The barbeque plates are heating up with the first Territory Bar-BQ Festival set to find the NT's BBQ Champion this October.
Tender meats will be slow cooked to perfection not only for competition but also to indulge in, when One Mile Brewery hosts the Territory Bar-BQ Festival at the Darwin Showgrounds from 5 to 6 October 2024.
The huge weekend of food, drinks, and music will celebrate Oktoberfest and include a headline performance from Australian rock 'n' roll icon Spiderbait. The event will also feature local DJs and bands to keep the music rolling on. Patrons are encouraged to dress up in their best Oktoberfest outfits.
The set-to-be hotly contested barbeque competition is part of the sanctioned Australian Barbeque Alliance (ABA) and will see official ABA personnel judging the cooking showdown and ultimately crown the NT BBQ Champion.
The Territory Bar-BQ Festival is supported by Northern Territory Government through the Event Funding Program which is administered by Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC).
Expression of interest for vendors, food stalls, retailers and barbeque competition participants is currently open. To purchase tickets, which start at $40, or to find out more information head to here
Quotes from NTMEC CEO Suzana Bishop:
"Supporting grassroots events provides an opportunity for new events like this one to enter the market as well as create different experiences for Territorians and visitors to enjoy.
"The Bar-BQ Festival will celebrate the Australian pastime of barbequing while also recognising the internationally renowned Oktoberfest."
Quotes from Bar-BQ Festival organiser Bardy Bayram:
"We know people loved our BAR-BQ Lot Festivals in the block at One Mile Brewery Coonawarra Road, so we are excited to go bigger and bring the first-ever sanctioned ABA event to the Northern Territory. The weekend is guaranteed to be a smokin' good time!
"We're keeping the fantastic events season going past August - there's going to be fun for the whole family - and something for all kinds of BBQ and drink lovers!"
Quotes from Spiderbait bass guitarist and vocalist Janet English:
"Nothing beats seeing live music, I'm really excited to bring everyone along with us and leave them with a big smile. Feels like we're throwing a party in the machinery shed on the farm like the old days. We're super pumped and can't wait to see y'all out there. Come celebrate Black Betty with us!"
