It’s not too late.  Fran Imhoff says there is room for you to compete! – Lil

On Sunday, August 23, the third annual Amateur BBQ Pulled Pork Competition will be held at Alyson’s Orchard from 11AM – 3 PM.  This fun, summer event is sponsored by Alyson’s Orchard and The Pit Stop Smokehouse. There is no entry fee for participants, but you must supply 20 lbs. of pulled pork that has been cooked over wood or charcoal, for sampling.  Your sauce must be made using apples.

Call 603-756-9800 or email info@alysonsorchard.com for details if you would like to participate!  They are offering some amazing prizes for the winners of the People’s Choice Award.  First receives a weekend at Alyson’s Rochambeau Lodge for up to 18 people…a $1,500 value.

The public is welcome to sample the pulled pork and vote for the People’s Choice Award between 12 noon and 2PM.  There is no admission charge for this event, but anyone who wants to sample must bring either one non-perishable food item to donate, or make a small, cash contribution to benefit the Fall Mountain Food Shelf.   There will also be BBQ food for sale to the public from the Pit Stop Smokehouse, a Beer, Wine  & Soft Drink Tent to compliment the BBQ, a local Corn-on-Cob Tent, and ice cream from Carol’s Scoop Shop for dessert!

Other activities that day will include:  Alyson’s farm stand store will be open with fresh, local products as well as plums, peaches & blueberries — also PYO apples ; face painting;  free wagon rides through the orchard; children’s playground, lawn games for kids of all ages, and visit their new baby goats!  This is a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy a beautiful day at the Orchard.

The BBQ event will run from 11AM-3PM (tasting 12-2PM) and their farm store is open from 10AM – 6PM daily, for the season.  Don’t forget to bring home one of their delicious fruit pies or chicken pot pies for dinner!