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National Capital BBQ Battle

In the shadow of the nation's capital, tens of thousands of people witness barbecue teams and restaurants from around the country compete to win over $40,000 in cash and prizes and the title of National Pork Barbecue Champion.

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May 24, 2012 @ 3:49 pm
Yes indeed! Have some #bbq when you reach your destination! RT @PanamaJackson Shouts to all the folks traveling this weekend!!!!

May 24, 2012 @ 3:02 pm
Today's Dinnertime Recipe brought to you by @allaboutpork: Honey Pork Tenderloin Kabobs --> http://t.co/8ZFqbmFS

May 24, 2012 @ 2:15 pm
We love a good deal! @oldglory_gtown Thirsty Thursdays gets you 1/2 of all draft beers from 5 to close! http://t.co/icfb52VF #bbq

May 24, 2012 @ 12:02 pm
What's your Pork Chop Personality? Find out here ! ---> via @allaboutpork http://t.co/B59roy8T

May 24, 2012 @ 12:00 pm
Good idea! MT @risewalk: BBQ & Theater go together. While ur eating @BBQDC head on down to the DC Black Theater Fest. http://t.co/6w8Rl9eG

May 24, 2012 @ 10:44 am
If you retweet, and your tweets retweet and your tweets tweets retweet, we can reach a lot of people and help a lot of kids. Follow @BBQDC

May 24, 2012 @ 10:02 am
#BBQ Grilling Tip: To reduce the risk of CO poisoning: Never burn charcoal inside of homes, vehicles, tents or campers. via @GrillingwRich

May 24, 2012 @ 9:35 am
What she said! ---> RT @girlmeetsfood: Hey BBQ lovers! Make an annual pilgrimage to the Safeway @BBQDC Battle! Get tix: http://t.co/fc6YMaYK

May 24, 2012 @ 8:02 am
Recognize any of these famous folks? When you attend @BBQDC, you could inspire the next celebrity! --> http://t.co/GWO3KQQQ #philanthropy

May 23, 2012 @ 3:02 pm
Today's Dinnertime Recipe brought to you by @PerdueChicken: Burgers Verde with guac/garlic/scallions/& more! http://t.co/tLINvuI5

May 23, 2012 @ 12:30 pm
Thank you @GrillingwRich for these #bbq safety tips! --> http://t.co/DUzOkFgY

May 23, 2012 @ 11:35 am
Have you RSVP'ed yet? --> http://t.co/rnrmgKZ9 http://t.co/JBQQXZsl

May 23, 2012 @ 11:31 am
Wanna know who will be serving up smoking hot BBQ at Barbecue Battle’s 20th Year Anniversary? ---> http://t.co/K9SwRT2i

May 23, 2012 @ 11:13 am
Come to "Safeway Barbecue Battle 20th Anniversary " Saturday, June 23 at 10:00 am until <br />Sunday, June 24 at... http://t.co/dc5gE7iZ

May 23, 2012 @ 10:20 am
Is your group interested in volunteering at BBQ Battle 2012? Email cmeheux@bgcgw.org; we’d love to have you! #bbq

May 23, 2012 @ 10:11 am
RT @torcookingclass: Mediterranean Food, Recipes, Diet is out! http://t.co/NuBSBiwf Top stories today via @CatCora_Kitchen @OldwaysPT @BBQDC

May 23, 2012 @ 8:01 am
Can you believe these folks have been around for over 125 years? We're proud to call them our beneficiary! http://t.co/7ALqyB6Y

May 22, 2012 @ 3:01 pm
Today's Dinnertime Recipe brought to you by @Safeway: Spinach and Mushroom Salad --> http://t.co/3qu2oTVN #food #recipes

May 22, 2012 @ 2:01 pm
What are the 7 key contests @BBQDC this year? We're glad you asked! Check them out here: http://t.co/adc9SaRY

May 22, 2012 @ 11:02 am
You're with us on one social network, you may as well meet us over here --> http://t.co/Ka9mPSlI