100% of proceeds from the days' events go straight to Operation Enduring Warrior!
Throughout the Day: Piney Grove will be hosting its annual barbecue cookoff with 20 competitors competing in different categories and judged by our panel of foodies and BBQ professionals! Food will be available from 12PM to 4PM & spectators are encouraged to cast their vote for the People's Choice Best Barbecue Winner.
(To be a competitor, contact Joshua Jacob at joshuajacob771@gmail.com)
In addition to barbecue, there will be Beer, Wine and Crushes available on site for purchase, a cornhole tournament hosted by Brackish Wooder, Bluegrass-style music performed by Philip Dutton and the Alligators from 1-3PM, and local vendors around the festival.
Local Vendors Include:
Delaware Sauce Company
Molly's Place Sporting & Outdoors Store
MD Sharpening Co.
Brackish Woodworks
Operation Enduring Warrior
National Wild Turkey Federation
.... And More!
Tickets are available through EventBrite. More information on our Facebook Event Page.
$25 for adults & $15 for children. Tickets include admission, barbecue, an assortment of side dishes, and non-alcoholic beverages. Beer, wine, crushes and additional items are available for purchase on site. Vegetarian options will be available.
Cornhole Tournament tickets can also be purchased through EventBrite. $40 tickets include admission to Brews, Blues & BBQ Festival, entry into cornhole tournament, barbecue, an assortment of side dishes and non-alcoholic beverages.
Whiskey Raffle: Alongside these events, there will be a Whiskey Raffle with tons of prizes from Veteran Distilleries across the nation. Proceeds from the raffle will be benefiting the family of Jack Casey, Marine pilot who died in a helicopter crash in February 2024. Jack was a good friend and VMI classmate of Emory Lieber, loved by all who knew him. We hope you will join us in remembering his legacy.
What is OEW? Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW) is a veteran-founded non‐profit 501(c)(3) whose mission is to honor, empower, and motivate our nation’s wounded military and law enforcement veterans through physical, mental and emotional rehabilitation. Our programs help participants overcome adversity and hardship through innovation, teamwork, and perseverance. This ultimately enables the lives of our wounded military and public service veterans to go in directions they may have once thought were impossible.
OEW is a 100% volunteer-run organization. Donations go directly towards operational support of the organization and our various programs.
https://www.enduringwarrior.org/
Check out our other event - "Operation Enduring Warrior 3D Archery Shoot" on EventBrite. This event takes place at Piney Grove on August 3rd, from 8-12PM.
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