Weather is warming up and so is the barbecue competition.

The Independent Distillery is hosting the Grills Gone Wild VII rib competition from 4 - 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 15.

Guests will enjoy barbecue, whiskey, magicians, and live music. Both guests and a panel of judges will vote for their favorite ribs.

General admission grants entry to the event along with the following:

• 8 rib samples
• 1 drink ticket
• 1 food ticket for a pulled pork sandwich and 2 sides provided by Johnny Gibson's Downtown Market
• Whiskey sampling from 4 - 5:30 p.m.

Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets are $31.50 online at grillsgonewildaz.com.

A portion of proceeds will benefit Tu Nidito, a non-profit agency dedicated to supporting children impacted by serious medical conditions and death.

The Independent Distillery is located at 30 S. Arizona Ave. for more information, visit grillsgonewildaz.com.