It is finally here – the National BBQ Championships are on again!! What a great weekend of food, live music, markets and a healthy bit of competition.
We have more than 20 teams from Forbes and around Australia competing over the two days for the National BBQ title for grilling or to the win the Australian Barbecue Alliance’s Smoking competition – the winner of which will have the opportunity to represent Australia in the Jack Daniel World BBQ contest.
On Saturday, the event will be officially opened at 12.30pm with live cooking demonstrations by Guest Chef Mat Blak who has travelled from the UK to judge the event. On Saturday night there will be live music throughout the day with Cameron Sharpe and then Josie Laver and Kate Jayne (remember her from Sundown Sounds) playing into the night.
On Sunday, the Australian Barbecue Alliance will be training up local volunteer judges (you can enrol on our website) to
be a part of tasting the cooking of some of Australia’s best smokers.
It is all happening at Grinsted Oval – there will be markets, entertainment for the kids and plenty of food trucks. Bring your hat, bring a chair or a picnic rug and come and support Australia’s BBQ best.
A date for the diary – Forbes Domestic and Family Violence Committee will be hosting the White Ribbon Day is on Monday 25th November at Lions Park. The event includes a march from Victoria Park to Lions Park, guest speakers, information stalls and a community BBQ, all aimed at raising awareness about men’s violence against women.
The march will start from Victoria Park at 10am. Businesses are being asked to stand out the front to show their support as well. Food from the BBQ will be a $1 donation and proceeds will go to the White Ribbon Day Association.
Until next week
Phyllis Miller, OAM – Forbes Mayor