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<p>F<strong>rom staff reports</strong><br>Beaufort Memorial Hospital presents the 2023 Bands, Brews &amp; BBQ, bringing two days of food, music and fun with wings, barbecue, craft beers, and live music on Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25 on Paris Avenue in Port Royal.</p>
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<p>This official South Carolina Barbecue Association sanctioned event benefits FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice.</p>
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<p>Friday night is the Wing Throw Down from 6 to 9 p.m., where you can sample wing recipes from participating cookers while enjoying live music from Mike Ponder and Steel Rail Express.</p>
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<p>Saturday is the barbecue tasting day from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. with cook teams from across the Southeast serving their award-winning butts. Don’t forget the beautiful view, live music from local favorites Chris Jones, The Bullgrapes, and The Chiggers.</p>
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<p>Awards will be presented on Saturday by the South Carolina BBQ Association.</p>
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<p>One award that is quickly gaining popularity is the Hometown Heroes award. Local teams representing First Responders, Veterans, Education, and Health Care compete for $500, a flag, and bragging rights for the year.</p>
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<p>Admission is free. The sampling of wings Friday night and barbecue Saturday will be available by purchasing tickets for $1 each. Beer and wine, water and soft drinks, and food from other vendors will also be available for purchase.</p>
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<p>The event will take place rain or shine. For more information, go to <a href="http://friendsofcarolinehospice.org/">fochospice.org</a> or cal 843-525- 6257.</p>
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