Here is a list of some BBQ festivals and cook-offs coming up soon. So no excuses! Get out there and eat some meat!

14th Annual Uniquely Union Invitational
September 11-12, 2009
Union, SC

Greenway Barbeque and Bluegrass
September 18-19, 2009
Ann Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill, SC

5th Annual UP Hog Wild
Jul 16 - 18, 2009
Kingsford, MI

Smoke on the Mountain - VA State BBQ Championship
Jul 16 - 18, 2009
Galax, VA

19th Annual Barbecue/Backyard Barbecue Contest
Jul 24 - 25, 2009
Dodge City, KS

Former COTW (July 2008) Joey Chestnut retained his hot dog eating crown this 4th of July by wolfing down a record setting 68 hot dogs in 10 minutes! Chestnut once again won the coveted "Mustard Belt" given to the winner of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest held every July 4th in Coney Island, New York. This is Chestnut's third victory and he broke his previous record of 66 hot dogs set just last year.



Chestnut was overheard saying "I ate what?" and later said that he thinks he can do better and is trying for 70 next year!

GOD BLESS YOU JOEY CHESTNUT! We here at CAD salute you! You are a true American!

Click here to see the video.

Catching even a glimpse of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile can be thrilling. Most people will never experience this, but it's not as difficult as you might think.

There's actually ten working units and a crew of 22 "Hotdoggers" — those are the people that drive and man the various stations within the giant dog. Six Wienermobiles are making special appearances on any given day. All you have to do is visit the Hotdogger blog and use the handy map to find out where to go.

Check it out at HotdoggerBlog.com!

At meatcards.com, you get exactly what that sounds like. Meat business cards. Made of 100% beef jerky from Oregon, these cards are SEARED, not printed, with a 100 watt CO₂ laser.

Leave plenty of cards at your next meeting. I don't think one will be enough.

Visit meatcards.com.

That's right. Friday, July 10th, is Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide. It's all part of their classic ad campaign featuring cows holding "Eat Mor Chickin" signs. Any customer who dresses up can get a free entree... but there's a catch. You need to be dressed from head to toe in cow-resembling clothing.

So start sewing or get out your Sharpies. You're gonna have to earn these crispy treats!

Read all about it at Chick-fil-A.com!