The Main Stage

 
12:00pm          Enjoy the music mix By Phillip Bray
 
1:00pm            Tailgate Down Band
  

TailGate Down is a Southeast Virginia based, high energy country rock band. Moving into their eighth year of performing, TailGate Down continues to build a strong fan base. With positive feedback from the public regarding their original songs, they continue to write and record whenever possible. 

3:00pm             Ms. Bar-B-Q-Babe Contest

Enjoy All the Daisy Duke-Wannabes being judged on their appearance, costume and knowledge of beer, barbeque, moonshine and redneck history – all in an effort to win the Ms. Bar-B-Q-Babe title!

 

 

3:30pm                        Richmond’s Best Beer Belly Contest 

   Enjoy The GUT-BUSTING competition in  Richmond’s Best Beer Belly contest. Candidates will be judged on size and personality by the audience.  May the best belly win!

4:00pm                   Lance Manley

Lance Manley is known for creating a unique groove by blending Blues, Rock & Jazz into an eclectic potion of  Groove Fusion. Lance Manley’s live performances lay down a groove that is original in context and actively stimulates the mind and soul. Not to mention your feet! Visit www.LanceManley.Com

 

Tasting Theater 

1:00PM

Makers Mark Tasting
John Vickers-Smith
Makers Mark invites you to join John Vickers-Smith as he dives into a tasting and seminar of the world famous Markers Mark bourbon.

2:00PM 
 
BBQ 101
Chef Shawn from
The Halligan Bar and Grill
Come see Chef Shawn as he dives into BBQ 101. He will talk about the smoking process andvarious types of different BBQ. He might let you even try his Smoked Boston Butts that he will
prepare in a couple different ways. Keep your fingers crossed that he gives you a taste!
  
     
4:00 PM
Bourbon & Bacon
Greg Nivens- Festival Founder
Join the festival founder Greg Nivens as he dives into bourbon and bacon, two of his favorite things! He might even let you have a taste or two if your lucky!