International Bar-B-Q Festival
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The International Bar-B-Q Festival is an event held in Owensboro, Kentucky, every second weekend in May[1] since 1979.[2] The festival provides an opportunity for sampling many varieties of barbecued meats, including chicken, mutton, and burgoo.[3] Cooking teams compete for the Governor's Cup, awarded to the team judged to have the best barbecued cuisine.[4] Other attractions include square dancing, musical performances, and arts and crafts.[5] The Kentucky Department of Tourism recently (in 2006) projected an expected attendance of 85,000 for the festival.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ International Bar-B-Q Festival. KYFestivals.com. Retrieved on 2007-03-20.
- ^ Millburg, Steve. Two Days of Barbecue Heaven. TrailsRUs.com. Retrieved on 2007-03-20.
- ^ Barbecue Trail. TrailsRUs.com. Retrieved on 2007-03-20.
- ^ One Tank Trip to Festivals Around Kentucky (DOC). Kentucky Department of Parks (2005-05-12). Retrieved on 2007-03-20.
- ^ Owensboro Sister Cities / Regions - Owensboro Guide. Owensboro Community and Technical College. Retrieved on 2007-03-20.
- ^ Bar-B-Q Aromas and Music Will Fill the Air at Owensboro Festival. Kentucky Department of Tourism (2006-05-03). Retrieved on 2007-03-20.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- International Bar-B-Q Festival Home Page
- Commemorative Coca-Cola bottle for 20th anniversary of the festival
- Pictures from the festival featured in Southern Living Magazine
- Festival featured by the Travel Channel
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