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“Grills Gone Wild VII” BBQ Competition & Whiskey Sampling at Independent Distillery April 15

Apr 11, 20171 min read
What
Grills Gone Wild VII
When
4 – 11 p.m. Saturday, April 15
Where
The Independent Distillery
30 S. Arizona Ave.

More Info
grillsgonewildaz.com

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.

Article written by:

Jackie Tran

Jackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer and photographer. Best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.

Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments and petting pets.

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