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ROSWELL, N.M., May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MainStreet Roswell, Roswell Parks and Recreation, and Roswell Lodgers Tax are presenting the MainStreet Roswell Fiddle and Griddle Festival June 8-9, 2012. What a wonderful way to celebrate the Centennial of our Great State. The Country's best fiddle players will compete in a two day event for $20,000 in prize money. This festival will feature local talent as well as musicians from far and wide. Multiple stages will be set up around the...

LYNDEN, Wash., May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Are you in the mood for authentic lip smackin' barbecue? Then come to Dickey's grand opening celebration on May 10 from 10am to 2pm where you can devour $1 pulled pork big barbecue sandwiches with friends and family. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120411/DA84396LOGO) "Since we opened our doors the folks of Lynden have been nothing but wonderful,' said franchise owner Cheri Benson. "We are very lucky to have such a supportive...

SILVER SPRING, Md., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The high-stakes world of competitive barbecuing is back! Destination America is serving up a mouth-watering helping of pulled-pork perfection and beautifully braised beef with six new episodes of the smokin' series, BBQ PITMASTERS. Formerly on TLC, the new season is taking fans back to the basics of true barbecue competitions where the steaks are red hot and the sauce is all on the line. Traveling to the best barbecue festivals in the...

FRISCO, Colo., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Frisco takes barbecue to a whole new level with the 19th Annual Colorado Barbecue Challenge June 14-16, 2012. This Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned event attracts more than 60 teams from across the country to compete for top honors as the best barbecuer in the Rockies. Attendees will enjoy many activities, including pig races, a 5K Bacon Burner run, live music, an exclusive chef demo and a Breckenridge Distillery Whiskey Tour with a...

DALLAS, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants today announced the launch of the next generation of www.dickeys.com. The world's largest barbecue franchise streamlined the company's website and created a new site that is both visually appealing and intuitive for customers. The website upgrade is part of the quick-serve restaurant's strategic brand refresh. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120411/DA84396LOGO) "As a 70 year-old company,...

DALLAS, April 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants announced it's bringing its unique brand of heat to the social sharing site, Pinterest. The world's largest barbecue franchise launched its brand page earlier this year and is now firing up a contest that asks Dickey's fans to post photos and recipes using any of Dickey's meat or sides. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120427/DA96505) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120411/DA84396LOGO) "We...

DALLAS, April 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas-Based Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants is sponsoring Rebuilding Together Greater Dallas on April 28 by supplying lunch for all volunteers and also providing company volunteers to help with the rebuild effort. The volunteer building event is part of April's National Rebuilding Month. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120411/DA84396LOGO) "The Dickey's family and our restaurants have had our roots in the Dallas area since...

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PALATINE, Ill., April 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New York Times Best Selling author Jamie Purviance and Weber-Stephen Products LLC released the company's first cookbook dedicated solely to smoke cooking, Weber's Smoke -- A Guide to Smoke Cooking for Everyone and Any Grill. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120411/CG84910) Available now, Weber's Smoke reveals the secrets to infusing rich, smoky flavors into almost any dish -- whether someone is cooking on a traditional...

CEDAR HILL, Texas, April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dickey's Barbecue is hosting a blood drive benefitting Carter Blood Center on April 14 from 3pm to 7pm. Franchise owner Mark Kerr is grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community. "The blood drive touches us deeply," said Kerr. "Last year one of our employees needed an emergency blood transfusion and we are hoping that by holding this event we can help save more lives." The Cedar Hill location is at 642 Uptown...