Competitive BBQ Team, Just For FUN!

On a more relaxing and hobby note:

Everyone needs hobbies, activities and enjoyment in life other than their work, profession or jobs. Of course Katharine and I (Ed Pierce) have five children between the two of us, so there is plenty there to keep us busy. However, we enjoy playing Texas Hold-em in the low limit tournaments, dinning & movies and the like AND competitive BBQ Team competitions like the World Championship, Memphis In May BBQ Festival.

The general concept sounds really off the wall when not familiar with it and even non-entertaining. Having lived in Virginia Beach and moving here to Memphis from L.A. California I can assure you that the "BBQ Bug" can hit anyone from anywhere. I have been associated with a very successful BBQ Team for the last 6-7 years and enjoyed the competitions, camaraderie, learning and of course the socializing. View our BBQ Teams Website HERE.

A few of us on the team recently splintered off of that team and have formed our own BBQ Team (name to be announced). During Memphis In May there are in excess of 100,000 people that visit the grounds which ends up being a very good party. Anyone can get in the park and stroll through and participate in the sponsored tents and so forth; however, you must be on a team or know someone who is to get in to a private tent. And, that is where the FUN is.

We are currently entertaining the idea of a sponsored team (having a corporate entity sponsor the team) and are inviting our friends and family members to join the team. We have received a great response from all. Our team is offering a lower membership dues than most at $250.00 (for now) and are offering a monthly membership payment plan which I know of no other team doing (through PayPal at $21.00 a month).

Here is a small view of Tom Lee Park on the bluffs of the Mississippi River.

If you happen to be in Memphis during Memphis In May or some other BBQ competition, give us a call and stop by and see us for a beverage and a welcome. We'll be relaxing!

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