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knowledge of BBQ and grilling through social media as well as live classes and demonstrations. It is their hope and mission to inspire BBQ and grilling enthusi- asts everywhere, from backyard BBQ novices to seasoned pitmasters, to find the same passion in live-fire cooking that has brought so much joy and fulfillment to their own family.
Then there are our sponsors, Head Country BBQ, BBQ Spot, Prairie Fresh, Cheer- wine, American Lamb Board, Sonny’s BBQ and Ole Hickory Pits. These great brands have long been supporters of our annual family reunion. Their products are used by many in the family as continue to do so. Without them we just could not put all of this together and we are extremely grateful. It’s like grandma’s se- cret ingredient, the love we have for BBQ and our family which brings us to- gether.
I know, as you read this, the conference is only a few days away, but you’re not going to want to miss this great event. Just look at the agenda, its going to be as much fun as the kids on the merry-go-round. The laughter, the stories and the hugs from family we’ve not see since 2019 all begins anew this year. Join us by driving or flying over. You’re going to be glad you didn’t miss this one.
NBBQA 2022 Agenda
Sunday, April 3, 2022
4:00pm – 6:00pm: Membership Mixer and Registration at River Ranch - Everyone is in- vited to welcome our new members.
Monday, April 4, 2022 Day 1 of Conference
8:00am – 9:00 am:
• Breakfast and Keynote Speaker Randy Sutton (Main Ballroom)
9:15am – 10:15am: (choose from 2 sessions)
• Trends In the Rub and Sauce Industry. How To Make Your Brand Stand Out in A Crowded Market presented by Old World Spices’ Amy Jungk (Trophy Room)
• American Lamb Baaa-utchery presented by Mary Humann of the American Lamb Board (Outside Stage)
10:30am – 12:00am:
Vendor Showcase Visits and Networking Opportunities
12:00pm – 1:00pm:
Lunch (on your own). We will have 3 local Ft. Worth Food Trucks on site. This is our opportunity to give back to the locals.
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm:
(choose from 2 sessions)
• Social Media Influencer Panel (Trophy Room)
• Southern Dimensions Food Truck/Trailer Panel (Outside Field)
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm:
• Meet the Masters Panel – In the Main Ballroom: Gather around and listen to this amazing group: Mark Lambert of Sweet Swine O’Mine Distributing and World Cham- pion, Sunny Moody of Mood Swing BBQ and World Food Champion, Lee Ann Whippen – Celebrity Pitmaster, Judge, Competitor, Restauranteur, Radio Host and Brand Am- bassador, Shannon Snell – Sonny’s BBQ Pitmaster and All American and NFL Football Player, and Brad Orrison – The Shed BBQ & Champion Competitor, Junior Urias – TV Celebrity, Texas BBQ Pitmasters Champ & ‘Up in Smoke’ Restaurant Owner
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm: (choose from 2 sessions)
• Marketing Matters: Live Q & A with Industry Experts Brooke Orrison – The Shed, Monique Yeager – 4 Rivers BBQ, and Katie Tarhanas and Montana Coleman – Sonny’s BBQ (Trophy Room)
• Whole Hog Cooking Class with Danny Montgomery (Outside)
6:00 – 6:30 pm:
Cocktails
6:30 – 8:30 pm:
AOE Awards Dinner (Main Ballroom)
Tuesday, April 4, 2022 Day 2 of Conference
8:00am – 9:00 am:
Breakfast and Keynote Speaker Sunny Moody (Main Ballroom)
9:15am – 10:15am: (choose from 2 sessions)
• Catering Class - Presented by Craig Carter (Trophy Room and Kitchen)
• Charcoal 101 - Presented by Joey Machado (Outside Stage)
10:30am – 12:00am:
Vendor Showcase Visits and Networking Opportunities
12:00pm – 1:00pm:
Lunch with Prairie Fresh & Membership Meeting
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm: (choose from 3 sessions)
• Old Hickory Trouble Shooting and Repair - Presented by Mark Lambert (Kitchen)
• Products to Market Panel - Presented by Code 3 Spices (Trophy Room)
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm:
How Did I Survive the Last Two Years - Bryan McLarty of 407 BBQ (Trophy Room)
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm:
How We Made the Top 10 Presented by Panthers BBQ, a Top 10 BBQ Joint in Texas for 2021 (Trophy Room)
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm:
NBBQA vs HSBBQ Smokeout/Awards for BBQ Cookoff - Meet an amazing group of Texas Teenagers as they compete against some of the finest adults in the BBQ World. (Outside)
Join Now
www.NBBQA.org
Memberships start at $99 per year
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