| Heatstroke sizzles on the Pepsi Summer Grilling Stage |
Is there such a thing as too hot? Yesterday's official temperature topped out at (just) 88* but it felt much hotter. I admit, it slowed me down a bit, but the Giant Barbecue Battle (celebrating its 33rd edition) is the type of event that draws really big crowds, no matter what the thermostat says. This year was/is no exception. I go to all sorts of events throughout the year, but the Barbecue Battle holds a special place in my heart. Great food, giveaways and music? Sold! Just in case you missed Saturday's non-stop fun, the BBQ Battle returns today along Pennsylvania Avenue, NW between 3rd & 7th Streets. Tickets cost only $20 and can be purchased online or in person. Gates open at 11 AM and don't close until 7 PM tonight.
| Q Mixers! |
| Full Throttle Flavor at Blue Diamond Almonds |
| Breakers & DJ at Monster Energy Dance Party |
| Fun & games at the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile |
| Guess That Flavor at Blue Diamond Almonds |
| Lemonade anyone? |
| New Dole Salad Kits |
| Too Much Talent Band at Pepsi Lays Art to G0-Go Stage |
| Giant Health and Wellness Tent |
| Vita Coco Coconut Water |
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| Inside Taste of Giant Sampling Pavilion |

