Come out to eat wings and barbecue, sample craft beers and enjoy the music of the Cluster Shucks, Peyton Tochterman &amp; Gary Green, the Bull Grapes and The Accomplices on Friday and Saturday, February 27th &amp; <a href="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Cover-1619265_721999711173537_2034222907_n.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-21303" src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Cover-1619265_721999711173537_2034222907_n-300x200.jpg" alt="Cover - 1619265_721999711173537_2034222907_n" width="300" height="200" /></a>28th on Paris Ave in Port Royal.

This is an official South Carolina Barbecue Association sanctioned event and it kicks off the 2015 season. The event benefits FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice, is presented by Coastal Carolina Hospital and hosted by the town of Port Royal.

Cook teams from across the Southeast will serve their award-winning wings, butts and ribs, and attendees will get to sample the large variety. Friday night is the Wing &amp; Brew Throwdown competition from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday is the BBQ competition from noon to 4 p.m. Awards will be presented by sanctioned South Carolina BBQ Association judges. The Grand Champion will get the chance to compete in Las Vegas at the World Food Competition in November.

Tickets are available online in advance for $20 per day and at the door for $25 per day. Admission includes sampling of wings and craft beers Friday night and BBQ and ribs Saturday plus entertainment by <a href="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Cover-10917828_924525270920979_3488688607179746257_n.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-21304" src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Cover-10917828_924525270920979_3488688607179746257_n-300x199.jpg" alt="Cover - 10917828_924525270920979_3488688607179746257_n" width="300" height="199" /></a>distinguished bands. Children under 12 are free to enter and only $5 to play in the kid zone with bounce castles, games, snacks and more. Event will take place rain or shine.

Come and enjoy Bands, Brews &amp; BBQ!!!! To purchase your tickets toady or for more information and volunteer opportunities, please visit our website at friendsofcarolinehospice.org or call us at 525-6257.

FRIENDS of Caroline HOSPICE is committed to providing the highest quality end-of-life care to patients and their families. FRIENDS is a local, non-profit, Medicare-certified Hospice provider that has built a “Legacy of Trust” over the past 35 years. FRIENDS of Caroline HOSPICE serves individuals and families in Beaufort County. Adult Bereavement and Support groups are offered to family members of patients served by FRIENDS as well as any member of the community at large who has experienced a loss. Donations from individuals, businesses and foundations allow FRIENDS of Caroline HOSPICE to provide hospice care, bereavement and caregiver support services to all individuals in our community regardless of their ability to pay.

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