Press Release: July 8, 2011

Arizona’s Largest Sanctioned State
BBQ Championship
Fires-Up Lake Havasu City

LH Music Brews and BBQ Competitors
Light It-Up January 27-28, 2012

             
          LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (January 27/28, 2012) – The 1st annual Lake Havasu Music Brews and BBQ Championship which is a KCBS Sanctioned Event as well as a State Championship will be held at Lake Havasu State Park #4, located at 699 London Bridge Road.  On January 27-28, 2012.  Our event kicks-off Friday January 27th starting at 10 am with free admission for the Handicap only until 12 noon, from 12 pm until 10 pm the general public is welcome.  Competitive teams will begin firing-up their smokers for the next 36 hours of meat preparation and barbecue smoking.  Last year’s event (the Largest ever in Arizona) consisted of more than 80 BBQ teams from 14 states, 135 KCBS Certified Judges and over 15,000 attendees.  This year, we hope to reach the Century Mark (100) in competitive BBQ teams attending, and expect to have over 20,000 attendees.  Lake Havasu City may have been made famous by the relocation of the London Bridge in 1971 by Mr. McCulloch, but during this event, the only thing you’ll remember is all the great food.      
                The Lake Havasu Music Brews and BBQ Championship event is a major fundraiser held each year by C & M Events, LLC. (www.musicbrewsbbq.com).  Of the funds raised, proceeds go back to our local community charities & youth organizations.  Admission to the event is $5.00 p/p, but includes all of the music and entertainment provided during the event.  In addition to the BBQ professionals (competing for a State BBQ Championship & over $10,000. Cash & Prizes), the event includes Craft, Retail & Wholesale Vendors, Musical Entertainment, a “Kids Corner Fun Zone” and a Car & Bike Show.  There will be a variety of foods available, both BBQ and Non-BBQ along with the many other typical festival foods.  Also, there will be the much-anticipated “Peoples Choice Food Sampling” Championship consisting of $1 samples provided by many of the professional BBQ teams.  It’s a two-day celebration that comes from the Great American Family Tradition of Backyard Barbecuing.
 
The Kickoff
          On Thursday, January 26th, teams will begin starting at 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. loading into their spaces for the next 3 days of competition.  Then that evening for early team & participant arrivals, there is a party hosted by McKee’s Pub & Grill at McCulloch Blvd. N. & Pima.
 
Food Court / Main Stage
            Lake Havasu Music Brews and BBQ Championship offers a wide variety of food ranging from your typical festival vendors serving Fresh Kettle Corn, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Ice Cream, Chocolate Covered Berrie Kabobs, Ice Cream and much more.  Along with the many specialty food vendors (over 15), you’ll have a wide choice of Barbecue foods from some of the very best BBQ competitors in the west.
  
People’s Choice Food Sampling - FRIDAY January 27th, CHILI ONLY
          Sampling for the People’s Choice Awards starts on Friday, Jan. 27th, (4 –8 PM) and will consist of a (2) two-ounce sample of Chili (NO BBQ ON FRIDAY) for the price of $1.00 per sample.  Tickets to get samples will be sold at the Main Event Booth, which will be right inside the main entry gate. After sampling your favorite team’s chili, return your voting ballot back to the main booth when you are exiting the event.  Please note; not all teams participate in People’s Choice, this is each team’s choice.
 
People’s Choice Food Sampling - SATURDAY January 28th, BBQ ONLY
            Sampling for the People’s Choice Awards on Friday, Jan. 28th, (11 AM –3 PM) and will consist of a (2) two-ounce sample of BBQ (NO CHILI ON SATURDAY) for the price of $1.00 per sample.  Tickets to get samples will be sold at the Main Event Booth, which will be right inside the main entry gate. After sampling your favorite team’s BBQ, return your voting ballot back to the main booth before 3:30 pm deadline.  Please note; not all teams participate in People’s Choice, this is each team’s choice.
  
“KID’S CORNER”
            This uniquely designed kids area is hosted by Havasu 4 Youth, Michael’s Arts & Crafts, and Lowe’s Home Improvement.  The Kid’s Corner is designed for all of the younger kids that just are not interested in walking around and browsing.  This area allows the rest of the family the freedom to explore the event in a more relaxed atmosphere.  You may check in your child into this GREAT supervised mini playground area and then not have to worry about where he or she is or what they are doing.  There will be an air inflatable bounce house, arts & crafts, games, contests, prizes and even a hidden pirate’s treasure chest in the sand.  A 24’ rock-climbing wall will also be available for those a little more daring. 
 
Music and Entertainment
This year’s schedule of bands, for your entertainment. 
Fri. Jan. 27th,
10:00 A.M.             - Pastor Sean Haynes (National Anthem)
1:00   P.M.              - Hollis Googe
3:30   P.M.              - Oro Grande Kids Choir (Mrs. Anderson)
5:00   P.M.              - LHHS Jazz Band (Mr. Spangler)
7:30   P.M.              - Chuck E. Bumps & and The Crocodiles (Great American Roots)
Sat. Feb. 26,
11:00 A.M.             - The Crossroads Band
1 P.M.                     - The All Nighterz (Classic Rock)
6 P.M.                     -
                                       
 Car / Bike Show & Shine
                We are happy to continue with our second year hosting the Crossroads Car & Bike Show & Shine hosted by Calvary Baptist Church.  The show will be available for public viewing on Sat. Jan. 28th from 9 AM - 2 PM. The Calvary Baptist Church is in their 4th year of providing the Crossroads Car and Bike Show and we are very lucky to have them join us at Lake Havasu Music Brews and BBQ Championship.
  
Awards Ceremony
                On Saturday, Jan. 28th, at 4 PM we will have this year’s awards ceremony.  The presentation of awards will take place on the main stage in the food court area.  Over $10,000 in cash, plus additional prizes will be awarded to this year’s competitors.