Throttled Up BBQ Throwdown

04/25/2025

Proud to welcome Golden Green Beekeeping Supplies as an official Event Sponsor of the Throttled Up BBQ Throwdown!

Based in Upper Onslow, Golden Green Sustainable Resources. Brings you the best in beekeeping supplies from Canada and around the globe!

Their support is sweet, sustainable, and straight from the hive 🐝, and we’re thrilled to have them backing this smokin’ weekend of BBQ, fun, and community spirit.

04/24/2025

We are still looking for teams!! and only 1 week left!! all kinds of room to host!!
- $275 per team to register
- $10,000 Purse
- KCBS Master Event.
- KCBS Judging classes
Sign up today! at www.throttledupbbqthrowdown.com

🚨 TWO WEEKS LEFT! 🚨
We’re SO CLOSE to hitting our third goal that we set for team numbers— just 2 more teams, and we’re there at 20 teams!!!

🔥 Think you’ve got what it takes to bring the heat?
💪 Ready to throw down with some of the best?
🌟 Want to be part of an epic BBQ weekend you won’t forget? And a significant milestone for BBQ Competition in Nova Scotia!!

Now’s the time to sign up, gather your crew, and show us what you’ve got! Let’s blow this goal out of the water — can we do it?!
We think YES! 💥

📅 The deadline’s coming fast — don’t wait!

04/24/2025

Join us on Friday, June 6th from 6 to 9 pm for an unforgettable Friday Night BBQ Class, where you'll learn from one of Canada's Top Pitmasters and enjoy a mouthwatering, wood-fired feast! 🔥🍖
Meet Your Instructor – Janice Smella from BBQ Team SmellaQue! 👩‍🍳
You can also check her out on the hit TV show Firemasters!!

Janice Smella is the head cook for SmellaQue, a four-time Canadian BBQ Team of the Year. 🏆
She has competed and placed in some of the world's most prestigious BBQ competitions, including the San Antonio Rodeo Cookoff, American Royal, Jack Daniel’s Invitational, and Houston Livestock and Rodeo. 🌎🥇

With a deep curiosity for food science and a passion for sharing her expertise, Janice is ready to guide you through an evening of incredible flavours and expert grilling techniques! 🌽🔥
This hands-on class will showcase both drum smoking and pellet grilling to bring out the best in every dish.

Demo and Tasting Includes the following:
🍖 Smoked Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
🍞 Smoked Cornbread
🥦 Grilled Broccoli Salad
🍏 Smoked Spiced Apple Cake

Yes, that's right! You get to try all of these tasty BBQ'd dishes as Janice Smella creates them throughout the evening! 😋

Cost: $100 per person 💵
Cash Bar with beer 🍺, coolers 🍹, wine 🍷 & pop 🥤 will be open during the class.
Spots are limited – register now and elevate your BBQ game! 🔥🔥

Tickets can be purchased by:
📞 Phone: 902-843-4030, ext. 222
💳 E-transfer: [email protected]
🏢 In-store at Warmth By Design, 16 Hub Center Drive, Upper Onslow, N.S.

04/22/2025

🧱 Solid Support from Casey Concrete!

We’re proud to welcome Casey Concrete as a Bronze Sponsor of the Throttled Up BBQ Throwdown!

With over 70 years of experience, Casey Concrete is Nova Scotia’s go-to for high-quality concrete products, offering service that’s quick, efficient, and built to last. From custom solutions to solid customer care, they bring strength to every job—just like they’re bringing strength to this BBQ weekend.

Thanks to their rock-solid support, we’re ready to fire things up and build something unforgettable!💪🔥

04/19/2025

🚨 TWO WEEKS LEFT! 🚨
We’re SO CLOSE to hitting our third goal that we set for team numbers— just 2 more teams, and we’re there at 20 teams!!!

🔥 Think you’ve got what it takes to bring the heat?
💪 Ready to throw down with some of the best?
🌟 Want to be part of an epic BBQ weekend you won’t forget? And a significant milestone for BBQ Competition in Nova Scotia!!

Now’s the time to sign up, gather your crew, and show us what you’ve got! Let’s blow this goal out of the water — can we do it?!
We think YES! 💥

📅 The deadline’s coming fast — don’t wait!

04/18/2025

🥩 Grillin’ With the Co-op Crew!

We’re fired up to welcome the Co-op Country Store in Onslow as an official Event Sponsor of the Throttled Up BBQ Throwdown! 🔥

From feed to flame, they’ve been a cornerstone in our community—and now they’re helping us turn up the heat for one incredible weekend of BBQ, music, and fun.

Thank you for supporting this smokin’ good event and helping bring the BBQ community together! 👨‍🌾🍖

04/16/2025

🔥 Check out these awesome examples from past Ancillary entries!

These creative dishes show just how fun and flavorful your entries can be. From sweet to smoky, this is your chance to think outside the BBQ box! 🍽️💡

👨‍🍳 This year’s Ancillary Competition categories are:
🍁 Blueberry & Maple
🦃 Turkey

Whether you’re a seasoned cook or backyard griller, this is your time to shine without committing to the full four-meat comp.
Just grill it, turn it in, and you might walk away with a ribbon—and bragging rights! 🏆

📍 June 7 at Warmth by Design
📞 Don't forget to register before May 3rd at 902-843-4030

04/15/2025

Join us on Friday, June 6th from 6 to 9 pm for an unforgettable Friday Night BBQ Class, where you'll learn from one of Canada's Top Pitmasters and enjoy a mouthwatering, wood-fired feast! 🔥🍖

Meet Your Instructor – Janice Smella SmellaQue! 👩‍🍳
Janice Smella is the head cook for SmellaQue, a four-time Canadian BBQ Team of the Year. 🏆
She has competed and placed in some of the world's most prestigious BBQ competitions, including the San Antonio Rodeo Cookoff, American Royal, Jack Daniel’s Invitational, and Houston Livestock and Rodeo. 🌎🥇
With a deep curiosity for food science and a passion for sharing her expertise, Janice is ready to guide you through an evening of incredible flavours and expert grilling techniques! 🌽🔥

This hands-on class will showcase both drum smoking and pellet grilling to bring out the best in every dish.

Demo and Tasting Includes the following:
🍖 Smoked Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
🍞 Smoked Cornbread
🥦 Grilled Broccoli Salad
🍏 Smoked Spiced Apple Cake

Yes, that's right! You get to try all of these tasty BBQ'd dishes as Janice Smella creates them throughout the evening! 😋

Cost: $100 per person 💵
Cash Bar with beer 🍺, coolers 🍹, wine 🍷 & pop 🥤 will be open during the class.

Spots are limited – register now and elevate your BBQ game! 🔥🔥

Tickets can be purchased by:
📞 Phone: 902-843-4030, ext. 222
💳 E-transfer: [email protected]
🏢 In-store at Warmth By Design, 16 Hub Center Drive, Upper Onslow, N.S.

04/10/2025

🔥 Kids Que BBQ Competition – June 7th at Warmth by Design! 🔥
Calling all young pitmasters! Get ready for the Kids Que BBQ Competition on June 7th at Warmth by Design (16 Hub Centre Dr, Upper Onslow, NS).

This exciting event gives kids ages 5-16 a chance to show off their BBQ skills and compete for top honors! Whether they’re just getting started or already a backyard BBQ pro, this is their time to shine.

🎯 Age Groups:
👶 Little Grillers (Ages 5-10)
🔥 Junior Pitmasters (Ages 11-16)
🥩 What’s on the Menu? Young chefs will be working with blueberries as key ingredients to create mouthwatering BBQ dishes for our judges.

🏆 Prizes (Sponsored by the Wild Blueberry Association of Nova Scotia):
🥇 1st Place: $200
🥈 2nd Place: $100
🥉 3rd Place: $50

📅 Mark your calendar, fire up the grills, and join us for an unforgettable day of fun, food, and friendly competition!

🎟️$35 / child

🚨 Event Rules:https://www.kcbs.us/docs/Youth_BBQ_Rules_2024_FINAL_1_1.pdf

📢 Register now and let’s get cooking!

☎️ For more details call 902 - 843 - 4030

04/08/2025

🔥 The Ultimate BBQ Showdown is Only 2 Months Away! 🔥

Get ready for Throttled Up BBQ Throwdown – a KCBS-sanctioned, wood-grill BBQ competition happening June 6–8, 2025, in Truro, Nova Scotia!
Pitmasters from across the region will fire up their grills and battle it out in a 4-meat competition featuring pork, chicken, brisket, and ribs, all judged by certified KCBS judges. With a 🏆$10,000 prize purse on the line, this is a BBQ event you won’t want to miss!

🔥 Think you’ve got what it takes? Register your team today!
🔥 Want to watch the action? Mark your calendar and stay tuned for event details!
📅 Date: June 6–8, 2025
📍 Location: Warmth by Design, Truro, NS
🔗 Sign up & details: https://www.throttledupbbqthrowdown.com/general-8

04/03/2025

🏆We’re Officially a Qualifier for the Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue competition! 🏆

🍖We’re beyond excited to share that the Throttled Up BBQ Throwdown is now an official qualifier for The Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue!

🔥That means the Grand Champion of our competition will be entered into a draw for a chance to compete against the world’s top pitmasters at this prestigious event in Lynchburg, Tennessee, on October 10–11, 2025.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Register now for your shot at $10,000 in prizes, BBQ glory, and a chance to represent on the world’s biggest BBQ stage!

🔗 Sign up here: https://www.throttledupbbqthrowdown.com/

04/01/2025

🎶🔥 Live East Coast Music at the VIP Pitmaster Welcome Party! 🔥🎶

We’re excited to announce that Craig Richard will be setting the stage at the VIP Pitmaster Welcome Party with classic East Coast music that’ll have you tapping your feet and raising your glass! 🍻🎻

Kick off the Throttled Up BBQ Throwdown with an unforgettable night of live music, local cuisine, and great company as we welcome pitmasters, BBQ lovers, and special guests for an exclusive East Coast Kitchen Party experience.

🎟 Competing Pitmasters get free admission! If you're bringing a guest, they’ll need to purchase a ticket. Only 24 tickets available – grab yours before they’re gone!

📅 Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
📍 Location: Warmth by Design, Truro, NS
🚨 This BBQ bash is for 19+ only!
🔗 Get your tickets in-store at Warmth by Design

Join us for great BBQ, live music, and an evening you won’t want to miss!

03/28/2025

🔥 Pre-Order Your Official Event T-Shirt! 🔥

Get ready for the biggest BBQ weekend of the year, and show your support in style! We’re now pre-selling event T-shirts for the Throttled up BBQ Throwdown competition happening June 6-8 at 16 Hub Centre Dr. Upper Onslow Nova Scotia!

👕 Why Pre-Order?
✅ Guaranteed your size—limited extras will be available at the event!
✅ Unisex style for the perfect fit
✅ Two color options to choose from with every team name on the back!! and the date of the competition for everyone to remember this weekend event!
✅ Show up repping the event from day one!
✅ Support the BBQ community and take home a keepsake!

📅 Pre-Order Deadline: May 3rd,
💰Pre-Order Price: CAD $20.00
💰Price during the event: CAD $30.00
📍 Pick-Up: at the event Friday/Saturday

🔥 Don’t miss out—secure yours today! Message us to place your order!

03/27/2025

🔥 The Kilted Chef is Bringing the Flavor to the VIP Pitmaster Party! 🔥

Get ready for an unforgettable night at the VIP Pitmaster Party on Saturday, June 7th, from 6:00-8:30 PM! We’re bringing in the one and only The Kilted Chef to serve up some legendary East Coast Kitchen-style eats that will have your taste buds dancing! 🍁🔥

But that’s not all—Coldstream Clear is coming in hot (or should we say cold? 😉) to keep the drinks flowing! 🍻🍹 Enjoy an incredible selection of beverages to pair perfectly with the feast and the BBQ camaraderie.

🥩🔥 Epic food, handcrafted drinks, and the best BBQ crew around! 🔥🥃

🔥 VIPs & Pitmasters ONLY – Are you in? 🔥
FREE for all Registered Pitmasters
VIP Tickets are on sale now!! only a limited number of tickets are available so be sure to get yours!
$50 per ticket

📍 Warmth by Design, Upper Onslow, NS
📅 Saturday, June 7 | 6:00-8:30 PM

Tag your BBQ crew and let’s raise a glass to an incredible night! 🍻💪

03/26/2025

🔥 Drumbo Smokers: The Choice of Champions! 🔥

We’re fired up to welcome Drumbo Smokers as a GOLD SPONSOR of our KCBS Master Series BBQ Competition! 🏆💨

When the best pitmasters in Canada step up to compete, they trust Drumbo Smokers to deliver the precision, power, and pure wood-fired flavor that separates champions from the rest. Built for performance and designed to dominate, Drumbo Smokers bring unrivaled heat control, consistency, and durability to the pit—because in competition, every second and every degree matters! 🔥💪

Whether you're chasing trophies or just want to elevate your backyard BBQ game, Drumbo Smokers are the real deal. Proven on the biggest stages, trusted by the best, and built to bring out the boldest flavors—exactly what’s needed to win on the biggest BBQ stage on the East Coast. 🔥💪

Join us as we fire up the pits and bring the heat to the KCBS Master Series BBQ Competition! Who’s ready for the ultimate showdown? Let’s hear it! 👇🔥

03/25/2025

🔥🔥🔥$10,000 purse! 🔥🔥🔥

💰 This isn’t just a competition; it’s a sizzling showdown where legends are made!

🌟 Are you ready to unleash your inner grill master and make your mark? Bring your A-game, wild flavors, and creative flair because this is your chance to steal the spotlight and claim that epic prize! 🎉

🔥 Let’s ignite the flames and send shockwaves through the BBQ world! Who’s ready to turn up the heat and make history? 🍖💥

If you were on the fence about signing up, this may just help you!! stay tuned for some more news coming soon!!

A Big Thank You goes out to a local supporter of ours for letting us be able to do this!! so lets turn some heads!! and turn up the heat!!
www.throttledupbbqthrowdown.com