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Super Tailgate Event, With BBQ Contest, Kicks Off In Tampa
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Published: January 29, 2009
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TAMPA - Al Lopez Park kicked off Super Bowl weekend today by hosting the Super Tailgate Throwdown.
The three-day event offers visitors an opportunity to savor what Tampa is about. The festival features a car show, live cooking shows, interactive children zones and performances by U.S. Navy bands, rock band Down Jr., Latin reggae artist Neco and singer-songwriter Chantelle DiBrava.
The main theme of the event takes place Saturday and included barbecue connoisseurs competing for the title of "Super Tailgate Throwdown" and the grand prize of $3,000. The total purse for the barbecue contest was $18,000.
Festival-goers could also take part in eating contests and VIP parties.
IF YOU GO
TIME: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday
PLACE: Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave.
COST: Free
INFORMATION: www.supertailgatethrowdown.com
Jessica Balanza can be reached at (813) 865-1518.
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