There’s a showdown in the desert this Saturday.  When the smoke clears at high noon, only the best barbecuers will be left standing. In a part of the Wild West where Roy Rogers and Dale Evans lived, this first year event marks the opening of a brand new city park.

The public is invited to buy 2 dollar samples from participating teams for a 2 ounce portion of meat.  Not all teams are participating due to the equipment regulations required by the local Health Department. But it is a chance for those in the Apple Valley area to taste some real deal barbecue.

My team, Four Q, will be there, minus two. Even without the BBQ Junkie or me, Two-Fourths Q is still a force, and the reigning People’s Choice Award champion of Southern California.

If you want to see the contestants in action, show up well before the first judging turn-in at 11:30 am.  If you’re there just to eat, sales of samples happen at 2pm and not before. Come for the food. Stick around for nightfall and a fireworks show.

Saturday, June 28 2008
Hesperia Civic Plaza Park
15833 Smoke Tree Street
Hesperia, CA 92345