The Old-Fashioned BBQ Bash is a one-day celebration hosted by the National Barbecue Association and open to the public. The Bash is held in a different city each year on the last day of the NBBQA conference. This year's event will be at the San Diego Crowne Plaza in Mission Valley.

The Bash offers attendees a rare chance to network with some of the biggest names in barbecue. Events will include a trade show, cookbook signings, BBQ sauce tastings, “How to Q” presentations from famed pitmasters and more. However, the highlight of the event will be the People’s Choice Awards, where competition cook teams will vie for your vote as the People’s Choice Champion. Attendees will get to sample pulled pork and chicken, and cast a ballot for their top choice. Reserve your tickets today!

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE 
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. BBQ TRADE SHOW (sauce tasting, book signings, silent auction and more!)
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PEOPLE'S CHOICE TASTING AND VOTING
11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. HOW TO Q PRESENTATIONS
See the DETAILED BASH AGENDA


"HOW TO Q" PRESENTERS

Brad Orrison, The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint
Brad Orrison is the founder, CEO and original pit master of The Shed BBQ & Blues joint in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Beginning with 300 square feet, The Shed has morphed to 6,500 with seating for 450 outside. Honored with many national accolades, The Shed now has six franchises.

Mike Mills, 17th Street Bar & Grill
Champion pitmaster Mike Mills presides over the pits at his seven nationally acclaimed barbecue restaurants. Mike was co-captain of the Apple City Barbecue team, one of the most celebrated teams ever. He is a four-time World Champion and three-time Grand World Champion at Memphis in May. He is also the 1992 Grand Champion of the Jack Daniel’s World Invitational Barbecue Cooking Contest. His book, “Peace, Love and Barbecue” was nominated for a 2006 James Beard Foundation award.

Kent Black, Black's Barbecue
Kent is a third generation pitmaster at Black's Barbecue in Lockhart, Texas. Black’s is the state’s oldest major barbecue restaurant continuously owned and operated by the same family. Four generations of Black's are currently involved in the operations of this legendary BBQ joint.

Mark Lambert, Sweet Swine O' Mine Distributing
Mark Lambert is the head shoulder cook of the Sweet Swine O’ Mine competition team and a dedicated competitor on the KCBS and MBN circuits for 15 years. Marc is the 2009 Memphis in May world champion and has also won first place in pork shoulder in 2005, 2008 and 2009.

BBQ Bash tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased online or at the door.


WANT A MORE IN-DEPTH BBQ EXPERIENCE?
The following a la carte activities are also taking place in conjunction with the BBQ Bash (additional fees apply). Click on each listing for descriptions and pricing information. 

NBBQA School for Competition Cooking 

MBN Judging School 

Meet the BBQ Masters 

KCBS Judging School 

Seating is limited for a la carte activities. Call 888-909-2121 to inquire about availability.