Great American Cooking Expo


Oct. 23-25, 2009


Harper College
Palatine, Illinois


The Great American Cooking Expo takes place October 23, 24 and 25. Three wonderful days of sampling, savoring, and discovering the best foods, beers, wines and products available in today’s culinary marketplace. Taking place in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, this event will excite the tastes and curiosities of cooking enthusiasts from all over the Chicagoland area. Visit www.thecookingexpo.com for more details and admission tickets!

Lamb's Farm Barn Burner


Oct.17&18 2008


Libertyville, IL


Charity KCBS sanctioned Event The smoky food festival features the Chili Challenge Cook-Off, contests, demonstrations, raffles, vendors, Miller Beer Tent, live music and more! The public is invited to compete in or judge the chili competition, and learn expert tips from the barbeque competitors.

Erie's Wild Rib Cook Off


May 31 - June 4th 2007


Erie, PA


This popular annual family event includes eight Professional National Award Winning Rib Cooking Teams offering the very best in BBQ cuisine.

Rockford's Rockin' Rib Fest


July 2002 & 2003


Rockford, IL


Local Barbecue Competition & Music Festival. This was our first time entering a competition and of course, took home "Best Sauce" title two years running!