What is the challenge?
Professional BBQ teams compete for $20,000+, awesome live music, ice cold beer, festival food & family activities.
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When & Where is the event?
September 9th, 10th and 11th at the beautiful and historic Lincoln Park in Grand Junction, Colorado.
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How do I purchase tickets?
Tickets will be available in advance at participating locations or you can purchase at the gate.
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Tickets on Sale Now at Stop n Save!
Buy tickets at any Stop n Save location now & get free offer!

buy now and get free grub
Everyone likes free food right? Get your tickets early and we'll throw a special offer your way. Stop by any Stop n Save locations and purchase your tickets to the 2010 Pork and Hops Challenge and you'll receive a buy one get one free coupon on any frappe or smoothie from McDonalds! For more details visit Stop n Save.
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See what its all about - PNH 2010

YouTube: Colorado Pork & Hops Challenge 9, 10 & 11, 2010
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Schedule Update - Music Lineup

New music added to event lineup: Boogie Machine!
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We are extremely excited to announce the music lineup for the 2010 Colorado Pork N Hops Challenge. The lineup this year includes many great regional and local acts including Boogie Machine, The Williams Brothers, The Goodman Band, The Pineapple Crackers and Tim Brown. Ryan Shupe and the RubberBand will be back this year on Saturday night bringing their own brand of energy and instrument mastery to the stage. Our Headliner Saturday Night is Diamond Rio - the only band in County Music History to hold 15 consecutive CMA Vocal Group of the year nominations. The band has also received thirteen Grammy Award nominations. Diamond Rio is a six time winner of “Vocal Group of the Year” ( ACM and CMA) and they have topped the charts with songs including “Beautiful Mess”, "One More Day", “Meet in the Middle” and “Unbelievable”.
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Third Day Added - Thurs, Sept. 9th

More days to celebrate - PNH is now a three day event!
The Colorado Pork & Hops Challenge 2010 just got better as an entire new lineup is scheduled for Thursday September 9th from 6pm to 10pm. The best part about Thursday is that everyone gets in FREE! Thats right, Thursday kicks off this years event with two bands, microbrew tasting and limited food vendors. Check out the full schedule - click here!
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Featured Recipe

Learn how one pro makes her rib rub: Stephanie Rowls Sakatowee Rib Rub

PNH Featured RecipeAssembling the very best in ingredients is key to creating a masterpiece rub. Stephanie Rowls let her guard down and is giving some great advice to creating some finger lickin grub.
• 3 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons course ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder

Mix together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and mustard powder. Rub into both sides of pork ribs. For best results, allow ribs to marinate overnight or up to 48 hours. Grill ribs as desired and enjoy!print recipe »