Bring the entire family out this weekend for the 6th Annual Covered Bridge ‘Que at Frankie Harris Park in Euharlee.
Eve of the ‘Que Concert – Friday, June 3rd – 7pm to 10pm
The Donny Hammonds Band kicks off the festival weekend on Friday night with a live concert from 7-10pm. Concert attendees can enjoy the music and get a sneak peek at the festival vendors and the cook teams as they begin their competition preparations.
Bring your chair!
Covered Bridge ‘Que Competition & Festival Saturday, June 4th - 10am to 5pm
Come out and see Bartow County's only KCBS sanctioned barbecue competition! With 40+ cook teams, 40+ festival vendors, a car & bike cruise in, a FREE Kids Zone, live music throughout the day and so much more…there is something for everyone.
People’s Choice
The People's Choice Competition, sponsored by Meadows Heating and Air, begins at 11am and lasts until 1pm (or until all the BBQ is gone.) Entry into the People’s Choice tasting tent is $10/person and allows you to sample every participating teams BBQ and cast your vote for your favorite. All proceeds from the People’s Choice Completion benefit the Etowah Valley Humane Society.
Old School Challenge
The "Old School Challenge" returns this year for teams willing work on the ground out in the open where spectators can watch them prep and cook without the benefits of fancy air-conditioned mobile kitchens. The teams that accept the challenge of cooking "backyard style" will be eligible for additional cash prizes compliments of Johnny Mitchell's Smokehouse.
Beer Garden
Adult Beverages will be available to purchase from the Johnny Mitchell’s Smokehouse Beer Garden. Set up next to the entertainment stage, the beer garden will be open on Friday night and Saturday.
Car & Bike Cruise In
Sponsored and hosted by American National Insurance – The Dustin Dickens Agency and the Etowah Valley Humane Society, the Classic Car & Bike Cruise In will be located right outside the park entrance in the clearing just before the footbridge. The Car & Bike Cruise In will be from 11am to 3pm. All proceedsbenefit the Etowah Valley Humane Society.
Live Entertainment
Sponsored by After Dark Studios, we are proud to present another fantastic line up of live music and entertainment.
10:00-10:45a: The Dixie Fire Cloggers
10:45-11:30a: Patty Bell
11:30-12:45p: Etowah River Band
12:45-1:30p: Andy Konecny
1:30-2:00p: Donny Hammonds
2:00-3:15p: Up All Night Band
3:15-4:00p: Ryan Goodwin
4:00-5:00p- BBQ Awards & Announcements
FREE Kids Zone Activities
Thanks to our friends at Children’s Dental Center of Cartersville, our FREE Kids Zone will return again this year with inflatables and other kid friendly activities.
Additional Sponsors:
Johnny Mitchell’s Smokehouse
Skin Cancer Specialists, P.C.
Parker Systems, LLC
Etowah Heritage Bed & Breakfast
Trash Taxi
Chili’s Bar & Grill of Cartersville
CiCi’s Pizza of Cartersville
Panama City Condo Vacations
Brandon Bryson for Bartow Chief Magistrate Judge
Frankie Harris Park is located at 115 Covered Bridge Road, Euharlee, Georgia 30145. Parking for the event is on Covered Bridge Road just before reaching the Library and Euharlee History Museum.
Festival Coordinator:
Deanna Berry
678-314-3556
festivals@berrymcwhorter.com
BBQ Competition Coordinator:
Gowan Fenley
gowan@bbqteam.net
