Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest Set for April 14-15
Join the Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest this Friday, May 14 at 5 pm, and all-day Saturday, April 15, for a FREE family fun BBQ festival to enjoy live music, Kid Zone, food, beer garden, and various street vendors.
Visit the 32 KCBS Cook Teams from all over the United States and watch them compete for an automatic bid to the World Championship!
Attendees may purchase competition BBQ featuring Bone Suckin’ Sauce.
The Bone Suckin’ Sauce crew looks forward to seeing everyone in Historic Downtown Apex, N.C.! Located at North Salem & Saunders Street, right across from the Apex Police Department.
Grab a NEW Trucker Hat at Peak City Pig Fest for free while supplies last!
Can’t make it this weekend? Get supplies to have your own BBQ Competition at home online.
Ford’s Gourmet Foods is the master distributor for some of the world’s greatest tasting non-GMO, gluten free foods including Wine Nuts and Fire Dancer Jalapeño Peanuts, Earth Family Organics and Naturals and the internationally acclaimed Bone Suckin’ Sauces – the only barbecue sauces rated #1 by Newsweek, Food & Wine, A+ Health Magazine, and many others.
Ford’s Gourmet Foods is a fourth generation, Raleigh, N.C.-based family business with an outstanding team dedicated to making and distributing only the best.
Ford’s was recognized for its efforts to provide Gluten Free products by Columbia University’s Celiac Disease Center, one of the leading research centers in the field. In addition, the company was honored with the first North Carolina Exporter of the Year award and named one of the Top 20 Small and Mid-sized Market Players by the Consumer Products Guide.
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‘Wienermobile of Love’ Awaits Wedding Couples in Las Vegas
Oscar Mayer, the brand known for uniting millions over a love of meat, announced the opportunity for soon-to-be-newlyweds to exchange vows in hot-dog bliss. Designed to subvert the seriousness of stressful wedding planning and highlight the joy weddings should bring, fans across the country may sign up to wed at the first “Wienermobile of Love,” a limited-time chapel conveniently located in the elopement mecca of the country: Las Vegas, baby!
Weddings are often described as the happiest day of couples’ lives, but getting to that point is not always a cakewalk. Between rising costs, large guest lists and oh-so-many opinions, 72 percent of couples report feeling stressed about planning the big day, according to the Zola Wedding Planning 2022 Survey.
Oscar Mayer is bringing some much-needed relief by providing couples the chance to trade in the hoopla of a traditional wedding in favor of something stress-free and fun: an elopement to the Wienermobile outside the iconic Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. The weddings will take place on April 15 and 16, where lucky couples w’ill be treated to a unique all-expenses-paid ceremony and wed by Oscar Mayer’s beloved Hotdoggers!
“From proposals and surprise meat-ups down the aisle to playing matchmaker to some of our own Hotdoggers, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile has held a special place in fans’ hearts – so much so, we receive thousands of requests each and every year to be part of couples’ big days,” said Ed Roland, senior manager brand communications for Oscar Mayer at The Kraft Heinz Company. “Now, as more people seek stress-free ceremonies with their partners, our Hotdoggers are thrilled to reignite the joy of this special day and give them a once-in-a-lifetime experience: a wedding through a pair of meat-colored glasses.”
Oscar Mayer has a legacy of sparking smiles and bringing levity to the everyday, particularly when things have gotten too serious. From the famed “Oh I Wish” jingle to the iconic bologna face mask, it’s been love at first bite for generations of Americans. The “Wienermobile of Love” is a natural extension of Oscar Mayer’s iconic brand platform, “Keep It Oscar,” focused on saving people from taking things too seriously, freeing people up to enjoy themselves with seriously delicious meats. From a live wiener whistle quartet to a wonderfully odd wiener cake, the 27-foot hot dog on wheels and its Hotdoggers will be dressed to impress, serving up a unique, joyful wedding experience only Oscar Mayer can.
Hot dog lovers across the nation may sign up on OscarMayer.com, available on a first come first serve basis. Bring your marriage license and appetite – Hotdoggers will “meat” you down the aisle.
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Country Music Star Luke Bryan to Tout Smithfield Foods Brands
Smithfield Foods‘ portfolio of consumer favorite brands are collaborating with country music superstar and television personality Luke Bryan to help recognize and uncover the good all around us, at the table to beyond.
Starting with the food we eat, the Good Goes On with Luke Bryan platform is setting out to help people discover how to best nurture themselves and be inspired to share the goodness with those around them through mealtimes, social gatherings and special occasions.
The diverse portfolio of brands, including Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan’s Famous and Carando, has provided shoppers with convenient, dependable and delicious meal options for decades. We nourish families and individuals throughout each day, but more importantly, we bring people together to eat, feel, and share good experiences.
“I’m proud to kick off the Good Goes On program because there’s always room for more good in the world,” Bryan said. “I’m a believer in finding the good in every day, having fun and spreading joy. We have a few surprises up our sleeves this year, so be sure to follow us as we continue to find ways you can spread the good in 2023!”
“Our brands are excited to partner with Luke Bryan to help continue our mission of bringing goodness to households through the food we provide,” said Tim Zimmer, chief marketing officer for Smithfield Foods. “Over the years, we’ve enjoyed seeing that even small and simple acts of thoughtfulness can make a difference. This year, we’re proud to join with Luke Bryan to focus on the good around the table and showcase how our brands help nurture the communities we serve across the nation.”
To see what Bryan will be up to next and stay up to date with Good Goes On, check out GoodGoesOn.com.
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