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.

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Dining With Locals In Birmingham

Hello Birmingham!!

Although I have an "anonymous" 😎 persona, the main focus of The Birmingham Restaurant Raider is to put restaurants in the spotlight & give locals the inside scoop on Birmingham restaurants. 

"Dining With Locals" is a new feature that highlights people & small business owners throughout various parts of town. 

Name: Elaine Lyda
Career: Public Relations Agency Owner
Favorite Restaurant & Dish: Bob Sykes Barbecue
"Bob Sykes BBQ is a family owned & operated restaurant with some of the BEST barbecue in the state. My favorite dish is the BBQ pork sandwich and their smoked turkey is also very tasty!"
 Elaine Lyda Public Relations

NAME: Maurice Mercer
Career: President & CEO of Kat's Grocery Delivery, The Premier Grocery & Prepared Food Delivery Service
Favorite Restaurant & Dish(es):

"I love the gumbo from Cajun Boys and Our PoBoys in Pelham. In Birmingham, I like Cheeseburgers at Mugshots in the Uptown Entertainment District."

https://www.katsdelivery.com/ 

NAME: Marjorie Driver

Career: Team Lead Software Developer, Regions Bank

Favorite Restaurant & Dish:I LOVE the Dalai Lamba Melt & The Corn Dog at

 Carrigan's Public House "

NAME: Terry Gray

Career: President, First Response Workplace Conduct Solutions

Favorite Restaurant & Dish: My favorite place is Niki's West Restaurant on Finely Avenue. The Greek chicken is my favorite dish." 

http://workplaceconductsolutions.com/

NAME: Abigail Witthauer

Career: Certified Canine Behavior Consultant, Owner of RoverChase LLC

Favorite Restaurant & Dish: Surin of Thailand

"The Supercrunch roll & coconut soup are my all time favorites"

http://www.roverchase.com/

NAME: Van Sykes

Career: Second generation owner/ operator of Bob Sykes BBQ

Favorite Restaurant & Dish: "Other than the fantastic barbecue at Bob Sykes, I like to have an order of the snapper throats at The Bright Star Restaurant."

http://bobsykes.com/ 

NAME: Dr. Thomas Dudney

Career: General and cosmetic dentist for over 35 years in Birmingham.

Favorite Dish & Restaurant:  "There are so many great restaurants in Birmingham it is hard to pick one, but I choose Bottega where the menu always changes and the pasta dishes are great. For steaks, my favorite is Fleming's."

http://tedudney.com/ 

NAME: Penelope Witthauer

Career: Executive Director of The RoverChase Foundation

Favorite Restaurant & Dish: "I love to eat brunch and The Village Tavern at The Summit has a wonderful brunch menu and great coffee. My favorite is the omelette with spinach & Gruyere cheese with a side of fresh fruit."

https://www.theroverchasefoundation.org/

NAME: Arica Scott
Career: Owner of Honey Sweet Things Accessories & Honey Sweet Tees Custom T-Shirts
Favorite Restaurant & Dish: "I like Real & Rosemary. Their menu is WONDERFUL! One my favorites is the collard pesto dip with sliced baguette bread for dipping. You can taste the freshness in all of their food. It definitely leaves you wanting more."
https://www.honeysweetthings.com/ 
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EVENT: The 2015 BBQ & Blues Festival

On May 30th, Bob Sykes Barbecue will host the 6th annual BBQ & Blues festival in downtown Bessemer.

This year is sure to be filled with fun for the entire family, great music and most importantly great barbecue.

The music line up for the 2015 event is anticipated to be one of the most impressive in the history of the blues festival. Blues lovers all over the southeast will convene at Bessemer's DeBardeleben park to witness this highly anticipated festival.

 
*Check out highlights from the 2014 Blues & BBQ Festival https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZSCqbLDTRQ



A portion of the proceeds will go to charities like Clay House & The Magic City Blues Society.

Advance tickets are now on sale for the low, low price of $15.00. The tickets will be $20.00 at the gate.

A limited number of VIP tickets are also available. The VIP benefits include: private parking,  covered seating, a delicious Bob Sykes BBQ buffet, spirits provided by Good People Brewing, private restrooms, a bottle of award winning Bob Sykes BBQ sauce & a Bob Sykes BBQ event t-shirt.

Keep in mind that the festival begins at noon so arrive early for the best parking selection.

The very important rules for the festival are:
No coolers
No tents
No pets
Bring comfortable chairs & blankets
Don't forget your sun screen
Come Hungry =)


For more information about the festival or to purchase your discounted advanced tickets, visit
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-bob-sykes-bbq-blues-festival-tickets-15801275039

Like them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BobSykesBBQ

Follow Bob Sykes BBQ on Twitter @SykesBBQ

See you at the festival!


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~RR