Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour

April 15-16 in Sacramento, CA (first round)

and

May 6-7 in Las Vegas, NV (second round)

February 8 at 9:00 am was the starting time for on line entry into the inaugural Sam's Club National BBQ Tour.  Only the first 30 teams to enter would be able to compete in the Sacramento, California region contest.  All Hogs go to Heaven made the cut and would be heading up north for the competition.  It was exciting to participate in this event that would eventually encompass the entire United States with the final October championship barbeque contest in Bentonville, Arkansas.

At the Sam’s club parking lot in Sacramento, everyone gathered for the weekend.  We met Troy Black who is attending all of the events representing Sam's Club.  The competition was intense as only the top 7 out of the 30 teams would be able to go on to Las Vegas, Nevada for the second round. 

All Hogs finished 5th out of the 30 teams and did qualify to continue to the next level.  We received 7th in chicken, 8th in ribs, 4th in Pull Pork, and 23rd in Brisket.

In North Las Vegas, NV at the Sam’s Club parking lot 30 teams made up of the top 7 winners from Gilbert, AZ, Sacramento, CA, Santa Fe, NM, and Loveland, CO. plus 2 wild card teams, gathered to work their BBQ magic. Friday evening Sam’s club provided all the teams with a huge steak dinner and all the trimmings.    

In Las Vegas, NV we finished 16th out of the 30 teams receiving 15th in chicken, 21st in ribs, 7th in Pull Pork, and 21st in Brisket.

Even thought we didn’t make the top 10 in Las Vegas, NV and will not get to go on to Bentonville, we would like to thank Sam’s Club for sponsoring such a well run and professional events.   We wish all the teams going on in the competition the very best.