• 6th Annual Euharlee Covered Bridge 'Que

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      June 01, 2016
      6th Annual Euharlee Covered Bridge ‘Que
      June 3 & 4, 2016
      Frankie Harris Park, Euharlee

      www.euharleefestivals.com
      www.facebook.com/coveredbridgeque

      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
      Contact:
      Deanna Berry, Festival Coordinator
      festivals@berrymcwhorter.com, 678-314-3556