Giant Food to Host 31st Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle in Washington D.C.
LANDOVER, Md., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, today announces that for the eighth consecutive year, it will be the title sponsor of the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle taking place in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25. Now in its 31st year, the popular event will benefit USO National Capital District, the Capital Area Food Bank, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area. Spanning six city blocks across Pennsylvania Avenue, the event will feature delicious BBQ samples, flavors from around the world, live music, exciting announcements, cooking competitions and family-friendly exhibits.
- Now in its 31st year, the popular event will benefit USO National Capital District, the Capital Area Food Bank, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area.
- "Giant has hosted the National Capital Barbecue Battle since 2016 and this year will be the biggest to date with more food and fun than ever," said Ira Kress, President at Giant Food.
- At this year's Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle, Divert will install bins throughout the festival to collect food waste and turn it into clean energy.
- In addition, tickets to the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle are available online at BBQINDC.com or at the event entrance.