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Come Eat With Swamp Boys!

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Jan 192022

Swamp Boys set up

This January 28 – 29, and then February 4-5, you can come eat world-class barbecue with Swamp Boys at 2 of the best events in the state.

The Lakeland Pigfest happens Friday, Jan. 28 from 5:00pm – 10:00pm, and again Saturday from 10:00am – 5:00pm. Parking is free and entry is $5, 12 and under are free. Buy Pig Bucks at the booth when you get there, then come find us. 20% of all of our sales will will go to help local charities.

Winter Haven’s Smoke on the Water is Friday and Saturday, Feb. 4 – 5. This is a major fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County, and 20% of our sales will be going back to the B&G Clubs. Admission on Friday is $10 and is more adult oriented with a party vibe. Saturday is for the family, with admission just $2 and kids 10 and under are free.

Insider tip for both events – come early. We cook all of our bbq fresh onsite, and we will run out before closing time. Also, we can package your food to-go, so you can enjoy it later. And check out this article from 3 years ago on How to Make the Most of a BBQ Contest as a Spectator.

Help the Boys & Girls Clubs, Win a Q School Seat

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Jan 012022

I am giving up a seat for my Q School on Feb. 12-13 being held in Winter Haven, FL behind the Boy’s Club on beautiful Lake Cannon.

Click the PayPal link below to make a donation of $25 or more for the Winter Haven Citrus Center Boys and Girls Clubs. Each $25 donation will earn you a chance in a drawing for a free seat in my class which is valued at $500. This will stay open until it hits $1,000 for the kids. Each entry will have a 1 in 40 chance of winning. I will have a live Facebook drawing (Rub Bagby) and notify the winner. I will give a check for 100% of money donated to our Citrus Center Boy’s and Girl’s Clubs, and Swamp Boys will cover the PayPal fees. If you enter and don’t win, up to $50 of your donation to the Club can be deducted from your entry fee. It’s a win-win! Thanks for helping the kids and good luck!

We’ve reached our goal, $1,050 will be donated to the Boys and Girls Clubs! Thank you to those who donated! The drawing for the class will happen likely Thursday, Jan. 6. Stay tuned.

Q School Returns!

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Dec 212021

After 2 long years of no classes, we are happy to report that there is a Swamp Boys Q School scheduled for Feb. 12-13, 2022.

Join us for this 2 day class, where you will learn the art and science of barbecue. This class is great for any level of experience – from the first time backyarder, to the seasoned competitor. I will share all of the techniques and tips I have learned over the past 18 years of competing, teaching you how to make the best food in the neighborhood or for the judges. And for the first time, I will be sharing my recipes that have helped me win 64 Grand Championships and 52 Reserve Grand Championships!

We will cover both hot and fast, and low and slow styles. This techniques and methods class is NOT specific to any one cooker, it is adaptable for all.

Class will be held behind the Citrus Center Boys and Girls Club located at 2400 Havendale Blvd, Winter Haven FL. There will be a CCTV setup so everyone sees everything easily.

Class begins at noon on Saturday and goes until dinner time when you are treated to a smoked prime rib meal with all of the fixin’s. Afterwards you can shoot the breeze around the campfire, or retire for the night. RV’s and campers welcome with a $30 hookup fee (benefits Boys and Girls Club). Sunday morning we start back at 7:30 and there will be pastries and coffee. You will also get to sample chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket on Sunday – no one goes hungry! Class typically ends around 3-3:30pm or when all the questions have been answered.

To avoid missing out, register early. $500 includes everything and some swag. Verified teammates $400. Spouse $200. Each attendee must complete an application. Pay by check to the address on the application. Click the file for the application, print and mail in. Feb’22 App

To pay by credit card use the below link. Note – you do NOT have to have a PayPal account to use the link. Credit card fees ($18) are included in the total shown.

Unavoidable Bumps for Small Businesses

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May 232021

Although the worst of the global pandemic is apparently behind us, some unlikely trickle down effects are causing problems in the barbecue sauce world for us little guys. Plastic is in short supply.

When COVID hit, supply chains became screwed up worldwide. This affected plastics production along with most everything else. Then add in the winter storm that hit Texas in February, which shut down many petroleum based plants, and we have an even bigger problem. According to this article in the Harvard Business Review, it may take up to a year to get everything in the plastic supply chain back in balance.

What does this have to do with Swamp Boys BBQ Sauces? It means your favorite retail store may run out for a bit. It means that there are going to be times when we can’t get plastic bottles. It means sometimes when we can get plastic bottles, they may look different than our traditional bottle. It means our glass jars and lids may change – and they have. All nightmares for brands that count on continuity.

Thanks for your patience while we work through some changes. It’s frustrating to not be able to provide our products to everyone who wants it. But we’re trying. And like the rest of the world, we are really looking forward to life being back to normal again. Please stay with us and thanks for your continued support.

-Rub

Swamp Boys “Rub’s Original BBQ Sauce” Has New Publix Tag!

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Mar 312021

Is there a barbecue sauce that tastes so amazing that it helps win professional bbq championships all across the world, and is a healthier alternative to most other barbecue sauces? Yes there is!!

Since the beginning, every Swamp Boys BBQ product has been All Natural, Gluten Free, and contains No HFCS. We use simple ingredients and are proud of our clean label. Publix Supermarkets recognized this early on when we were brought into their stores by tagging Rub’s Original BBQ Sauce with their leaf tag, signifying that “…it is made without artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors…”.

Now it looks as though they are introducing a new tag, “made without”, indicating the product is made without certain ingredients. It has a link to their website where they discuss helping the customer reach their wellness goals by avoiding certain ingredients. It also discusses the requirements to meet their strict in-house “GreenWise” product line, which our sauce also meets. To be clear, we are not labeled as a GreenWise product. But we do meet the criteria.

So the next time you’re buying some barbecue sauce, please consider ours. Not only does it have a great taste that’s loved the world over, it’s also a healthier choice! Not to mention you’ll be supporting a very small family business. Thank you!

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