Meat of the Matter: National Capital Barbecue Battle

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THIS WEEKEND: Mmmm, meat. This weekend, some of the best grill masters from around the country will be heading to the District to see whose regional barbecue will be judged the greatest of all time. What this means for you is endless amounts of top-notch brisket, pulled pork, chicken and ribs.

The National Capitol Barbecue Battle is a D.C. summertime tradition, right up there with August recess and tourist invasions — but so much tastier. While the event is mainly a competition to see who has the best 'que in the country, it has grown into a giant block party of sorts taking up four city blocks along Pennsylvania Avenue. In addition to all the free meat one could possibly ever eat, there will be cooking demonstrations, NBA basketball players showing off their court skills and a musical performance by D.C.'s own Godfather of Go-Go, Chuck Brown. Bring your appetite and leave your vegetarian best friend at home.

» Pennsylvania Avenue between 10th and 14th St.; Sat., June 27, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sun., June 28, 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m., $5-$10; 202-828-3099. (Federal Triangle)

Written by Express' Brian Austin
Photo from The Washington Post