The Queen Mary Welcomes back the
5th Annual West Coast BBQ Classic May 14
WEST COAST BBQ CLASSIC PRESS RELEASE
Grill masters from around the country will gather at the Queen Mary’s Waterfront Events Park from 11AM – 6PM to compete for the title of West Coast’s BEST BBQ .
WHAT:
The Queen Mary is pleased to welcome back the annual West Coast BBQ Classic on May 14. The WCBC will feature BBQ styles from across the country including slow-cooked hickory barbeque from Texas and southern Memphis-style barbeque. This finger lickin’ family fun festival features: delicious BBQ tastings, live music, backyard games, kids’ country, a merchant market and an awards ceremony for our victors.
The Queen Mary is pleased to welcome back the annual West Coast BBQ Classic on May 14. The WCBC will feature BBQ styles from across the country including slow-cooked hickory barbeque from Texas and southern Memphis-style barbeque. This finger lickin’ family fun festival features: delicious BBQ tastings, live music, backyard games, kids’ country, a merchant market and an awards ceremony for our victors.
- The competition is an official California-State-Certified, KCBS-Sanctioned, BBQ Championship and will bring Southern California’s most accomplished Champion Pitmasters together to compete for a $10,500 cash prize and the coveted title of West Coast BBQ Pitmaster Champion.
- Live entertainment will be provided by the country sensations Scotty Mac Band and Blontourage.
- Children are invited to Kids Country offering games, a bounce house, face painters and potato sack races just for little BBQ fans.
- Join in the fun and participate in the watermelon or cobbler eating contests, and other fun backyard games.
- For more information and to purchase tickets to the 5th annual West Coast BBQ Classic visit http://queenmary.com/events/west-coast-bbq-classic/.
2016 BBQ TEAMS:
Big Papa Smokers, Blaze’s BBQ, Blue Eyed BBQ, BLUES ROCK BBQ, Brisket Brothers, Burnin and Lootin, COOL GRILLING, DG Firehouse BBQ, Fu Man Que Crew, Hickory and Spice BBQ, Lady of Q, OC Double Barrel Smokers, Pigpusher BBQ and catering, Porkchop and Bubba’s BBQ, Rad Fondo BBQ, Ridge Route Boys BBQ, ROYAL SMOKIN HOT BBQ, Slap Yo Daddy BBQ, Smoke Hound BBQ, Smokin’ Hart’s, Smoky Doky Barbecue, TEAM WOODSHED, The Pit Crew BBQ of SoCal, The Rib Doctor, LLC., Twisted Brisket BBQ, Yard Lobster BBQ, Qued Up, Mad Dawgz BBQ, NOTHING COMPARES TO Q, Smokin Mo’s, Jet Coatings “Monkey Style”, Come and Take It BBQ, Outta Gas BBQ, RoofTop Barbecue, Wild Willy’s, Smokin Money with Big Red, Left Coast Q, Pinches Primal BBQ, BUBBAS SMOKE YARD BBQ, Rude 2 Not BBQ, HalfAss BBQ
Big Papa Smokers, Blaze’s BBQ, Blue Eyed BBQ, BLUES ROCK BBQ, Brisket Brothers, Burnin and Lootin, COOL GRILLING, DG Firehouse BBQ, Fu Man Que Crew, Hickory and Spice BBQ, Lady of Q, OC Double Barrel Smokers, Pigpusher BBQ and catering, Porkchop and Bubba’s BBQ, Rad Fondo BBQ, Ridge Route Boys BBQ, ROYAL SMOKIN HOT BBQ, Slap Yo Daddy BBQ, Smoke Hound BBQ, Smokin’ Hart’s, Smoky Doky Barbecue, TEAM WOODSHED, The Pit Crew BBQ of SoCal, The Rib Doctor, LLC., Twisted Brisket BBQ, Yard Lobster BBQ, Qued Up, Mad Dawgz BBQ, NOTHING COMPARES TO Q, Smokin Mo’s, Jet Coatings “Monkey Style”, Come and Take It BBQ, Outta Gas BBQ, RoofTop Barbecue, Wild Willy’s, Smokin Money with Big Red, Left Coast Q, Pinches Primal BBQ, BUBBAS SMOKE YARD BBQ, Rude 2 Not BBQ, HalfAss BBQ
WHEN:
11am – 6pm
Saturday, May 14, 2016
11am – 6pm
Saturday, May 14, 2016
WHERE:
The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802
The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802
TICKETS:
Purchase tickets online at QueenMary.com/WCBC
Purchase tickets online at QueenMary.com/WCBC
- General Admission Value Pack with (5) tasting tickets: $25 online
- VIP Admission Value Pack with (5) tasting tickets: $40 online
- BBQ Tasting Tickets – $10 for (5) BBQ Bucks (no refunds)
- Free admission for ages 3 and under
PARKING:
$15 upon exit
About the Queen Mary
Located in the Port of Long Beach, the Queen Mary features a rich maritime history, authentic Art Deco décor, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Long Beach city skyline. At the time of her maiden voyage in May of 1936, she was considered the grandest ocean liner ever built. The Queen Mary’s signature restaurants include the award-winning Sir Winston’s and Chelsea Chowder House & Bar as well as a weekly Champagne Sunday Brunch served in the ship’s Grand Salon. History buffs enjoy the ship’s museum and Glory Days tour, guests of all ages love the Ghosts and Legends show, and the ship is currently featuring the renowned Diana: Legacy of a Princess exhibit and Tea Room. The Queen Mary features 80,000 square feet of event space in 17 remarkable Art Deco salons as well as a tri-level, 45,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall. The Queen Mary boasts 346 staterooms including nine full suites. For more information or for reservations, see www.queenmary.com or call (800) 437-2934. The Queen Mary is located at 1126 Queens Highway in Long Beach.
Located in the Port of Long Beach, the Queen Mary features a rich maritime history, authentic Art Deco décor, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Long Beach city skyline. At the time of her maiden voyage in May of 1936, she was considered the grandest ocean liner ever built. The Queen Mary’s signature restaurants include the award-winning Sir Winston’s and Chelsea Chowder House & Bar as well as a weekly Champagne Sunday Brunch served in the ship’s Grand Salon. History buffs enjoy the ship’s museum and Glory Days tour, guests of all ages love the Ghosts and Legends show, and the ship is currently featuring the renowned Diana: Legacy of a Princess exhibit and Tea Room. The Queen Mary features 80,000 square feet of event space in 17 remarkable Art Deco salons as well as a tri-level, 45,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall. The Queen Mary boasts 346 staterooms including nine full suites. For more information or for reservations, see www.queenmary.com or call (800) 437-2934. The Queen Mary is located at 1126 Queens Highway in Long Beach.