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 [...]

Register to win a Famous Dave’s Backyard BBQ for 20 & More

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Famous Dave’s is the porkfect place to bring Dad on Father’s Day.
This year, we’re giving Dads one more reason to celebrate.

Come in to any Colorado Famous Dave’s now and register to win:
A Backyard BBQ for 20 ($250 value)
A $100 Famous Dave’s Gift Card
A $50 Famous Dave’s Gift Card
Anyone can win! Hurry though, entries close June [...]

From Wilbur’s Pig Pen | Announcing “Wilbur Cares” partnership with The Children’s Hospital

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Dear Famous Person,

I have been visiting patients at The Children’s Hospital in Denver every month for the last four years to hand out heart-felt hugs, enthusiastic high-fives and thousands of stuffed pigs where they are needed most. Regular readers of this blog may recall a previous post about one special child, Taylor, whose friendship means [...]

The Week In BBQ | 13 May 2010

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Welcome Porkaholics, one and all, to your first Friday installment of, “The Week In BBQ.”
Early every Friday, before we open our doors to the crowd of Famous fans, while the kitchen is quiet and the smoker works it’s magic, we take a moment to simmer over the week’s news — BBQ news, naturally!
May 10-29: CATCH [...]

War of the Wings | Benefiting Prevent Child Abuse America

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Howdy! Wilbur here with a quick tip for BBQ & Hot Wing lovers around Northern Colorado.
War of the Wings | Ft. Collins, CO
Friday, April 30th | Armory Event Hall (314 Mountain Ave.) | 6-9PM

Famous Dave’s is competing to win the “Shamrock Award” for the best wings in Fort Collins. In addition to our new 80 [...]

Welcome Wilbur, The Blogging Pig

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Hello and welcome to a very special new feature on our blog written by our very own mascot, Wilbur.

“Dear Famous Person,

As a Famous Dave’s mascot I enjoy making appearances and meeting fans at all kinds of BBQ’s, but I have a problem.  A pig cannot talk.

My friends at Famous Dave’s know how many exciting [...]

Inspirational quote from the man that made us “Famous”

Friday, February 13th, 2009

Every day is a fresh start. Begin your day saying positive affirmations to yourself.  Smile and say something positive and cheerful to everyone you meet.  Give someone a heartfelt hug! Don’t let yesterday’s problems hold you back. Today’s a brand new fresh start. Famous Dave Anderson

To learn more about Dave Anderson and all of his [...]