Giant National Capital BBQ Battle 2020 ~ A Virtual Event

Summer time means BBQ to me and my family. I am very excited for The Giant National Capital BBQ Battle. This year will look a bit different, but it’s going virtual and it is FREE! The Giant National Capital BBQ Battle is back for its 28th year, this time as America’s First Virtual Food & Music Festival! This year’s event will be held from June 1st – 30th in an entirely virtual online format and Admission is FREE! The new exciting virtual format creates numerous social engagement opportunities with interactive programming, cooking contests, cooking demonstrations, award-winning recipes, numerous music stages, children’s activities, prizes, giveaways, and more.

About The Event

The Giant Barbecue Battle has been proclaimed “America’s Official National BBQ Championship” and added to the Congressional Record to officiate this momentous recognition. This event celebrates the diversity of BBQ as well as it’s unity of purpose by bringing together tens of thousands of people to our nation’s capital every year.

For its 28th year, the event is transitioning to an entirely virtual format based on a proactive decision made by organizers to ensure the health and safety of participants, staff, suppliers, vendors, and event beneficiaries. The Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle Virtual Experience creates a safe social engagement opportunity for brands and event attendees.

From June 1st – 30th, the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle Virtual Experience will be heating up summer with cooking contests, cooking demonstrations, award-winning recipes, three music stages, children’s activities, prizes, giveaways, and more.

Virtual Activities:

Taste of Giant Cooking Demonstrations and Recipes: Come one, come all! Top BBQ chefs from across the country will be sharing their favorite recipes for the Ultimate At-Home BBQ Feast.

Giant Delivers: We might not be able to eat barbecue on Pennsylvania Ave. this year but that does not mean we can’t enjoy our favorite summer dishes at home. Be sure to add great summer items and barbecue to your Giant Delivers orders this month.

Giant BBQ Contests: On-line attendees can enter contests sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society such as the Perdue Sizzlin’ Chicken Contest, Smokin’ with Smithfield, Turkey Smoke, America’s Best Beef Contest along with the Jr. Chef Competition sponsored by the DC Department of Parks & Recreation. All contests are free to enter and open to the public and will feature thousands of dollars in cash and prizes to winners.

BBQ Tips from America’s Top BBQ Pitmasters: Welcome a Pitmaster into your living room and then take things to the backyard to get grillin’. BBQ legends including Myron Mixon, Tuffy Stone, and Moe Cason will be sharing their best tips and tricks for the tastiest BBQ.

BBQ Battle of the Bands: For music fans, Giant’s Ultimate BBQ Battle of the Bands will feature a variety of artists performing on the Famous Dave’s Music Stage and Peps-Lays Sound Stage. Additionally, the Monster Energy Stage will feature soon-to-be-announced headline performances.

Giant Kids Zone: Attendees can check out the Giant Kids Zone featuring activities, contests, and summer fun for the whole family. DC Department of Parks and Recreation along with others will be providing hours of family fun activities such as exciting contests for all of the junior chefs out there!

Monumental Sports Experience: Take part in sports action from legends of the Washington Wizards, Capitals, and Mystics – plus other fun interactive activities.

USO: Support the USO-Metro by donating to our link online bbqindc.com/uso or the next time you visit your local Giant Food purchase a $5 coupon book and round up your purchase at checkout.

Giant Corks to Caps: For guests that are 21+, the Giant Corks to Caps experience, featuring Anheuser-Busch and Gallo brands, will feature tips and information for wine and beer enthusiasts such as wine pairing techniques and the differences between some of the most popular beer varieties.

Participants will be given the opportunity to donate $5 to USO-Metro and receive a digital form online that can be redeemed at any Giant location for a Giant Barbecue Battle Summer Fun Coupon Book.

“The need to support our military community members right now is greater than ever,” said Elaine Rogers, President, and CEO of USO-Metro. “The annual BBQ Battle has always been a successful event in raising funds for our military families, and we are grateful to our partners for the continued support this year through the virtual event to continue to do so.”