Guns & Hoses BBQ Cook-Off Benefiting Firefighter Ryan Mizell

 

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Via The City of Helena:

 Calling all BBQ lovers and community heroes supporters! 

This Sunday, November 3rd, from 1–5 pm at the Helena Old Town Amphitheater, we're coming together for something truly special – the Guns n' Hoses BBQ Cookoff! It's more than just a BBQ event; it's a chance to stand by a man who has spent his life serving us all: Ryan Mizell.

For over a decade, Ryan has been a firefighter and paramedic, dedicating himself to Helena's safety and well-being. He's fought fires, saved lives, and even started his own business, all while raising a beautiful family with his wife, Charolette, a teacher at Jemison High School, and their two daughters, ages 14 and 9. But now, Ryan is in the fight of his life—battling Stage IV colon cancer that has spread to his liver and lungs.

Despite the hardships, surgeries, and countless rounds of chemotherapy, Ryan's spirit has remained unbreakable. Sunday, November 3rd, we can show him that his community has his back, just as he's had ours for many years.

Here's how YOU can make a difference:

- Spread the word! Share this post and invite everyone you know to come on Sunday, November 3rd!

- Join us for BBQ tastings and cast your vote for your favorite cookoff team by donating to their jar. The teams are our local police officers, firefighters, city department members, and the surrounding cities' departments. The one with the most donations by 3:30 pm wins!

- Your $10 donation gets you a wristband to sample some of the best BBQ, enjoy live music by Rollin in the Hay, and watch your kids have a blast in the bounce house.

But most importantly, 100% of your donations will go directly to help Ryan in his fight against cancer. Let's fill those jars, enjoy great food, and come together for a cause bigger than BBQ.

Ryan has faced every challenge with courage and strength. Now, let's show him the same love and support he's shown us. See you Sunday, 11/3!

For more information, you can visit the GoFundMe page for Ryan Mizell https://www.gofundme.com/stand-with-firefighter-ryan...

The Guns n' Hoses event is Sunday, 11/3, from 1 to 5 pm in the Helena Amphitheater Park. Again, all monies collected will go to Ryan Mizell!

Helena Amphitheater

4151 Helena Rd, Helena, AL 35080

Looking forward to seeing you there! 

Thanks for reading & sharing. 

~The Birmingham Restaurant Raider

Est. 2009

https://birminghamrestaurantraider.blogspot.com/

Say Cheese!!! It's time for the 5th Annual Magic City Mac & Cheese Fest!

                                   

Hey Birmingham!! 

The 5th annual Magic City Mac & Cheese Festival will take place in Birmingham Sunday November 13,2022 at Back Forty Beer Company.  This event is pet friendly and will have free activities for children. Beer, soda, water and a limited menu will be available through Back Forty!

All proceeds from the Mac + Cheese Festival benefit Community Grief Support to help fund free grief support groups, individual counseling and community education in the Greater Birmingham area.

This annual festival, which is dedicated to one of America's favorite comfort foods, attracts people from all over the southeast. Tickets are now on sale!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-magic-city-mac-cheese-festival-tickets-404105750177?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse $15 Early Bird Ticket Sales $20 General Admission (The day of the event) $5 Children ages 6-12 Children 5 and under FREE! Paid admission will get you into the festival to try UNLIMITED mac & cheese samples from popular local restaurants & businesses around town.

 

Back Forty Beer Company is located in Birmingham at 3201 1st Ave North across from Sloss Furnaces. 

The Birmingham Restaurant Raider is happy to be a 2022 event sponsor.

Select your sponsorship package by visiting:

Sponsor the Magic City Mac + Cheese Festival macfestbhm.com.

  

If you or someone you know needs grief counseling, please visit  https://www.communitygriefsupport.org/

     

Thanks for reading & sharing!

~The Birmingham Restaurant Raider

Est.2009

http://birminghamrestaurantraider.blogspot.com/

*Community Grief Support is a non-profit organization formed for the purpose

of providing free compassionate grief counseling to those in need in the Birmingham area. 

11th Annual Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival

 

The Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival presented by City of Bessemer and Premiere Chevrolet is set for April 30, 2022. This event will combine the best blues music and legendary Bob Sykes Bar B Q at the beautiful DeBardeleben Park located in historic downtown Bessemer, Alabama from 12-8pm. Gates open at 11am. Be sure to bring your chair, or blanket and set-up your spot for the day to enjoy talented blues musicians.

BOBBY RUSH

Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival is proud to announce the music line up that includes Grammy winning blues legend Bobby Rush. AMG Album of the Year winner Robert Kimbrough Sr. Blues Connection and award winning blues musicians including Tullie Brae, Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’Blues , Hurricane Elaine Hudson, NJ Speights and Reggie Yarbrough and Company.

Van Sykes

Since 2010, the event has been a local favorite for festival goers. Attendees of the festival range from youth to adults. 2nd generation owner and pit master of Bob Sykes Bar B Q Van Sykes says, “Each year the festival grows, and we couldn’t do it without our sponsors and the support of the community.” City of Bessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley says "The Bob Sykes BBQ and Blues Festival has been a great event for the City of Bessemer. We're looking forward to many more great years of barbecue and blues music in downtown Bessemer.” The festival has been chosen for numerous years as one of the top food festivals in Alabama by AL.com. There is something to do for the entire family including a large kid's corner with activities and games. Children eight and under are free with a ticketed adult. Besides great music and bbq the festival offers a variety of booths including arts and crafts, outdoor exhibits, and a diverse selection of vendors selling tempting offers.

General admission tickets can be purchased at www.bobsykesblues.com or visit Bob Sykes Bar B Q Restaurant.

The festival will give a portion of the proceeds to a local Alabama charity “Caring Men and Caring Women” that motivates, empowers, and encourages boys and girls through mentoring and various other resources to be positive decision makers and to help facilitate the process that will shape them into successful and responsible adults.

Thanks for reading & sharing! 

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The 4th Annual Magic City Mac & Cheese Fest

 

Save the date! November 14,2021, the 4th annual Magic City Mac & Cheese Festival will take place in Birmingham benefitting Community Grief Support.

This annual festival which is dedicated to one of America's favorite comfort foods, attracts people from all over the southeast. Tickets are now on sale.

https://eventbrite.com/o/community-grief-support-13832194294… $15 Early Bird Ticket Sales $20 Day of Ticket $5 Children ages 6-12 Children 5 and under free! Paid admission will get you into the festival to try UNLIMITED mac & cheese samples from popular local restaurants & businesses around town. The event takes place from 1-4pm at Back Forty Beer Company.

Grab your crew! Registration for cook teams is now in progress Email the organizer at macfestbhm@gmail.com OR visit http://macfestbhm.com/become-a-vendor for details & registration.

Please join The Birmingham Restaurant Raider as one of the 2021 event sponsors.

Select your sponsorship package by visiting:

Sponsor the Magic City Mac + Cheese Festival (macfestbhm.com.

  

If you or someone you know needs grief counseling, please visit  https://www.communitygriefsupport.org/

     

Thanks for reading & sharing!

~The Birmingham Restaurant Raider

Est.2009

*Community Grief Support is a non-profit corporation organized for the purpose

of providing free compassionate grief counseling to the Birmingham area.