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Monday, July 26th, 2010

Wilbur here with a Saucesome announcement from Famous Dave’s of the Rockies - The Peak of Pork - Too Saucesome to Stay at Sea Level.
Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que Restaurants are celebrating 16 years of delicious, lip smackin’ Bar-B-Que and in honor of our founder, “Famous Dave” Anderson, we celebrate Dave’s Day on Sunday, August 1, 2010 [...]

The Week in BBQ | July 23

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

July is blazing by at an alarming pace, but around here at Famous Dave’s we like to slow down and enjoy all the flavors of summer. As always, we find and deliver all the news that’s fit to smoke — BBQ News!
July 18 - BBQ Gone Wrong - What reportedly started as a friendly barbecue [...]

Wilbur Cares: Wilbur visits Brent’s Place

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

I’ve got some exciting news to share. My ol’ buddy Marlon and I have been visiting patients at The Children’s Hospital in Denver every month for years as part of our Wilbur Cares program. Beginning this month, we will also make monthly visits to patients staying at Brent’s Place - a home for children with [...]

Wilbur Cares: The Man Behind the Pig

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Today I have a special treat for you. My best buddy, Marlon, who has been taking me to visit sick children at The Children’s Hospital in Denver for years, has written a note for all our currious fans about why we began our visits, and how they became the Wilbur Cares program. Marlon and I [...]

The Week in BBQ | July 2

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Welcome to a Star-Spangled edition of the Week in BBQ. We’ll keep the smokers going strong all weekend to feed America’s porkaholics as we celebrate Independence Day the famous way - surrounded by good friends and great BBQ.
June 27 - Pikes Peak International Hill Climb drivers competed on the 156-turn course containing elevation changes of [...]

Meet Racer Paul Dallenbach At Famous Dave’s in Colorado Springs ,

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

They won’t let pigs drive - but this little piggy LOVES racecars! That’s why I haven’t stopped squealing since they told me Paul Dallenbach, international endurance, road and rally car driver, six-time Open Wheel Champion and three time Overall Winner at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, will appear at the Famous Dave’s Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que Restaurant [...]

The Week In BBQ | June 18

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Welcome to another Slabtastic Friday installment of The Week in BBQ. We’ve been keeping busy around the smoke-house this week, but we always take time to share BBQ-flavored news and information with those who want to know.
June 11-12 Results are in from the Royal Gorge Holy Smoke Bar-B-Que Challenge. Congratulations to the Grand Champion Team, [...]

This Week’s SPIGTACULAR Events

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Wilbur here with an update on where you Porkaholics can catch Famous Dave’s out in the community. We hope you’ll join us. As my buddy, Famous Dave, himself says, “May you always be surrounded by good friends, and GREAT Barbecue!”
Thursday, June 17 - DO AT THE ZOO - 7:00pm to 10:30pm - Grab a load [...]

The Week in BBQ | June 11

Friday, June 11th, 2010

Welcome to another Slabtastic Friday installment of The Week in BBQ. We’ve been keeping busy around the smoke-house this week, but we always take time to share BBQ-flavored news and information with those who want to know.
Did we miss a story you liked? Let us know about it in the comment’s section, and we just [...]

2010 Taste of Ft. Collins | June 12 & 13

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Dear Famous People,
As Famous Dave’s mascot, I’m accustomed to greeting fans with a warm embrace and a smile, but I must admit I still get nervous before big events. I don’t know why — maybe it’s a pig thing.
Long story short, I was as nervous as a pig could be before we introduced Famous Dave’s [...]