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Visit Us Online At: TABLE of CONTENTS Press Release MEDIA KIT AMERICA’S VIRTUAL BBQ FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 2021 THIS YEAR’S EVENT BENEFITS USO-METRO Visit us online at: www.BBQDC.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Press Release .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 3 Event Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 5 BBQ Battle Competitions .................................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 6 Entertainment ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 7 Cork to Caps ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Page 9 Giant Health and Wellness .........................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 10 Giant Kids Zone ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 11 The Monumental Sports Experience ...................................................................................................................................................................................Page 12 Giant Fresh Ideas and Demos ...................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 13 Attractions .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 14 Talent for Interviews ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 15 Digital Assets .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 16 Media Contacts .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Page 17 OVERVIEW INFORMATION Event Dates: Friday, May 28, 2021 through Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Visit us online at: www.BBQDC.com SOCIAL AND DIGITAL INQUIRIES Caitlin Wiggins or Shawn Noratel at 443-949-9284 | [email protected] MEDIA AND INTERVIEWS Melanie Hosch at 301-602-6540 | [email protected] Exciting Activities BBQ Fans Can Look Forward to at This year’s Virtual Experience: Taste of Giant Cooking Demos & Award-Winning Recipes: Come one, come all! Top BBQ chefs from across the country will be sharing their favorite recipes & tips for the Ultimate At-Home BBQ Feast. Giant Delivers BBQ to You: No need to run to the store to pick up all the ingredients for your BBQ Feast. Simply go online and let Giant deliver directly to you. Sauces, 2021 Giant® National Capital seasonings, meats and more, brought fresh from Giant, directly to your door! Barbecue Battle Transforms National BBQ Contests: Attendees can enter contests sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society such as the Military Chef Cookoff, Perdue Sizzlin’ Chicken Contest, into a month-long virtual BBQ Smokin’ with Smithfield Rib Contest, Heinz “Art of the Burger” Competition, National Beef Championship, and the Junior Chef Competition sponsored by the DC Department of experience at bbqdc.com Parks & Recreation. All contests are free to enter and open to the public and feature The Giant National Capital BBQ Battle is back for its 29th year, once again as thousands of dollars in cash & prizes to winners. America’s Virtual Food & Music Festival at BBQDC.com. This year’s Virtual Event will kick-off Memorial Day Weekend, May 28, 2021 and run through June 30 in an You Be the Judge: This year, attendees will be given the opportunity to become actual entirely virtual online format and admission is FREE! BBQ Judges of the virtual BBQ contests. Beginning with the viewing of a short training video, attendees will then be tasked with picking the Best BBQ submissions in the Giant Washington, DC April 5, 2021 — Giant Food, through its sponsorship of the Giant National BBQ Championship Contests. National Capital BBQ Battle, has raised millions of dollars for the event beneficiaries including over 1.2 million dollars for USO-Metro and $100,000 for the Capital Area Food BBQ Tips from America’s Top BBQ Pitmasters: TV celebrity Pitmasters Myron Mixon, Bank last year alone. This year, Giant will once again be collecting donations for USO- Tuffy Stone and Moe Cason, along with other BBQ Experts will answer questions from Metro throughout the month of June in all their MD, VA, DC and DE stores. attendees and share their winning BBQ secrets In the “Ask the Experts” section of the Giant BBQ Battle Virtual Experience Event. “Now celebrating its 29th year, the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle has become one of the largest and most celebrated food and music festivals in the country,” said Ultimate Battle of the Bands: Calling all music fans - Giant’s Ultimate BBQ Battle of the Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton. “Celebrating the art of cooking Bands will feature a variety of popular local & regional artists performing on the Pepsi- and the joy of eating, the Barbecue Battle offers D.C. residents and the East Coast the Lays Sound Stage where you get to pick your favorite band. Bands will be competing chance to enjoy America’s favorite pastime -- BBQ -- in the nation’s capital.” for cash prizes and the title of “Best Band of the Battle”. Musical genres include: Rock & Reggae, Jazz & Blues, R&B & Go-Go. This year’s event features exciting interactive programming and social engagement including virtual cooking contests with thousands in prize money, cooking Musical Performances by National Artists: The Monster Energy Stage will feature demonstrations by celebrity BBQ chefs and cookbook authors, award-winning recipes, performances by Grammy-nominated country singer-songwriter Cole Swindell, EDM duo two music stages featuring regional & national artists, children’s activities, amazing prizes Breathe Carolina, Jimmie Allen, along with a Salute to the Troops with performances by like “Free Shopping for a Year”, Deluxe Gas Grills, Giant Gift Cards, and much, much, more. the USO Show Troupe. Support the Troops: By donating to USO-Metro at any Giant Food Store location in VA, MD, DC or DE at check-out throughout the entire month of June 2021. Giant Kids Zone: Attendees can check out the Giant Kids Zone featuring activities, contests, and summer fun for the whole family. DC Department of Parks and Recreation, PNC Bank, Comcast, and others will be providing hours of family fun activities along with exciting contests for all the junior chefs out there! This year, world famous magician Chris Dugdale will delight kids of all ages by performing impossible magic tricks in his Kids Magic Academy. Monumental Sports Experience: Take part in virtual sports action and get tips from sports pros of the Washington Wizards, Capitals, and Mystics – plus other fun interactive sports activities and challenges. Giant Corks to Caps: For guests 21+, the Giant Corks to Caps Experience, featuring Anheuser-Busch brands along with wine and spirit varieties such as High Noon, Black Box, Menage a Trois, Sutter Home, and 14 hands. Z. Alexander Brown will be offering tips and information for wine and beer enthusiasts like wine pairing techniques and identifying the delightful differences between some of the most popular beer types and varieties. Giant Health & Wellness: Healthy Grilling Recipes & Tips, Summer Fitness Activities, PNC Financial Wellness Check along with video presentations from Giant’s Nutritionist help make for a fun active summer. Daily Deals & Specials: Coupons, Contests & Special Offers from our sponsors along with daily prizes & giveaways. This is also a great place to order BBQ Cookbooks by the Best BBQ Chefs in the Business. About Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle For almost three decades, the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle has been entertaining families throughout the East Coast. Featuring mouthwatering BBQ, Championship BBQ Contests, great live musical entertainment, interactive exhibits, children’s activities, some of DC’s best sports teams, and so much more! The Giant BBQ Battle Is also a major
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