This coming Friday afternoon at 4pm marks the return of the National Fiery Foods and Barbecue Show at Sandia Resort and Casino. After missing last year because of a certain virus, our show is coming back strong in our 33rd year of producing it.. Masking is now optional, and we originally thought that proof of vaccination would be mandated, but that requirement was been waived by the Pueblo of Sandia Tribal Council. Still, If you have not been vaccinated, it’s healthier if you don’t come to the show. Why? Because of these numbers: In New Mexico, according to the CDC, unvaccinated people account of 78.2% of all hospitalizations and 82.6% of all COVID-19 deaths. Advance ticket sales have been strong, which means a lot of people are coming to the show. I also advise everyone to wear masks except when tasting products, of which there will be nearly a thousand on hand to try and buy.
In addition to all the products, there will be continuous smoking and grilling demos outdoors on the Eagle Room patio conducted by Nevin Montaño of Disc-It. A first for the show will be the U.S. premiere of the new film “Chiliheads.” There will be five showings of the one hour film, starting Friday night at 6pm in the Eagle Room. The filmmaker, Julien Frechette, will be our special guest and will answer questions and discuss the making of the film. Admittance to the film showing is included with your attendance.
For more information on the show, go here.
Schedule of Events
Friday, March 4
11am: Show opens to trade only
4pm: Show opens to trade and general public
6pm: Showing of the film “Chiliheads,” Eagle Room
8pm: Show closes
Saturday, March 5
9am: Show opens to trade only
11am: Show opens to trade and general public
Noon-6pm: Grilling and Smoking Demos, Eagle Room Patio
2pm: Showing of the film “Chiliheads,” Eagle Room
4pm: Showing of the film “Chiliheads,” Eagle Room
7pm: Show closes
Sunday, March 6
10am: Show opens to trade and general public
Noon-6pm: Grilling and Smoking Demos, Eagle Room Patio
1pm: Showing of the film “Chiliheads,” Eagle Room
3pm: Showing of the film “Chiliheads,” Eagle Room
6pm: Show closes
