6/27-6/28 – The Safeway 17th Annual Barbecue Battle showcases barbecue teams and restaurants from around the country compete to win over $40,000 in cash and prizes and the title of National Pork BBQ Champion. Proceeds for the event benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. The Barbecue Battle was voted one of North America’s TOP 100 Events by the American Tourism Industry Association and a top BBQ Event by the Travel Channel and Discovery.com. For tickets and more information please visit http://www.bbqdc.com.