25th Annual Colorado BBQ Challenge – Frisco

BBQ Challenge Kick Off Concert (Madison Avenue & Main Street)

7:00pm – 7:45pm Beau Thomas Band – Local favorite, Beau Thomas, brings his strong and soulful sound to Frisco’s Main Stage for what is always an unforgettable performance.

8:00pm – 9:30pm Big Sam’s Funky Nation– Known for a boisterous blend of funk, jazz, rock, and hip-hop, nothing short of seismic live “experiences,” and a whole lot of Southern charm, Big Sam’s Funky Nation might very well be The Big Easy’s best kept secret.

Join us as Frisco welcomes BBQers from around the country for a FREE event kick off concert. Alcoholic beverages (no BBQ until Friday) will be available for purchase.

• Outside alcohol and pets are prohibited at this concert.
• Only cash and credit cards will be accepted at Thursday’s concert.

• Hogbacks will NOT be sold or accepted at Thursday’s concert.

Friday June 15

11:00am – 9:00pm
BBQ Sales Open to the Public
Main Street (Madison Avenue – 6th Avenue)

12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm & 8:00pm
Pig Races
4th Avenue
A family favorite event at the BBQ Challenge!

12:00pm – 3:00pm
Free chef demo with Chef David Welch of Food Hedz
Maximum Comfort Pool & Spa/Lynx Kitchen Stage
Frisco Historic Park at 2nd Avenue & Main Street

1:00pm – 2:30pm
101st Army Rock Band – The 101st Army Rock Band plays a high-energy mix of rock and roll from the 70’s all the way through the present.
Music Stage (Madison Avenue & Main Street)

3:00pm – 4:30pm
 Yak Attack – Yak Attack is real, organic electronica. The bands three musicians have combined forces to create a full, lush, danceable sound using live loops, well-placed samples, thick grooves, and expansive soundscapes.
Music Stage (Madison Avenue & Main Street)

4:00pm – 6:00pm
Free chef demo
Maximum Comfort Pool & Spa/Lynx Kitchen Stage
Frisco Historic Park at 2nd Avenue & Main Street

4:00pm – 6:00pm
Bacon Burner 6k Registration and packet pick up.
Frisco Town Hall (1st Avenue & Main Street)

5:30pm – 7:00pm
Cowboy Mouth – For over two decades, Cowboy Mouth has dished up its unique style of rock & roll gumbo, mixing a rowdy spirit reflective of the band’s hometown — New Orleans — with the fierce firepower of a group that lives on the road.

6:00pm – 7:30pm
Breckenridge Distillery Whiskey “Rub It, Smoke It, Sip It” BBQ Tour
Frisco Historic Park Chapel on 2nd Avenue

7:30pm – 9:00pm
Robert Randolph and the Family Band – Led by renowned pedal steel guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Robert Randolph and the Family Band have embraced their astounding improvisational skills, making them a favorite in the jam-band scene.
Music Stage (Madison Avenue & Main Street)

9:00pm
Fireworks to celebrate the Colorado BBQ Challenge’s 25th birthday– Immediately following the last concert on Friday night, there will be a display of proximate (close to the ground fireworks), which will be best viewed from the area around the concert stage near the intersection of 1st Avenue and Main Street.

Saturday, June 16

9:30am
Bacon Burner 6k
Frisco Bay Marina
Earn your BBQ with this 6k fun run featuring a bacon aid station.

10:00am – 6:00pm
BBQ Sales open to the Public
Main Street (Madison Avenue – 6th Avenue)

10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm
Pig Races
4th Avenue
A family favorite event at the BBQ Challenge!

10:00am – 11:15am
Message in a Bottle – In tribute to The Police, Message In A Bottle recreates the magic and original flavor of Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland of yesteryear, while producing an energetic and fresh live show of today.
Music Stage (Madison Avenue & Main Street)

11:00am – 12:30pm
Firefighter/Sheriff Cook-Off
The 4th Annual Maximum Comfort/Lynx Kitchen Firefighter/Sheriff Cook-Off will feature Summit Fire & EMS, Red, White and Blue Fire Rescue and the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. For the first time, law enforcement is entering the “cooking fray” to compete at the grills for a 1st place prize of $1,000 for their favorite charity or a 2nd place prize of $500 for their favorite charity. Jeffrey Bergeron will be doing the play by play announcing, while a distinguished panel of judges observes. The public will also have the opportunity to sample firefighter and sheriff’s office cuisine during this event.
Maximum Comfort Pool & Spa/Lynx Kitchen Stage
Frisco Historic Park at 2nd Avenue & Main Street

11:45am – 1:15pm
Ghost of Paul Revere – These “rowdy pickers from the north” bring roots music to the stage that blends blues and soul into the mix.
Music Stage (Madison Avenue & Main Street)

1:45pm – 3:00pm
Elektric Voodoo – Elektric Voodoo is a “World Beat Rock & Roll” band from southern California that blends classic afrobeat, latin, rock & roll, psych, jazz, blues and many other influences into it’s own unique genre that tastefully straddles the line between modern and vintage.
Music Stage (Madison Avenue & Main Street)

3:15pm – 4:00pm
John Truscelli and Jess Rose – Singer/songwriter John Truscelli’s is a local favorite who offers a unique and soulful voice in all genres of music. Joining John in this performance is Jess Rose Moidel who brings formidable violin and vocal skills.

4:00pm
Awards Ceremony for BBQ Competition
Maximum Comfort Pool & Spa/Lynx Kitchen Stage
Frisco Historic Park at 2nd Avenue & Main Street

4:30pm – 6:00pm
Joan Osborne Trio: Songs of Bob Dylan – On Songs of Bob Dylan, Joan Osborne unleashes her sizable gifts as a vocalist and interpreter upon The Bard’s celebrated canon.
Music Stage (Madison Avenue & Main Street)

6:00pm – 8:00pm
BBQ Happy Hour in Frisco
Frisco restaurants continue the party with drink specials and good times. For information about local dining opportunities contact the Information Center at 970-668-5547 or TOFInfo@townoffrisco.com

Please note that the BBQ Challenge is a no pet event.