The BBQ, Bourbon + Biergarten is an event put forth by the folks at Montclair Food & Wine Festival. The fun-filled evening will take place on July 9^th from 6PM – 10PM at the Montclair Art Museum (3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ) and will feature the flavors and spirits of summer with live music generously provided by The Wellmont Theater.

BBQ Competition

A spirited BBQ competition with special master of ceremonies Anne (Annie) Marie Leamy of WPLJ Morning Show with Todd & Jayde. The competition will be judged by John Holl, acclaimed beer/food writer; Veronique Deblois (me!!!), Kansas City Barbecue Society Certified Judge and regional F+B blogger; and Ed Schoenfeld, Restaurateur (Red Farm & Decoy) and Judge on Food Network shows.

BBQ Tasting Event

There will be a BBQ-themed tasting event with savory and sweet dishes from the area’s top chefs, including a wide array of bourbons and beers from local artisanal and national brands. The current list of participating vendors follows (more being added):

ANI RAMEN, ANTHONY’S CHEESECAKE, AMERICAN CUT STEAKHOUSE, ANDRES RESTAURANT, ARIANE KITCHEN & BAR, BAREBURGER, BOBOLINK FARMS, CAKEAHOLIC OBSESSION, CRYSTAL SPRINGS RESORT, CHEF RYAN DEPERSIO, ESCAPE, ESSEX JUNCTION, FITZGERALD’S 1928, GELOTTI, HALCYON, HAPPY HARVEST HYDROPONICS, JERSEY BARNFIRE HOTSAUCE, LAUREL & SAGE, MISH MISH, MISS NICKY’S TOFFEE, MONTCLAIR BREAD CO., NICO KITCHEN + BAR, NINETY ACRES – NATIRAR, PICNIC ON THE SQUARE, PIG & PRINCE, PILSENER HAUS & BIERGARTEN, SPUNTINO WINE BAR & ITALIAN TAPAS, THE OFFICE BEER BAR & GRILL, THE ORANGE SQUIRREL, THE SHANNON ROSE, WHOLE FOODS MARKET MONTCLAIR & WEST ORANGE, THE WOOD PIT, VILLALOBOS, VITAL DINING, WELLMONT THEATER, WILD HONEY CATERING.

Tickets

General admission: $85 pp (includes access to food, beer and spirits tasting, music and BBQ competition, raffles and silent auction); VIP admission: $120 pp (includes premium craft beer and spirits tasting). Tickets may be purchased by CLICKING HERE. Hope to see you there! Veronique