Omaha Steaks is proud to present  the Greater Omaha Barbeque Society (GOBS) 24th annual Arena-Que Barbecue Championship  August 5 and 6 at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena. The outdoor event is free and open to the public with live entertainment, kids area, food trucks, a beer garden and some of the greatest barbecue competitors from across the country.  The Friday night awards ceremony will take place at 9 p.m.

Friday the grills get ignited at 4pm when the kids will be getting involved in all the action as they compete to prepare the best Omaha Steaks Burger for a $1,000 prize while enjoying live music from, Daddy Mack at 8pm. Competitors from across the country will also compete for $5,000 in the inaugural Omaha Steaks World Championship of Grilling. The public will also get a chance to cast their vote in the People’s Choice competition. For $5 participants will get to sample Omaha Steaks Ribs and vote for the team they think prepared them the best.

Saturday the competition will get heated, as the BBQ enthusiasts will be competing for a purse prize of $35,000 in the following categories Ribs, Brisket, Pork, Chicken and Beans. . Starting out the day, the talented kids from School of Rock will be taking the stage at 12pm. Awards ceremony will be held at 4 p.m.

Sponsors and partners involved with the 2016 GOBS Event at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena will contribute not only with the funding of the prize money awarded in the top categories, but will also help amplify the educational and charitable aspects that come along with the Greater Omaha Barbeque Society organization and its dedication to the community.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Friday, August 5

8 a.m. - Competitor Check-in
5 p.m. - 11 p.m. - Beer Tents Open
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Kids Que
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. - People’s Choice (BBQ Tasting & Voting)
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Steak Cook-Off
7 p.m.-11 p.m. - Daddy Mack & the Flak
9 p.m. - Awards Ceremony (Steak Cook-Off, Kids Que, & People’s Choice)

Saturday, August 6

9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Brisket, Ribs, Chicken, Pork, and Beans Barbeque Competition
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - EggFest - Big Green Egg cooking and demo
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Blues ED
4 p.m. - Awards Ceremony



For More Information go to www.gobs.org