24 Jun 2024

BBQ Competition Winners from Northwest Iowa Donate Prize Money to Flood Victims

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (June 24, 2024) — One of the winning teams at Saturday’s BBQ and Brew at the Ballpark competition plans to donate all their earnings to help their neighbors in northwest Iowa who are dealing with severe flooding. A panel of celebrity judges chose Big Al’s Smokin Good BBQ from Le Mars as the winner for best Pork Butt. Big Al’s also won second place in the Pork Rib category, earning a total of $1,100.

19 Jun 2024

Enjoy BBQ and Brew for a Good Cause Saturday, June 22

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (June 19, 2024) — The second annual BBQ and Brew at the Ballpark takes place this Saturday, June 22, at Principal Park in Des Moines. Attendees can consume numerous offerings of delicious Iowa pork, sample Iowa craft beers and ciders, learn barbecue tips from a grill master, vote for their favorites in the Backyard BBQ Contest, meet local celebrities, and enjoy live music performances.

10 May 2024

Corkless in Galena: A Festival of Wine, Food, Music, Art, and Fun

By Friends of Eddie Coyle

GALENA, ILLINOIS (May 10, 2024) — Corkless in Galena, Summer of 2024’s exclusive wine event celebrating Illinois’ family and local owned wineries, will be held Saturday, June 22, 12-6PM, at Depot Park, 91 Bouthillier St, Galena. Spend an afternoon sipping handmade wines of five Illinois wineries. Taste fabulous food from regional food trucks. Listen to world-class live music while visiting with local artists showcasing incredible handmade creations.

29 Apr 2024

Tickets on Sale for BBQ and Brew at the Ballpark

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (April 29, 2024) — Tickets are on sale for the second annual BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark. The event takes place on Saturday, June 22, at Principal Park in Des Moines, 2-7PM. Organized by the Iowa Pork Producers Association and the Iowa Cubs, this fun afternoon for the whole family includes a Backyard BBQ Competition featuring contestants from all over the state, contending for more than $10,000 in prize money.

18 Apr 2024

Annual Search for Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Begins

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (April 18, 2024) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) invites Iowans to nominate their favorite restaurant for the 22nd annual Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest. This highly-anticipated event allows the public to help decide which establishment serves up the most delectable breaded pork tenderloin sandwich in the state.

09 Apr 2024

Taqueria Roly’s Owners Announce Meet-and-Greet, Open House with Jibri Bell, International Artist, Influencer, and Reality TV Star

By Joshua Cox

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 9, 2024) — One of the Quad Cities' most authentic Mexican restaurants will host an open house and meet-and-greet on April 13, 12-3PM, at their Rock Island restaurant, located at 3850 Blackhawk Road Rock Island, Illinois 61201. The eight-year-old restaurant, founded by Roly Gerardo and his wife Martha in 2015, relocated from Moline to the current Rock Island location in 2022, after serving the Quad Cities in Moline for seven years.

01 Apr 2024

Skinny's Barbeque in Muscatine Wins Best Pulled Pork in Iowa

By Tina Hinz

MUSCATINE, IOWA (April 1, 2024) — A Texas-style barbecue restaurant in Muscatine is where you’ll find the best pulled-pork in Iowa, according to voters in a recent social-media contest sponsored by the 

22 Mar 2024

Pork Barbecue Competition Seeks Amateur Iowa Grillers

By Tina Hinz

CLIVE, IOWA (March 22, 2024) — If backyard barbecuing is your thing, prove it!

12 Mar 2024

First-Round Matchups Underway for Pulled Pork Madness

By Tina Hinz

CLIVE, IOWA (March 12, 2024) — With March Madness kicking off next week for the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball teams, the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has launched its own bracket challenge: 

01 Mar 2024

Nominations Open for Iowa's Pulled Pork Madness

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (March 1, 2024) — March Madness is almost here for college basketball fans, and that means it’s time for Pulled Pork Madness for Iowans who love delicious pulled-pork sandwiches. The Iowa Pork Producers Association is accepting nominations for the restaurant that serves up Iowa’s best pulled-pork sandwich. The annual contest started Friday morning.

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