Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival Returns Oct. 22
The annual festival is open to the public and will be held again at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody.
Sasha Heller is the Web Editor and Copy Editor for the Atlanta Jewish Times
It’s that time of the year again, folks.
The 2023 Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival is set for Oct. 22 at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is free and open to the public.
Presented by the Hebrew Order of David, and sponsored by the Atlanta Jewish Times, the festival will feature 21 teams competing in the following categories: kosher brisket, beef ribs, chicken, and chili. Tasting tickets for the competition are $1.25 each and can be purchased in advance online or at the festival.
The Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival is supervised by the Atlanta Kashruth Commission. It’s important to note that all festival participants are fully compliant with their kosher food handling requirements, so all spectrums of the Jewish community can enjoy the fare. Also of note, participating teams do not have to be Jewish and representatives of all denominations may enter the contest. All necessary materials for compliance with kashrut regulations will be provided by festival organizers.
Most importantly, you do not have to be Jewish to field a competition team or enjoy our BBQ. We are looking forward to welcoming 21 competition teams. Thanks to the team sponsors: Atlanta Jewish Times, Israel in Atlanta, Cobb County Police Department K9 Unit, AJC’s Atlanta Black/Jewish Coalition, Plumbing Express, Hebrew Order of David International Lodge Bezalel, Kesher Torah Atlanta, CMCH Elementary & Middle School, Congregation Or VeShalom, Jacqueline Morris, Ahavath Achim Synagogue Men’s club, Beth Shalom – Atlanta, Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta – MJCCA, Temple Beth Tikvah, Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, Congregation Etz Chaim, Dekalb County Fire Rescue Department, Dekalb County District Attorney’s Office, Palm Beach Synagogue, Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, and Mitzvah Smoke House sponsored by Jewish Family & Career Services.
The event, which is expected to draw around 4,000 attendees, will also feature an outsized Vendor Village, children’s activities, music, and a silent auction. Donations are being accepted for the silent auction and organizers are asking for sporting event tickets, concert tickets, restaurant gift cards, a time share week or weekend, and possibly a trip to Israel.
Businesses interested in showcasing at the festival or donating to the auction, or serving as a sponsor or vendor can contact PitBoss.AKBF@gmail.com.
Proceeds from the festival over the last several years have benefited the following organizations: Jewish Education Loan Fund, Backpack Buddies, I Care Atlanta, Atlanta Israel Coalition, Cobb County Police K-9 Unit, Cobb County Sheriff’s Department, and the greater Atlanta Jewish community.
Brook Run Park is located at 4770 North Peachtree Road in Dunwoody.
Event Details
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 22
Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody
Cost: Admission is free; BBQ tasting tickets are $1.25; full plates are available from vendors
More Info: www.theatlantakosherbbq.com
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