago in the United States. Today, more than 500 Canadian and American cities host BBQ championships. Most are sponsored as community awareness festivals or charity fundraisers.

Competing teams are made up of a 'Chief Cook' and up to 3 assistant cooks. Whether seasoned BBQ competitors or beginner chefs, these enthusiastic teams are up all night tending the fire and basting the meat.

In the BBQ on the Bow "Alberta Championship", teams vie for recognition as the Grand Champion by earning the most points in all four required categories. These categories are: Chicken, Pork Ribs, Pork Butt (shoulder) and Beef Brisket. There is also a 5th category called 'Chef's Choice' but the points earned in this category do not count towards the BBQ on the Bow "Canadian Championship", just bragging rights.

MARKETING AND PROMOTION:

BBQ ON THE BOW promotes Alberta by:

	Providing opportunities for up and coming artists to perform
	Supporting Alberta Food Producers
	Promoting the event through local media and Tourism Calgary publications
	Advertising on an international level
	Attracting teams and judges from Canada and the U.S.

Plan to attend the 16th Annual BBQ ON THE BOW Festival!

August 30th & 31st, 2008

Check this website on a regular basis for regular

updates regarding our upcoming event or how to become

a BBQ on the Bow Festival Volunteer !!

~ Site revised February 20th, 2008 ~

Please Note: All content contained in this web site is subject to change without notice.

Did You Know ??

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