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PITMASTERS: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!
We're sorry if you did not get in this year, but due to construction in our downtown we are limited on space. Please consider joining us next year in our new downtown!

CERES BANDS, BREWS & BBQ THROWDOWN
Whitmore Park, Downtown Ceres, North & 3rd Streets
PRE-PARTY • Friday, August 11 • 7 - 10 PM
COMPETITION • Saturday, August 12 • 11 AM - 5:30 PM
FREE ADMITTANCE

Now in its 4th year, the Ceres Bands, Brews & BBQ Throwdown, formerly known as Ceres Smoke on the River, is a KCBS State Championship Qualifying and CBBQA ToY (Team of the Year). This year's contest features two divisions: Professional and Amateur/Backyard. Teams will be competing this year for $7,600 in cash and prizes!

This year's PRO Division Grand Champion will receive an automatic entry to the American Royal World Series of Barbecue® Invitational Contest. This year's American Royal will be held September 2, 2017 and will host some of the most talented teams from across the world.

Also the GC will be placed into a draw for the Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue scheduled for October 27-28, 2017.

Come watch the BBQ Teams on Friday evening as they begin prepping for Saturday's big event. We'll have music starting at 7 p.m. and the Beer Garden will be open. 

We're adding a Craft Brew Competition this year. We are set on finding California's Best BBQ Brew! This will take place on Saturday as will a Rib-Eating Contest. BBQ Tastings begin Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and are sure to sell out fast so make sure to get to this year's event early.

HERE IS THE 2017 LINE-UP IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER:

Bar-B-Cuda BBQ
RBQ
Off the Hook BBQ
Beer Belly BBQ
Spitz Brothers BBQ
Smokin' the 916
Nutin2itBut2Qit
Flame Thrower BBQ
Hello BBQ
Canyon Riders BBQ
Smokin' Axe BBQ
Los Mexi-q-tioners BBQ
Badd-A-Bing BBQ
Smokey Luv BBQ
Show Off BBQ
JnJ's Smoking BBQ
Full Barrell BBQ

Smokey Boys BBQ
Smok'n Ts BBQ
Big 3 BBQ
Xtreme BBQ
ZZ BBQ
Slap Ya Mamma BBQ
Bill's Best BBQ
Simply Marvelous BBQ
Ric's Righteous Ribs
Hot Link & Chorizo BBQ
Smoked Seduction BBQ
Meat Liquidators
DG Firehouse BBQ
Rib Shots BBQ
Big Poppa Smokers
Dad's California Smokehouse
Sparrow Lane Classic Vinegar BBQ

ENTER HERE

CALIFORNIA'S BEST BBQ BREW

ALL SHIRTS MUST BE PRE-ORDERED BY JULY 28, 2017 TO BE PICKED UP AT THE EVENT.
ANY ORDERS SHIPPED WILL INCUR A SHIPPING & HANDLING CHARGE OF $2.95 PER SHIRT.

CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER YOUR MERCHANDISE TODAY!

FOR THIS EVENT!

RESERVE YOUR ROOM BY
AUGUST 6, 2017 
TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNTED
RATE. REQUEST BLOCK "BANDS,
BREWS & BBQ THROWDOWN."

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