BBQ takes over Hartford this weekend.
On Saturday, more than 1,000 people turned out for the first Bear’s Smokehouse New England BBQ Championships at Riverside Park.
People could sample brisket, ribs, and other meats from 18 groups.
The teams came from all around the region.
“It’s about expanding the BBQ culture you know and seeing what these guys put into their competitions,” says Jamie McDonald, Bear’s Smokehouse co-owner.
On Sunday, the teams compete for the best meats.
The winners share awards including $20,000.
The event is also a fundraiser for Riverfront Recapture.
