8
Apr

Get Certified to Be an MBN Barbecue Judge

Become a Certified Barbecue Judge

Come get certified to be an MBN Barbecue Judge! 17th Street Barbecue is hosting a Memphis Barbecue Network judging class at The Warehouse at 17th Street in Murphysboro, IL, on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 9am to 2pm.

Learn the intricacies and rules of barbecue judging and enjoy competition barbecue prepared by local teams. This certification will allow you to judge at the Praise the Lard Annual Cook Off in Murphysboro, IL in September, as well as other MBN-sanctioned events. Register for the class today, then come join us in Murphysboro in June!

 

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27
Mar

5th Annual Jeff Michner BBQ Benefit at Pig Beach

Join Amy Mills and an epic lineup of pitmasters and chefs from across the country when they all gather in Queens, New York from 11am until 5pm this coming April 26, 2025 for the 5th Annual Jeff Michner BBQ Benefit at Pig Beach.

This all-day “swine around” will feature more than 25 indoor & outdoor food stations helmed by celebrated chefs and barbecue royalty (including Amy Mills!), plus complimentary beer, specialty cocktails, and non-alcoholic refreshments from our kind sponsors.

This year’s event will include a friendly competition component, where pitmasters will compete for awards including People’s Choice and Judges’ Best Bite of the Day.

As always, proceeds from this event will be donated to the Jeff Michner Foundation, an established 501c3 nonprofit created by the Michner family, which supports families managing loss and grief and provides scholarships to graduating high school students with a love for cooking and golf – two of Jeff’s biggest passions in life.

Losing Jeff is a loss we will never overcome, but it is our hope to keep his memory with us by celebrating his life and embracing the things he loved most: family, friends and great food!

There will be a 50/50 raffle, silent auction & raffle taking place during the event.

 

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