We were prepared for disappointment–low attendance, complaints about masks interfering with tasting, half the exhibitors not showing up at the last minute, and a few more possible disasters I won’t even mention. Fortunately for everyone, none of those scenarios happened. We had excellent attendance for New Mexico’s first large indoor show since the pandemic. It was not a record crowd, … Read More
Fiery Foods & BBQ Show Returns
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 … Read More
Missing the Show!
I should not be in my office right now. I should be with Emily at Sandia Resort & Casino, producing our 33rd annual National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show. But can you imagine a crowded aisle like this: With no one wearing a mask? Well, it was obviously impossible to have the show until herd … Read More
33rd Fiery Foods Show Postponed
“Take the show online,” people have suggested. But how do you replicate tasting spicy foods virtually? You can’t.
TV Coverage of the Show
This year, the TV news coverage of the 32nd National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show was particularly good.