National Capital Barbecue Battle

Here in the shadow of the Nation's Capitol, tens of thousands of people witness barbecue teams and restaurants from around the country compete to win over $25,000 in cash & prizes and the title of National Pork BBQ Champion, as well as a chance to represent the Mid-Atlantic United States at the Barbecue World Championship, Memphis in May. Benefiting the Metropolitan Police Boys & Girls Clubs & DC Doubledutch. The Safeway Barbecue Battle celebrates the art of barbecue in a spirit of community, family and fun.