Safeway's National Capital Barbecue Battle
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The Contests
Special thanks to all of the companies that make the Barbecue Battle possible.

There's $40,000 in cash and prizes for teams competing in the newly expanded National Barbecue Championship Contest, featuring contests run by KCBS and MIM rules.

BBQ ENTERTAINMENT
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Groove to rock, r&b, jazz and blues on 3 stages including DC's own legendary Chuck Brown.
Barbecue Battle TV
See great highlights from last year's National Capital Barbecue Battle
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
Enjoy free food samples at the Safeway Sampling Pavillion, Nascar Drivers, NBA stars and much more!s
HOGETTES LOVE BBQ
Every year the world famous Washington Redskins Hogettes spread the news about the National Capital Barbecue Battle and the Boys & Girls Clubs.
The Food
We've got plenty of ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, and all the trimmings you would want, all in the heart of the Nation's Capital.
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