An ode to BBQ.
When it comes to distinctly American cuisine, there's nothing that elicits as much excitement as BBQ. And rightfully so, there's just something about succulent, tender cuts of meat that effortlessly fall apart, the sweet smell of smoldering wood, the endless variations of sauces, and the culture of 'low and slow' that hits you deep in the soul.
Before you know it, you're hooked and find yourself driving all over town searching for that next fix of 'cue. But what if we told you that you could go to a place where the best barbeque joints were all within walking distance? I'm not talking about heaven, I'm talking about the next best thing – the Denver BBQ Festival.
Beginning on Friday, June 14, at the Broncos Stadium at Mile High (5-8:30 p.m.), BBQ pitmasters from around the country – including entries from Missississippi, Tennesse, Kansas City, Texas, and New York City – will begin working their meat magic. Tunes from bands like the blues/jazz group the Hazel Miller Band, country star Buckstein, the guitar-phenom Austin Young, among others, will fill the air, and the drinks will be flowing in what marks the 2019 Denver BBQ Festival.
From there, the party will continue on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and finally concludes on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Still not enough BBQ bliss?
How does all-you-can-eat BBQ, and all the beer, wine, cocktails, or soft drinks you could ever want sound? Then be sure to snag a VIP Pit Pass. There, you'll have the chance to indulge in all the 'cue you could dream of and kick it with some of the best BBQ pitmasters in the world, including guys like Jeff Stenney, the legend behind the world-famous "Joe's Kansas City"; Miriam Wilson, the brisket master who put the Texas staple "The Salt Lick BBQ" on the map; and others like Jason Ganahl, owner of "GQue BBQ" and a local purveyor of award-winning smoked chicken wings, just to name a few.
You can see the whole pit row here.
And, if you should you fall in love with a particular 'cue, you better believe that you'll have the chance to stock up on sauce, rubs, and whatever else you might need. All I know is that, after writing this, I'm ready to pig out like never before.
To RSVP, purchase VIP tickets, check out the live music lineup, or read more about the legendary pitmasters who'll be in attendance, check out the website.
What are your thoughts? What's your favorite BBQ joint in Colorado? Let us know in the comments section!
