Category: Announcements
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.
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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 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!
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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
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
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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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
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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
Kids Q Plus Two
Ultimate Smoked PIg to the Backyard
Welcome McCalls to the Backyard
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
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
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.
Vendors Filled
Smokin’ Foolz BBQ From New Cumberland, PA @smokinfoolzbbq
Hogshiners BBQ in the house….
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.
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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 2nd Annual Hogging Up BBQ & Music Festival June 27-29th 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!
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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!
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,
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
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!
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!
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.