Rib Burnoff and Barbecue Fest

The 21st Annual Rib Burnoff and Barbecue Fest will be held at the Shelter Cove Community Park on Saturday, May 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., rain or shine. An added feature for 2018 is the optional areawide barbecue competition sanctioned by the SCBA including $4,500 in cash prizes and awards. Barbecue teams from around the states are expected as well as local cooks who have competed in the past for awards and bragging rights. The 2016 event included a total of 19 cooks and the winners included: One Hot Mama’s, Bullie’s Barbecue, Bombora’s Grille, and The Pit and Porch in the professional category. Hog Heaven, The Elgie Stover/Singleton Team, Too Sauced To Pork and Smokin’ Gun were winners in the amateur category. Professional South Carolina Barbecue Association-certified judges will direct the judging to pick the judge’s award winners and ticketholders will vote for the People’s Choice winners. Additionally, local band B-Town Playaz will provide the entertainment.

In 2016, proceeds from this event benefited local charities throughout the year.

Beer, wine, soda, hot dogs and ice cream will also be available for purchase. There will be a limited number of corporate sponsorships available which will include 10 tickets to the event. In addition, advance tickets will be sold at several local businesses at a reduced price of $15. Tickets at the gate are $20.

For more information, contact Bill Haley, bhaley@hhivacations.com for general information, or Alan Wolf, awolf@serggroup.com to get information on participating as a cook, or go to the event website: www.hiltonheadribburnoff.com.