We are looking forward to seeing you at the 8th Annual Bands, Brews & BBQ in downtown Port Royal, SC—the first SCBA-sanctioned event of the 2017 BBQ season.
Our judges meeting will begin at 9:00 on Saturday, February 25. Judges will assemble at The Shed and parking is available near the Shed. Part of Paris Avenue is closed for drive-through traffic. You will have a small detour around the teams. From Paris Ave. turn left on 11th St. then turn right on London Ave go three blocks to 8th St. and turn right at the stop sign the Shed will be directly ahead of you. The Shed is located at the corner of 8th St and Paris Ave. Parking is available next to the shed and also at the Town Hall. For your GPS, use the address for "The Shed" 809 Paris Ave. Port Royal, SC 29935
If you are due to receive an apron or hat (Certified, Senior or Master) please e-mail me at
so that I can have the correct items on hand. Novice judges will get judging credit towards certification. Please bring your "gold" sheet.
Judging butts will begin at 9:50. Judging ribs will begin at 10:50.
If one of your family members is on a cook team this event you will not be able to judge but I will put you to work performing other duties. Also remember to not fraternize with the Cook Teams on Saturday morning or enter their cooking area until all judging categories are complete. A quick “Hello” and “Good Luck” is fine though.
The BBQ Competition is the featured event and there will be local vendors and exhibitors as well. There will be a Wing Throw-Down Friday night judged by local judges and administered by SCBA Table Captains. Wing sampling will be open to the public.
Bands, Brews and BBQ is a fundraiser for our local Friends of Caroline Hospice. Friday night's activities include a Wing Throw-down and live music beginning at 6PM. (Admission is $10 per person if purchased early or $15.00 a person at the gate). After judging on Saturday, the Pork Event opens to the public at noon and includes beer, BBQ and more great music. The awards ceremony will start about 3:30PM.
If you have signed up and are unable to be at this event, please contact or call -
Ed Dauginas 843 754 4611 or eecharleston@hotmail.com
Thank you for signing up to judge. We're looking forward to the first event of the 2017 season.
Driving directions:
-If arriving from the south, when you get past Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot, turn right at the first light onto Paris Avenue.
-If arriving from the north on I-95, take exit #33 and follow signs to Beaufort. After passing the Marine Corps Air Station, turn right at the first light (Parris Island Gateway). After passing Parris Island Recruit Depot, turn right at the first traffic light onto Paris Avenue.
The BBQ festival will be on the street just before you get to The Shed.
Accommodations are available at many Beaufort locations but to be really close to the event, the Days Inn of Port Royal is our choice. 843-524-1551.
Ed Dauginas SCBA Marshall Luther Sikes SCBA Assistant Marshall
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