WELCOME TO THE 6TH ANNUAL - Worlds Fair Park Performance Lawn Knoxville, TN Presented by: Big Kahuna Wing Festival
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WELCOME TO THE 6 ANNUAL TH
Presented by:
Worlds Fair Park
Saturday, June 16 • 12-8pm
Fathers Day Weekend Performance Lawn
www.BKWFestival.com Knoxville, TN
BENEFITING CHARITES
Empty
News Sentinel
WELCOME TO KNOXVILLE Stocking
Fund Big Heads Big Hearts
The Gabe Benson Foundation
The mission of the News Sentinel Empty Stocking Fund (ESF) is to
provide food and toys to disadvantaged East Tennessee families during
the holidays.
Second Harvest Food Bank is the East Tennessee region’s largest
hunger-relief charity; operating programs in 18 counties. The foodbank
This year, the 6th Annual Big Kahuna Wing Festival celebrates the secures and distributes over 16 million pounds of food and grocery products
creation of the “Buffalo Wing”, which has become a national food annually through a network of over 500 partnering non-profit organizations
icon. Invented in 1964 at the world famous Anchor Bar by Teresa such as food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters and schools.
Bellisimo, Buffalo, NY is the official “Home of the Chicken Wing”. The The UT Culinary Institute also offers a wide array of continuing education
popularity of the chicken wing has made it America’s #1 appetizer. opportunities through its other programs, including degrees in Retail and
Last year alone over 20 billion wings were consumed by Americans, Consumer Sciences and in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. In
1.25 billion on Super Bowl Weekend alone. addition, UT offers community cooking courses in dozens of topics related to
food and wine.
In 2011, I traveled to Memphis to be a part of the local Hot Wing
The Pellissippi State Culinary Arts Institute is the result of a unique
Festival. It was there that I discovered something that was missing collaboration between Pellissippi State and the University of Tennessee. In
from my hometown on the other side of the state. With all the wing cooperation with UT Retail Hospitality and Tourism Department, the Pellissippi
lovers in the East Tennessee area why wasn’t there a festival to State program offers advantages for students in terms of instruction, location
celebrate Wings! and cost.
Upon returning to Knoxville, I began the process of building a wing The Big Heads Big Hearts Foundation was founded to honor and carry on the
festival to raise money for local charities, asking the community for its legacy of Gabe Benson. Gabe was one of the most caring and selfless men you
could ever hope to know. His generosity and concernfor everyone he knew,
support. That was over 5 years ago... over five years filled with 32,000
anddidn't know, defined his life. As a devoted husband, father, son, brther, and
people, over 440,000 wings weighing more than 44,000 lbs, 160
friend; Gabe always put others before himself. To that end, Big Heads Big
different participating teams, and over $240,000 in charitable Hearts seeks to honor Gabe by providing charitable support for multiple
contributions. The Wingfest has drawn the attention of media organizations in the greater Knoxville community.
throughout the region, including many appearances on WVLT, Live at
5@4, Good Morning Tennessee, and Daytime Tri-Cities, and was also Founded in 2013, the Big Kahuna Wing Festival has raised over $240,000 for
our three charity groups and we are hopeful to make an even bigger impact in
the subject for a Resort and Lodges story. The festival also drew the
2018.
attention of Tailgater Magazine which featured the event in its National
magazine.
The Big Kahuna Wing Festival has become one of the best culinary
events in the region. Last year the festival drew over 8,000 attendees
whom enjoyed over 100 different sauces from 40 different teams
representing restaurants, cooking teams, businesses, and The
University of Tennessee Culinary Institute. Attendees and visitors
come from all over the region. All for the love of the “Buffalo Wing”
and to raise money for charity.
Thanks for joining us this Fathers Day Weekend as we celebrate the ADMISSION $25
6th Annual Big Kahuna Wing Festival. CHILDREN 8 AND UNDER FREE
Matt Beeler
Founder
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2018 SPONSORS & CONTRIBUTORS
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Gatorade Holiday Inn WFP Lamar Bresco
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SCHEDULE
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12:00 - OPENING CEREMONIES
12:00-1:30 – CRAWLSPACE
1:00 - CHEF JOSH DAVIS OF KITCHEN 919
1:30-2:00 – WING EATING CONTEST
2:00 CHEF DAVID RULE OF THE WALNUT KITCHEN
2:00-3:30 – SMOOTH SAILOR
3:00 CHEF DANNY WILHOIT OF BISTRO BY THE TRACKS
3:30-4:00 – XXX WING EATING CONTEST
4:00 CHEF ANDREW PLATT OF CENIZA (CHATTANOOGA)
4:00-5:30 – ELI FOX BAND
5:00 CHEF DERON LITTLE OF SEASONS CAFE’
5:30-6:00 – BOBBING FOR WINGS CONTEST
6:00-7:45 – SAM BUSH
7:45-8:00 – AWARDS CEREMONY
8:00 – CLOSING CEREMONIES
is proud to support the
Big Kahuna Wing Festival
Food City is a well-known and respected chain in the
community. Being community-oriented and involved in local
efforts is one of our top priorities. People know we have been
around for a long time, and they can trust our name for
quality, convenience, and low prices. Visit us at
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WHAT’S NEW
THIS YEAR AT THE FESTVIAL
Join Springer Mountain Farms in their
demonstration tent and experience firsthand the
preparation of amazing wing and chicken recipes
from some of the area’s best chefs, including
samples! The list of chefs include:
Chef Deron Little - Season’s Cafe
Chef David Rule - The Walnut Kitchen
Chef Danny Wilhoit - Bistro by the Tracks
Chef Josh Davis - Kitchen 919
Chef Andrew Platt - Ceniza (Chattanooga)
NEW CENTER TENT &
LOUNGE TENT AREA
Look for our new Lounge Tent near the Kids Zone. We
have tables, chairs, and plenty of COOL space to
relax!
Our center tent areas have been combined to create
one HUGE tent area combining all beverages and
PLENTY of seating! Check out the Silent Auction while
you’re cooling off!
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COMPETITION
TEAMS LIST
27 BACK DOOR TAVERN 31 PIZZA HUT
13 BIG ORANGE TAILGATING 12 POTSIE’S
19 BISTRO BY THE TRACKS 20 QUAKER STEAK AND LUBE
35 BONE-IN-BOYS 30 QUICK KICK
15 CALHOUN'S 21 SAUCY SWINE BBQ
8 SMOKIN’ GRINGO’S 11 SKMES
23 CREOLE BROS 16 SMOKIN’SS
6 FLUSTERCLUCKS 10 SMS
5 FRANK BONZ 34 SOUTHEAST BBQ
17 HARRISON BBQ & DELI 24 TAILGATE CLOTHING
1 HOLY SMOKIN’ BBQ 29 TEAM SOLUTIONS
26 JUST WINGIN’ IT 18 THE HILL
25 LOVE THAT BBQ 33 THE POINT
4 MASALA MEN 22 THEM QUIETT BOYS
32 NAPPY WINGZ 9 UNCLE MATT’S BARBECUE
28 PERILOUS PERI PERI
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Big Kahuna
Wing Festival
At US Foods, expertise and commitment to your success
go beyond simply helping to put the highest quality food on
the plate. We do whatever it takes to ensure you reach your
goals and keep your guests coming back.
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