Hogging Up Pennsylvania Big Fat Daddy’s Home Base

Big Fat Daddy’s would like to sponsor Hogging Up again, and has found what appears to be a good location for a future KCBS BBQ Festival & Competition closer to home base near York, Pennsylvania. This undisclosed location will power big rigs and have a covered building for the judges.  We are currently discussing possibilities with the property owner who has ongoing construction and improvements to the site. It is unforseen when all these improvements will be completed and if we can book a date for 2016 but we are working on it.  Things have been busy for Big Fat Daddy’s during 2015 doing the Factory Tour Stop for the County of York–the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. These barbecue tours raise money for Bell Socialization Services, a local shelter in York Pennsylvania.  So far we’ve had visitors from 12 different states who have enjoyed their visit.  This came after we’d  been inducted into the Southern Food and Beverage Museum and on top of that filmed on the second season of Food Network’s Carnival Eats show for our Colossal Got Beef? ® Crabcake.

This post was sponsored by Europe’s Best Beer? 

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Got Beef ? ® Acquiring Hogging Up Merchandise

Got Beef ? ® brand store has acquired all leftover and overprint Hogging Up merchandise, namely the piggy tshirts. You can see them here.

Although the HoggingUp wordpress site is still going here, the HoggingUp.com URL is being redirected. So what’s up with that?

Festival Cancellation 2015

Hogging Up BBQ & Music Festival was officially put on hold for 2015 due to other commitments by Big Fat Daddy’s as per previous announcements, namely a stint with the Convention and Visitors Bureau of York County, Pennsylvania for public tours.  We’ve gotten a lot of vendor inquiries so we’re posting it again.

Outlook for 2016 : Will there be a Hogging Up? 

The usual date and location for 2016 looks bleak since festivals have moved around.  Big Fat Daddy’s was using their (bye week aka vacation week) to host the festival, as they are booked solid into fairs and vending the remainder of the year with contacts already into May 2016 so hosting on other weeks is an issue.   If this festival is held for 2016 year, it would have to be another date and possible location / venue change closer to the Big Fat Daddy’s home base.  What will happen to Hogging Up remains to be seen.  Stay tuned for more info.

Looking for BBQ Festivals to Attend in June?  We suggest checking out: 

West Virginia: Almost Heaven BBQ Festival Buckhannon – 3rd week of June

Virginia:  Covington ‘s BBQ Festival 3rd week of June

DC  Safeway BBQ Battle – end of June

 

 

Big Fat Daddy’s on Food Network Show Times

Big Fat Daddy’s on Food Network Show Times.

 

And guess what? It’s Not BBQ!  It’s Crab Dip since Wayne is from Baltimore his famous crab dip recipe made the Carnival Eats show.  Filmed in May, it’s airing now.

Recycled Trophies a Big Hit

We have a whole warehouse of trophies that have been donated from schools and institutions.

We get asked a lot, just how many recycled trophies did it take to make enough for the barbecue festival?  A whole lot! If you figure we gave trophies out for top ten in each category, plus specialty trophies and MVP’s, we made about 50 trophies out of over 300 old ones.  This is simple, we break them down by disassembling and rebuild into bigger and better ones.  We refurbish old parts and donate the toppers we donate to RetroChalet on Etsy (crafters use the toppers for wine stoppers.)

So if you consider for every 300 old trophies, we can make 50 new ones that’s keeping a lot of trophies out of the landfill!  Thanks to donations from MD, DC, VA and PA who include schools and colleges, and we thank them!

This post was sponsored by Carpet Cleaning Redding CA   Check them out for all your GREEN WAY carpet cleaning needs!  Thanks guys!

 

 

 

 

2014 Brisket Photos

Congrats to our top 5 Brisket Winners!

1st Place goes to Wilbur’s Revenge 169.7256

2nd Place Goes to Old Virginia Smoke 169.1428

3rd Place Brisket goes to Pop Pop’s Chicken and Pig /  1752 Barbecue 168.5600

 

4th Place Brisket Hoos Smokin’ 165.1084

5th Place Brisket goes to Pavone Brother’s BBQ 164.5484

 

2014 Pork Photos

Congrats to the top 5 Pork Winners

1st Place Pork 3 Eyz BBQ 170.8228

 

2nd Place Pork Hoos Smokin’  170.2628

 

3rd Place Pork Checkered Flag 500 BBQ 167.4172

 

4th Place Pork Jokers and Smokers  166.8684

 

 

5th Place Sauce This BBQ 166.8460

 

 

People’s Choice Contest 2014

11 Teams Participated and the public spoke!

Congrats to the winner Aporkalypse Now who had the most votes in the People’s Choice!

1st:  Aporkalypse Now

2nd  Hill High Country Store

3rd Place Checkered Flag 500

Tied for 4th Place :  Old Virginia Smoke & Smokin’ Gnome

5th Place 2 Rhoadies BBQ

Tied for 6th Place Sauce This BBQ & Hogshiners

Tied for 7th Place  Inked Pig and Rack Time

8th Place  Hog-it-Up BBQ Team

 

Thank you to the public for voting and for all our teams for working hard!

 

 

2014 Results (KCBS)

Hogging Up BBQ Festival

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Winchester, VA
Starts: 06/27/2014
Ends: 06/28/2014
Website: http://www.hoggingup.com
KCBS Reps: RANDY G BIGLER, CAROL BIGLER
Contest Number: 4578

Prize Money: $6500   $7200 prizes upped at contest

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CBJ Percentage: 100%

Contact Information:
Cindy Schafer
Phone: 717-793-2124
HoggingUpBBQFestival@verizon.net

Contest Results:  [View Printable]

Grand Champion: 3 EYZ BBQ
Reserve Champion: CHECKERED FLAG 500 BBQ

Overall
1	3 EYZ BBQ	674.1828
2	CHECKERED FLAG 500 BBQ	672.5260
3	BIG BLOCK BBQ	664.5488
4	PHILLY BLIND PIG BBQ	662.2512
5	HOOS SMOKIN’	658.7424
6	POP POP’S CHICKEN AND PIG	657.6344
7	WILBUR’S REVENGE	654.7884
8	SAUCE THIS BBQ	654.7204
9	BOHEMIAN BBQ	652.9944
10	APORKALYPSE NOW	650.1944
11	SPITTIN’ FEATHERS BBQ	649.6800
12	PAVONE BROTHER’S BBQ	647.2452
13	SMOKIN GNOME BBQ	645.0628
14	DRILLING & GRILLING	645.0284
15	OLD VIRGINIA SMOKE	644.9940
16	JOKERS AND SMOKERS	644.5600
17	GOONEY CREEK BBQ	643.3944
18	GRAND SLAM BBQ	641.6000
19	HOG-IT-UP BBQ	639.3372
20	FRED VEGAS SMOKERS	639.3256
21	HOGSHINERS	639.2452
22	REDNECK SMOKE CLUB	638.1372
23	ROCKIN ROBYNS BBQ	635.2452
24	DEGUELLO BBQ	634.7888
25	SWINE AND SHINE BBQ	634.1944
26	APPLEWAY BBQ	633.7600
27	2 RHODIES BBQ	632.4800
28	BAR-B-QUE MAYHAM	631.8748
29	LIFE IS GOOD, BUT BBQ IS BETTER!	631.3372
30	SMOKIN FOOLZ BBQ	630.2284
31	BENTWOOD SMOKERS	616.9828
32	ADAM’S RIB MIDLAND, VA	615.8396
33	SULTANS OF SWINE	615.2568
34	BAM BAM’S BBQ WINCHESTER VA	614.1712
35	PIG PEN BBQ	612.5024
36	LOW DOWN DIRTY BBQ	610.7424
37	The Inked Pig	609.6456
38	SMOK N PIGZ	609.0744
39	TIPSY PIGS	607.2000
40	KRY BABY BBQ	606.1600
41	RACK TIME	599.9432
42	Wild & Wonderful BBQ	593.0856
43	SMOKIN DEEZE THAANGS	559.3600
44	Hill High Country Store	548.0344
45	JD’S SMOKIN MISFITS	489.0972
46	LETS MAKE A SQUEAL	459.2916

Chicken
1	BIG BLOCK BBQ	176.5944
2	3 EYZ BBQ	174.2628
3	CHECKERED FLAG 500 BBQ	173.7028
4	BOHEMIAN BBQ	172.5944
5	APORKALYPSE NOW	171.4172
6	PHILLY BLIND PIG BBQ	169.1084
7	2 RHODIES BBQ	166.8916
8	SMOKIN GNOME BBQ	165.1428
9	WILBUR’S REVENGE	163.4172
10	DRILLING & GRILLING	163.4056
11	GRAND SLAM BBQ	163.4056
12	PAVONE BROTHER’S BBQ	163.3828
13	The Inked Pig	162.8228
14	JOKERS AND SMOKERS	162.2744
15	ADAM’S RIB MIDLAND, VA	162.2628
16	GOONEY CREEK BBQ	162.2400
17	DEGUELLO BBQ	162.2400
18	KRY BABY BBQ	161.7144
19	SAUCE THIS BBQ	161.1200
20	FRED VEGAS SMOKERS	161.1084
21	HOGSHINERS	161.1084
22	LIFE IS GOOD, BUT BBQ IS BETTER!	161.0740
23	POP POP’S CHICKEN AND PIG	160.5600
24	REDNECK SMOKE CLUB	159.9772
25	SWINE AND SHINE BBQ	159.9772
26	BAR-B-QUE MAYHAM	158.8000
27	SPITTIN’ FEATHERS BBQ	158.3200
28	BENTWOOD SMOKERS	157.6800
29	APPLEWAY BBQ	157.1544
30	RACK TIME	156.0228
31	HOOS SMOKIN’	155.9656
32	Wild & Wonderful BBQ	155.4284
33	PIG PEN BBQ	154.8572
34	JD’S SMOKIN MISFITS	154.2400
35	ROCKIN ROBYNS BBQ	153.0972
36	SMOKIN FOOLZ BBQ	152.5944
37	HOG-IT-UP BBQ	152.5372
38	OLD VIRGINIA SMOKE	152.4912
39	TIPSY PIGS	152.4800
40	LOW DOWN DIRTY BBQ	151.4284
41	SULTANS OF SWINE	151.3712
42	BAM BAM’S BBQ WINCHESTER VA	151.3600
43	SMOK N PIGZ	145.1200
44	Hill High Country Store	140.0000
45	SMOKIN DEEZE THAANGS	138.2516
46	LETS MAKE A SQUEAL	20.0000

Pork Ribs
1	POP POP’S CHICKEN AND PIG	178.2972
2	BOHEMIAN BBQ	171.9772
3	CHECKERED FLAG 500 BBQ	171.9772
4	HOOS SMOKIN’	167.4056
5	3 EYZ BBQ	165.6800
6	PAVONE BROTHER’S BBQ	165.6684
7	SPITTIN’ FEATHERS BBQ	165.1200
8	BIG BLOCK BBQ	165.0972
9	GOONEY CREEK BBQ	164.0000
10	OLD VIRGINIA SMOKE	163.9772
11	ROCKIN ROBYNS BBQ	163.9656
12	SAUCE THIS BBQ	163.9544
13	HOG-IT-UP BBQ	163.4172
14	PHILLY BLIND PIG BBQ	162.8572
15	GRAND SLAM BBQ	162.2744
16	JD’S SMOKIN MISFITS	161.7488
17	APPLEWAY BBQ	161.7256
18	2 RHODIES BBQ	161.6800
19	REDNECK SMOKE CLUB	161.6800
20	DEGUELLO BBQ	160.5600
21	LIFE IS GOOD, BUT BBQ IS BETTER!	160.0344
22	WILBUR’S REVENGE	159.9656
23	HOGSHINERS	159.4056
24	SMOKIN FOOLZ BBQ	159.3940
25	SMOK N PIGZ	158.8344
26	DRILLING & GRILLING	158.8228
27	RACK TIME	158.2972
28	JOKERS AND SMOKERS	158.2744
29	APORKALYPSE NOW	158.2628
30	SWINE AND SHINE BBQ	158.2516
31	SMOKIN GNOME BBQ	157.6684
32	Wild & Wonderful BBQ	157.1544
33	BAR-B-QUE MAYHAM	156.5372
34	TIPSY PIGS	155.4056
35	FRED VEGAS SMOKERS	154.2400
36	LETS MAKE A SQUEAL	151.9544
37	LOW DOWN DIRTY BBQ	151.9312
38	PIG PEN BBQ	151.3712
39	BAM BAM’S BBQ WINCHESTER VA	150.8456
40	KRY BABY BBQ	150.8344
41	SULTANS OF SWINE	150.7772
42	BENTWOOD SMOKERS	149.6800
43	ADAM’S RIB MIDLAND, VA	147.3828
44	The Inked Pig	146.8572
45	SMOKIN DEEZE THAANGS	143.9884
46	Hill High Country Store	111.9772

Pork
1	3 EYZ BBQ	170.8228
2	HOOS SMOKIN’	170.2628
3	CHECKERED FLAG 500 BBQ	167.4172
4	JOKERS AND SMOKERS	166.8684
5	SAUCE THIS BBQ	166.8460
6	DRILLING & GRILLING	166.8228
7	BAR-B-QUE MAYHAM	166.2860
8	PHILLY BLIND PIG BBQ	166.2628
9	HOGSHINERS	166.2284
10	APORKALYPSE NOW	165.1316
11	HOG-IT-UP BBQ	163.9772
12	FRED VEGAS SMOKERS	163.4172
13	LOW DOWN DIRTY BBQ	162.8572
14	ROCKIN ROBYNS BBQ	162.7884
15	SPITTIN’ FEATHERS BBQ	162.2400
16	WILBUR’S REVENGE	161.6800
17	SMOKIN GNOME BBQ	161.1200
18	SMOKIN FOOLZ BBQ	161.0856
19	REDNECK SMOKE CLUB	159.9544
20	OLD VIRGINIA SMOKE	159.3828
21	BIG BLOCK BBQ	158.8572
22	LIFE IS GOOD, BUT BBQ IS BETTER!	158.8344
23	Hill High Country Store	158.3544
24	SMOK N PIGZ	157.7372
25	PIG PEN BBQ	157.7256
26	APPLEWAY BBQ	157.7028
27	SWINE AND SHINE BBQ	156.5600
28	DEGUELLO BBQ	156.0004
29	ADAM’S RIB MIDLAND, VA	155.9656
30	SULTANS OF SWINE	155.4056
31	GRAND SLAM BBQ	155.3828
32	2 RHODIES BBQ	154.2284
33	LETS MAKE A SQUEAL	153.6456
34	PAVONE BROTHER’S BBQ	153.6456
35	GOONEY CREEK BBQ	153.1544
36	RACK TIME	152.5372
37	BOHEMIAN BBQ	151.9200
38	BAM BAM’S BBQ WINCHESTER VA	151.4056
39	The Inked Pig	151.3940
40	POP POP’S CHICKEN AND PIG	150.2172
41	SMOKIN DEEZE THAANGS	149.1428
42	BENTWOOD SMOKERS	149.0856
43	TIPSY PIGS	147.3600
44	KRY BABY BBQ	141.6684
45	Wild & Wonderful BBQ	139.3828
46	JD’S SMOKIN MISFITS	20.0000

Brisket
1	WILBUR’S REVENGE	169.7256
2	OLD VIRGINIA SMOKE	169.1428
3	POP POP’S CHICKEN AND PIG	168.5600
4	HOOS SMOKIN’	165.1084
5	PAVONE BROTHER’S BBQ	164.5484
6	PHILLY BLIND PIG BBQ	164.0228
7	SPITTIN’ FEATHERS BBQ	164.0000
8	BIG BLOCK BBQ	164.0000
9	GOONEY CREEK BBQ	164.0000
10	3 EYZ BBQ	163.4172
11	SAUCE THIS BBQ	162.8000
12	SMOKIN GNOME BBQ	161.1316
13	FRED VEGAS SMOKERS	160.5600
14	BAM BAM’S BBQ WINCHESTER VA	160.5600
15	GRAND SLAM BBQ	160.5372
16	BENTWOOD SMOKERS	160.5372
17	CHECKERED FLAG 500 BBQ	159.4288
18	HOG-IT-UP BBQ	159.4056
19	SWINE AND SHINE BBQ	159.4056
20	SULTANS OF SWINE	157.7028
21	APPLEWAY BBQ	157.1772
22	SMOKIN FOOLZ BBQ	157.1544
23	JOKERS AND SMOKERS	157.1428
24	REDNECK SMOKE CLUB	156.5256
25	BOHEMIAN BBQ	156.5028
26	DEGUELLO BBQ	155.9884
27	DRILLING & GRILLING	155.9772
28	ROCKIN ROBYNS BBQ	155.3940
29	APORKALYPSE NOW	155.3828
30	JD’S SMOKIN MISFITS	153.1084
31	HOGSHINERS	152.5028
32	TIPSY PIGS	151.9544
33	KRY BABY BBQ	151.9428
34	LIFE IS GOOD, BUT BBQ IS BETTER!	151.3944
35	BAR-B-QUE MAYHAM	150.2516
36	ADAM’S RIB MIDLAND, VA	150.2284
37	2 RHODIES BBQ	149.6800
38	The Inked Pig	148.5716
39	PIG PEN BBQ	148.5484
40	SMOK N PIGZ	147.3828
41	LOW DOWN DIRTY BBQ	144.5256
42	Wild & Wonderful BBQ	141.1200
43	Hill High Country Store	137.7028
44	LETS MAKE A SQUEAL	133.6916
45	RACK TIME	133.0860
46	SMOKIN DEEZE THAANGS	127.9772

Anything But
1	OLD VIRGINIA SMOKE	161.7256
2	BENTWOOD SMOKERS	157.7600
3	BAR-B-QUE MAYHAM	157.2000
4	TIPSY PIGS	154.8344
5	SAUCE THIS BBQ	151.9772
6	HOG-IT-UP BBQ	151.4284
7	SULTANS OF SWINE	151.4056
8	The Inked Pig	150.2972
9	LETS MAKE A SQUEAL	149.7028
10	KRY BABY BBQ	147.3940
11	SWINE AND SHINE BBQ	145.1544
12	Hill High Country Store	139.4288

dessert
1	Hill High Country Store	168.6516
2	BENTWOOD SMOKERS	164.5256
3	HOG-IT-UP BBQ	161.1544
4	PIG PEN BBQ	158.8112
5	PHILLY BLIND PIG BBQ	157.8172
6	SAUCE THIS BBQ	157.1084
7	HOGSHINERS	157.0856
8	The Inked Pig	156.6060
9	TIPSY PIGS	150.1828
10	BAM BAM’S BBQ WINCHESTER VA	149.7484
11	SWINE AND SHINE BBQ	146.2512
12	OLD VIRGINIA SMOKE	137.6112
13	LETS MAKE A SQUEAL	136.5828

Money Raised for Winchester Community Charities

The 2014 Hogging Up Festival with the help of our community partners was able to raise:

$1000 profits for the SPCA of Frederick/Winchester/Clark ($500 Big Fat Daddy’s, $300 Evel Speed Car/Bike Show and $200 Candy Hill Pass Reimbursement for Big Fat Daddy’s)

Over $1200 NET profits for the Winchester Exchange Group for direct beer and wine sales.

$500 for the Assembly of God Church Clear Brook ($100 donation from our gate and $400 donation from Candy Hill Pass Reimbursement from Big Fat Daddy’s)

Thank you to our public, performers, competitors, and community partners, for another successful year.  We are going to West Virginia October 24-25th 2014.  www.hoggingupwv.com

Hogging Up Is Here at the Frederick County Fairgrounds

Stop by the Frederick County Fairgrounds in Clear Brook, VA and check out Hogging Up!

 

Here is our schedule of events:

Schedule of Events (Dates and times Subject to Change 2014)

Friday June 27th 2014 $5 at the Gate, kids under 10 are free! Hours: 4-9:00

Tasting Tickets sold at the gate.

1:00 PM Competitor and VIP Luncheon (Not Open to the Public)

4:00 Event Open to the Public: Vendors, Crafters, BBQ Food, Ice Cream, Beer & Wine Garden Open

All day long: Visit our vendors and crafters!

4:30 PM KCBS Cooks Meeting

6:00 Michael Palmer Rocks the House til 7:30 PM

Michael Palmer6:30 Anything Butt Contest Judging (Behind the Scenes)

7:00 KCBS Dessert Contest Judging (Behind the Scenes)

7:30 BBQ TOUR STOP #1 (OLD VIRGINIA SMOKE)

8:00 BBQ TOUR STOP #2 (SMOKIN GNOME)

8:30 MIchael Palmer Rocks On

8:30 VIP BBQ TOUR STOP- VIP ONLY

9:00 Closing Announcements

Saturday June 28th 2014- $8 at the gate and kids under 10 are free, Tasting Tent Tickets Sold Separately Hours: 10-9:30

7:30 AM Competitor Breakfast

10:00 AM Event Opens to the Public

Grab some lunch in the Food Court!

TBA (11:00) UNTIL (2:00 PM or SOLD OUT): People’s Choice Sample Tent Open, Until Samples Run Out Vote for a Winner!

12:00 KCBS Judging Stars

12:00 COSETTE GOBAT ROCKS THE HOUSE

2:00 BBQ TOUR STOP #3 (3 EYZ BBQ)

2:30 BBQ TOUR STOP #4 (APORKALYPSE NOW)

All day long: Visit our vendors and crafters!

4:00 KCBS BBQ AWARD CEREMONY & PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD WITH BURNT ORANGE

5:00 BURNT ORANGE BAND CONTINUES TO ROCK THE HOUSE

6:30 BBQ TOUR STOP #5 (HOG IT UP BBQ)

7:00 VIP WINNERS DINNER (HOG IT UP BBQ)

7:00 RULE-G ROCKS THE HOUSE

9:30 PM Event Officially Closes

Sunday June 29th 2013 Event Opens to the Public Hours: 11 to 5 Dollar Discount Day! $1 at the gate

(Not to the public-Backyard Load in 7-8 am)

(Not open to the public – Car Load in for Evel Speed Car Show)

11:00 Open to the Public

EVEL SPEED CAR SHOW HAPPENING

11:00 Michael Palmer Performs

12:00 Noon Backyard Competition Judging Starts

12:00 KCBS CBJ JUDGE CLASS (PRIVATE EVENT)

1:00 BRIAN BUCHANAN rocks the house.

2:00 PM GARY SMALLWOOD rocks the house 1st set.

3:00 BBQ AWARDS

GARY SMALLWOOD 2nd set.

4:00 CAR SHOW AWARDS

GARY SMALLWOOD 3rd set

5:00 Closing Announcements

Need a place to stay?

Welcome Sponsor Paiges Promotions Wyndham Resorts

Please make sure to stop by Paiges Promtions and see what’s happening at Wyndham Resorts!

Wy’s Wings Sauce it All

Got Wing Sauce? They do, at Sauce-It-All booth, owned by Mark who is a local Winchester catering company.

 

Prize Money Upgrade

Thank you to our wonderful teams for suppporting our cause this year. We are now going to payout

3rd overall
4th overall
and 5th overall

Amount to be announced at awards.

DRINK UP!

Did you know the beer and wine proceeds go 100% to the Winchester Exchange Club, in your community? That’s right, who in their right mind gives away all the profits from beer and wine? We do! That’s why we want you to come thirsty and drink up and support the community!   Your purchase mattters. Please have ID and drink responsibly.

 

 

Updates to Judge Class

Welcome Matt from Gerrardstown, WV

Welcome Eruch from Ft. Eustis, VA

Welcome Jared from Luray, VA

Welcome Art & Ronnie from Potomac, MD

Welcome Rich from Richmond!

Welcome Mike from Charlottesville

PENDING

1 – Suprise for Hubby Chris Bedford

1 – Justin from DC

 

Welcome to the Moods To the BBQ

Mike Mood and Kaye Mood will be grilling it up for fame and lory, while son James competes in the kids Q! Woot Woot from Kearneysville WV

Welcome!

Kids Q Plus Two

Add two kids to the Q Taylor and Tyler will be competing against each other and other kids in the family friendly kids Q

woot woot

Ultimate Smoked PIg to the Backyard

The Ultimate Smoked Pig by Robert Koehler has joined the backyard. Grill it up! Coming from Stephens City, let’s see what he’s got!

Welcome McCalls to the Backyard

Brad  & Ashley will be smoking it up for fame and glory at Hogging Up Backyard’s We now have 10 teams woot woot for adult entry.

 

Hogging Up Radio Commercials B105 Big Country

We had fun taping the official Hogging Up Radio commercial in Winchester, airing on B105 , this year’s radio partner!  Listen for this jingle for the next two weeks!  This is take one…..so the final may be a bit different but we thought we’d give you a sneak peak! Thank you Michael Palmer for helping us out on this!

Welcome ARMY oh yeah

The Army’s here. Yep, that’s what we said. Look for them! Get Army Strong!

Bath Fitter of Winchester

Bath Fitter of Winchester

Welcome back bath fitter woot woot. Fit your bath with a whole new look oh yeah!

Oceans Away

Oceans Away tapestries handmade wall art is in the house! You will have to check out their booth to see their work in the vendors area!

S.S.Vape is in the house

S.S. Vape is in the house. They sell electronic cigarettes.  Read more about them on their website !

Leaf Filter Gutter Protection

Tired of gutters being clogged with leaves? Visit the leaf filter booth for the ultimate in gutter protection!!!

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Welcome Mary Kay Cosmetics

Mary Kay cosmetics are here! Alicia is in the house with wonderful information on cosmetics and skin care!  Website

Judge Class Closed

The Judge class is now closed. If you have talked to Cindy, get your app in asap.  If you want to be on the wait list for our next judge class in the area, please fill the form out below with your phone number.

 

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Vendors Filled

Our vendors spaces are filled and we are looking to get the website updated with all updates soon! If you have already sent your information you are being processed and should receive your updates soon!

 

Smokin’ Foolz BBQ From New Cumberland, PA @smokinfoolzbbq

What a great logo! Smokin’ Foolz BBQ from New Cumberland, PA is in the house. Pitmaster Bill Wintermyer will be competing for fame and glory at Hogging up Festival!    Check them out on Facebook and Twitter

Hogshiners BBQ in the house….

Hogshiners BBQ is here!

Team #44  HOGSHINERS  barbecue is in the house , the pitmaster is  Eric Cameron and they are representing Lansdowne, VA ! They will try their hand at the Dessert, People’s Choice and the 4 KCBS categories.

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Welcome To the Judge Class

We’d like to welcome the following folks to the Judge Class on 6/29/14!

 

Richard L from Manassas VA

Jeff P from Warrenton VA

Chris C from Bristow, VA

Tim T  from Manassas, VA

Louis T from Virginia

Tommie G from Virginia Beach VA

Chris M from Martinsburg WV

Rodney W from Camp Springs WV

Elena J from Alexandria VA

Angie S from Alexandria VA

 

 

 

Hogging Up BBQ Festival June 27-29th in Virginia Hotel Deal

We’re back with tons of update folks, we have so many professional teams, backyarders, judges and vendors to process it’s not funny.  Our computer girls are working overtime, and of course, we can’t seem to do it quick enough. Just a reminder if you are staying in the area to use the Marriott link on our accommodations page, or click on the icons on the side of the page.  This will get you a spankin’ good hotel rate and free breakfast, but you must book by June 1st!  Hurry Hurry don’t be late.

Welcome New Judges to the Judge Class

We are now posting our second wave of judges who will be soom to be judges taking the KCBS Judge Class on Sunday 6/29/14. These names include names from several states.  If you don’t see your name yet, don’t worry we have more to process!  We are still taking judges for one more week, but a $30 late fee applies! Here is our judge class page.

Welcome Soon to Be CBJ Judges!

16.  Eric D. from Virginia

17.  Cindy L from Front Royal, VA

18.  David G. from Lovettsville, VA

19.    Teresa G. from Lovettsville, VA

20.   Shawn R.  from Harrisonburg, VA

21. Caleb B. from Arlington, VA

22. Michael W. from Jacksonville, NC

23.  Travis C from Inwood, West Virginia

24. Neal M. from Alexandria, VA

25. Kevin P from Havelock, NC

26. Howard Mc. from Strasburg VA

27.  Tahia H from Washington, DC

28.  Kraig M from Washington, DC

**More to add soon!

Free Kids Activities at Hogging Up BBQ Festival

Hogging Up’s coordinators realize how expensive it can be coming to a festival with admission and trying to feed the family. Therefore, this year some of the kids activities will be “free” or “donation only”, and others reasonably priced.

The Assembly of God Church of Clear Brook announced they will have fun things for kids to do “free or donation only” including  Facepainting, Sac Races, Frisbee Toss, Bubble Wands, and more old time fun things to keep the kids occupied.

Saturday Free Activities include   Home Depot will be coming out Saturday to have a “free” Kid’s Workshop! This is courtesy of Home Depot 2350 Legge Blvd, 540-723-0619

 

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Paid activities include the Blue Angels Plane (photo prices tbd)  and Mini Train ride for a few bucks.. Adults can have fun riding a mechanical bull for a small fee,  if they date.

 

 

 

 

Marriott Special Deal BOOK NOW

As a reminder, our partner the Marriott is running a special deal for Judges , patrons and guests at this year’s Hogging UP Event, however you must book by June 1st to get this wonderful discount rate.

More details here.

Press Release Virginia BBQ Festival #News #virginia #BBQ #event #festival

Please find our attached 2014 Press release and spread the word!

BBQ Festival Press ReleasePDF)

BBQ Festival Press Release (DOC)

 

For Immediate Release

Hogging Up BBQ & Music Festival Returns to Virginia

 

Interactive BBQ Tour, Sample Tent , and Low Cost Kids Area Aims to Please

 

May 16, 2014

 

Clear Brook, VA – The Frederick County Fairgrounds again hosts the 2^nd Annual Hogging Up BBQ & Music Festival June 27-29^th 2014. The event features a Kansas City Barbeque Society cookoff and help three non-profits including the Winchester/Frederick/Clarke SPCA, Clear Brook Assembly of God’s Youth Mission and the Winchester Exchange Club. Big Fat Daddy’s Organizer Wayne Schafer promises this year’s festival will be bigger and better. Schafer says, “We’ve worked really hard on making changes that the public will like. Our BBQ event will be more interactive this year.”

Friday night promises a two stop barbecue tour. Schafer indicates, “The BBQ tour is where these Professional teams will be giving lectures giving away free tips and tricks that the home barbecue guru can use. This is really interesting as the public gets to interact and ask questions. They normally don’t do this kind of thing, and I’d like to thank the teams for supporting our cause.” Featured artist is country performing artist Michael Palmer.

Saturday’s most anticipated change is the People’s Choice Sample Tasting Tent, from 11am-2pm (or when samples run out.) Schafer says, “We worked hard with the health department and the teams to make this work. Teams will be cooking pork and numbered samples sold to the public who will judge and cast their numeric vote into the It Works Official Voting Booth”. The day’s events include performers Cosette Gobat, Burnt Orange Band and Rule-G in addition to a three stop barbecue tour including the return of TLC’s Pitmasters TV Show Season 2 Stars 3 Eyz BBQ . During the day dozens of professional BBQ teams will compete for fame, glory, some as far away as Ohio. Prizes will be given to the public throughout the day at the Vacation Village / Massanutten tent, and one lucky couple will win dinner with Professional Team Hog-It-Up BBQ on Saturday night.

 

Sunday’s events include a Backyard BBQ Contest for Adults (15 and up) and Kids (8-14) which Schafer says “It’s a great idea for family bonding time bring your meat and grill and come out!” Entry is $20 per adult team entry and $10 per child team, with adults present to light fire and oversee activities. Performing artists Brian Buchanan and Gary Smallwood will be taking the stage in addition to Evel Speed Motor Sick’l Shop of Inwood hosting a Bike & Car Show. Additionally, there is a Certified BBQ Judge class being taught by the KCBS on Sunday on the fairgrounds. All registration information can be found on the website.

 

All three days promise tasty food, merchandise vendors and a kids zone. Schafer says, “Most of the kids activities are run by the church and will be donation based. Home Depot will bring their free Kid’s Workshop out on Saturday.” Some cost based rides for kids include a mini train, and a fee for pictures inside the Blue Angels Phantom F4 cockpit (it was grounded last year) and an adult mechanical bull ride.   Admission to the event is $5 on Friday (4pm-9pm), $8 on Saturday (10am-9:30pm) and only $1 Sunday (11am-5pm). Kids under 12 are always free.   The SPCA encourages donates cans of cat food, dog food, and kitty litter at the gate as well. For the samples, tasting tickets may be purchased Friday or Saturday while supplies last at the gate. Hatfield, CF Sauer, Carlyle & Anderson, and Marriott Courtyard Winchester are some of the businesses helping the event survive in addition to being named a 2014 Good Sam Event destination. Schafer indicates they are no major money sponsors, and they are in need. Organizers are currently planning a Hogging Up West Virginia to be held in Great Cacapon, WV in October 2014.

 

 

About the Kansas City Barbeque Society

 

The KCBS is the largest non-profit group dedicated to the art and joy of hardwood smoking, and sanctions several hundred contests each year. KCBS is the most respected judging and sanctioning body in America because of its blind judging process that uses a weighted scoring index to ensure a level playing field for all competitors. More information at http://www.kcbs.us

 

About Big Fat Daddy’s

 

Big Fat Daddy’s has been featured in such publications as Rachael Ray Magazine, Steven Raichlen’s BBQ USA, The New York Times and Saveur Magazine. Schafer is a Pitmaster by trade, and a lifetime member of the KCBS.

 

For more information or media inquiries please contact:

Wayne Schafer, Big Fat Daddy’s

300 Shady Lane Manchester, PA 17345

Office: (717) 793-2124   Cell: (410) 908-9241 BigFatDaddys@verizon.net

 

 

Blue Angels Plane Comes to Wincheter…Col. Steve A. Blevins …..

Special thanks to …Col. Steve A. Blevins …..formerly of  Dream Photo, is bringing his Blue Angel plane to Hogging Up BBQ & Music Festival. Col. Steve was grounded last year, but guess what folks, the AirShows are back!  At this year’s Hogging Up Festival you can sit in the cockpit of his plane, taking your photo for a small fee, and the experience of a lifetime! Facebook

Berkeley County Backpack Program

 

Welcome to the Berkeley County Backpack Program feeding WV Kids!  They will be onsite promoting their program which is helping end Child Hunger one backpack at a time,  Find out how you can help at http://www.feedbcwvkids.org  or or like their Facebook page here!

Drop offs: Accepted at Festival, or here at these locations:

 

Locations to drop off donations:
Kisner Communications:
50 Monroe St Martinsburg
Bank of Charles Town:
any branch
Eagle Mart:
Eagle Plaza, Hedgesville
Hedgesville Library/Town Hall:
Hedgesville
Hedgesville Church:
6867 Hedgesville Rd, Hedgesville
South Berkeley Library:
Mussellman High School, Inwood
Martinsburg Library:
corner of King and Queen St, Martinsburg
Gold’s Gym:
167 Eagle School Road, Martinsburg
Susquehanna Bank:
5091 Gerrardstown Rd, Inwood
My Bank! First United Bank & Trust:
Inwood Branch
The Journal:
Kings St, Martinsburg
MVB Bank:
651 Foxcroft Avenue Branch
Edwin Miller Blvd  (Aikens Center)
Salon of Style:
Edwin Miller Blvd
Going Postal:
Fox Croft Avenue
Moler Avenue Church of the Brethren:
136 East Moler Ave Martinsburg
Be-Hive:
205 North Queen Street, Martinsburg
Blue Ridge CTC:
Apple Harvest Drive, Martinsburg
Prettyman Broadcasting:
Foxcroft Avenue, Martinsburg
Reeds Pharmacy:
71 Cowardly Lion Drive, Hedgesville
5078 Williamsport Pike, Martinsburg
Martinsburg Vet Center:
Foxcroft Rd, Martinsburg
Anytime Fitness:
Foxcroft Avenue, Martinsburg (Behind Daily Grind)
Shepherd University Martinsburg:
Edwin Miller Blvd, Martinsburg (Aikens Center)
Roses Garden & Treasures Florist & Gifts:
917 Cemetry Rd, Martinsburg

 

 

 

VOTING BOOTH ran by IT WORKS!

We are pleased to announce all votes for the People’s Choice Competition will be turned into the It Works Voting Booth!  It Works is an info tent containing Health Supplements and Facial/Body Wraps. Just what you need after eating all that Q! After you sample the teams, vote on a winning number ! They will be right next door to all the action!

It Works Website

 

Welcome Soon to Be Judges

Welcome soon to be KCBS judge to the Sunday judge class!

 

C. Ashley M. from Hopewell VA

Erik J. from Woodbridge, VA

Kenneth S.  from Martsinburg, WV

Jed G. from Richmond, VA

Brett W. from Jeffersoton, VA

Susan G. from Keedysville, MD

Michelle O. from Williamsburg, VA

Stephen O. from Williamsburg, VA

JD Underwood from Chantilly, VA

Karen Y. from Woodstock, VA

Rick B. from Woodstock, VA

David L. from Ashburn, VA

 

 

 

Evel Speed Car and Bike Show Sunday June 29th Clear Brook Virginia

Yeppers , it’s true Evel Speed is bringing their car and bike show to Hogging Up BBQ Festival on Sunday June 29th, at 155 Fairgrounds Road (Frederick County Fairgrounds Route 11, Martinsburg Pike Clear Brook) while our backyarders are smoking it up!

You can still apply to be a backyarder here.

You can contact Dwain at Evel Speed for details. Your registration fee for the car or bike helps the SPCA!  If you need to go and visit Dwain for details, hit him up at Evel Speed,  7323 Winchester Ave., Inwood, West Virginia 25428  or phone him at (304) 229-0987

Welcome Thomas from Louisiana he’s going to be a Judge

The KCBS Judging class is bringing folks from all over the place to Clear Brook, Thomas originally from Louisiana will be getting his credentials on June 29th. If you would like to become a certified KCBS judge, find out more here: JUDGE CLASS INFORMATION

Texas Talk Stubbs BBQ is Here

Stubbs legendary BBQ Sauces and Grilling Marinades are here, sent over by the wonderful folks at Stubbs to go in gift baskets for our Backyard Competitors! Woot Woot!  What are you waiting for?  Check out Stubbs today to see what new products are hitting your local store soon. http://www.stubbsbbq.com/

Stubbs products go great on chicken, fish, beef or veggies….Stubb’s Bar-B-Q sauces, marinades and rubs are all natural and gluten free. Stubb’s never uses artificial preservatives or colors, giving your barbecue the authentic, Legendary Texas Flavor that Stubb was known for.

Be a backyarder, come on, show them what you have: BACKYARD PAGE

 

Welcome Butt-A-Bing Professional BBQ Team

Welcome Maryland team Butt-A-Bing BBQ !  Pitmaster Chris Gosnell is in the house at Hogging Up competing for fame and glory!  Can this Maryland team take the throne in Virginia? You have to wait and see!  He will be representing Millersville, MD in the KCBS competition! Woot Woot!

 

 

 

 

Become a BBQ Judge like Neil from Martinsburg WV

Neil from Martinsburg, WV has taken the next step to Kevin to be a future KCBS judge!  What a great hobby and pastime, going around applying at BBQ festivals to judge professional bbq teams fate!  you too can sign up to be a Certified BBQ judge and learn all the ins and outs of the famous KCBS Blind Judging system or find out more here:—> Judge Class Sunday

 

Prize Money Page Updated Professional Teams

Woot Woot our prize money page has been updated with some more gifties.

Recent updates:

Trophies will be awarded from 6th – 10th place due to our eco trophy collection system (and because we love our competitors.)

Addition to People’s Choice, sponsor gift basket worth $100 making total prize value of $300. The basket includes a pair of Mr. Grill gloves.

Addition to Dessert and Anything Butt – a can of Happy Home Coffee. in addition to the $100 Prize Cake…..hey , every little bit helps!

Please note we constantly make updates to the prize money page so keep an eye on it!

Go to the Prize Money Page Now

Jewelry Booths Are Filled : No More Jewelry Vendors

Hogging Up is filled with jewelry. We are now only accepting looking for:

BBQ Sauces
Spices
Cooking Merchandise
Kitchen Merchandise
Apparel
Hats
Sunglasses
Perfumes
Clothing
Novelty Items
Tools
Household
Artisans other than jewelry
WATCHES ARE OKAY
Kids Toys
Crafts
Antiques
Business Vendors

Passion Sky Creations

Passion Sky Creations makes handmade couture designs using semi precious stones, pearls and crystals. Beautiful for weddings, special events and fashion minded individuals!

Come and see them at Hogging Up!

 

Website

Web Store

Good Sam Event with Candy Hill Campground

Hogging Up Virginia BBQ & Music Festival wishes to remind you that we’ve been named a 2014 Good Sam Event. If you have a big rig or want a picturesque place to camp, you can go here to Candy Hill website to get the Good Sam special rate discount, which includes your entry to the festival and a special perks/discounts  at the campgrounds!  What a great deal.

WOOT WOOT

 

 

Mr. Grill Grill Gloves People’s Choice and Backyard Award

We’ve got Mr. Grill on board who is donating some of their heavy duty grill gloves for some of our prizes. Woot Woot! We are happy to have them sponsoring our event and love their gloves. You an see an unbiased review here. 

These gloves are made special to withstand temperatures of up to 450 degrees. For those of you who want to grab those grill grates and / or hot pans, now you can.   Their special insulation makes these comfy yet keeps your hands from being burned, and the special grip makes you never lose your greasy pans again. They retail for $39.99 here on Mr. Grill Amazon page, check for current sale pricing! .

Just Updated:  People”s Choice will include these gloves as a prize!

Just Updated: Backyard Grand Champion’s Prize Basket will include these gloves as a prize.

Mr Grill Website