Mark your calendars for the third annual BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark on Saturday, June 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at Principal Park in Des Moines! This family-friendly celebration of all things pork is hosted by the Iowa Pork Producers Association, the Iowa Cubs, and Fareway.
Here’s what’s cookin’ this year:
A pork barbecue competition featuring ribs, loins, and pork butts with over $12,000 in prize money on the line
You help crown the People’s Choice Champion by tasting each team’s pork
Samples from Iowa craft breweries and cider makers
Live barbecue demos from Netflix’s Barbecue Showdown Champion Thyron Mathews and local pros from BW Outdoors
Tasty pork samples from Fareway, The Iowa Machine Shed, and top-notch local grillers
Live music by Drew Fry and Sierra
Griggs, plus games, raffle prizes, and more!
Best of all? Proceeds support food pantries across Iowa—so every bite helps someone in need.
Tickets: $20 in advance | $30 at the gate
Admission includes pork samples, craft beer tastings, and a raffle ticket. Kids 10 and under are free!
Come for the flavor. Stay for the fun. Support a great cause. See you at the ballpark!
From Business Publications Corporation Inc., 300 Walnut St. Suite 5, Des Moines, Iowa 50309. 515.288.3336.
