Slidell BBQ Challenge has contests for pros, backyard grill masters and youths

The Slidell BBQ Challenge Backyard competition, and a for-youths-only Kids Que, are part of the third annual Slidell BBQ Challenge, a two-day love affair for all things barbecued being presented March 30-31 in Olde Towne Slidell.

Sponsored by the Slidell Noon Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Slidell to raise money for projects, including the Louisiana Lions Camp for physically challenged Louisiana children, the barbecue festival centered at the corner of First and Erlanger streets will feature live music — Gary T will be on stage March 30 from 6 to 10 p.m.; and, on March 31, Hi-Rize will perform from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by Redoux, 6 to 10 p.m. — as well as merchandise and food sales for everything from pralines and beignets to pickled vegetables, snoballs, specialty coffees and deep fried Coca Cola.

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