Blue Collar Bros.

10/16/2026

UPDATE 🔥🔥🔥

10/15/2026

Food is turned in to be judged, now we wait…

10/13/2026

🔥 A little behind-the-scenes action from the Blue Collar Bros grills!🔥
We’ve been putting in the work, testing recipes, perfecting flavors, and getting everything competition-ready!
From the first sizzle to the final plate, every detail matters!
Here’s a little sneak peek at what we’ve been cooking up! 👀
Stay tuned… we’re just getting started!


RoughHandsTenderMeats

10/13/2026

BLUE COLLAR BROS. PLATINUM FEATURED PARTNERS

Behind every big dream are people and businesses willing to believe in it. Today, we’re proud to recognize our PLATINUM FEATURED PARTNERS, whose incredible generosity has played a major role in helping Blue Collar Bros. reach the 2026 World Food Championships!

💎 Ryan Spangler – State Farm
💎 Southern Carlson

Ryan Spangler State Farm is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses protect what matters most through personalized insurance solutions. Southern Carlson supports hardworking professionals across the country by providing the tools, fasteners, and supplies that help get the job done.

Your investment in our team goes far beyond financial support. It’s a belief in three everyday people chasing a dream, carrying on a family legacy, and proving that hard work, determination, and a little smoke can take you a long way.

We’re incredibly grateful to have you in our corner as we take on the best in the world!

From the entire Blue Collar Bros. family, THANK YOU for believing in us!

💪 Rough Hands. Tender Meats.
Ryan Spangler State Farm SouthernCarlson

10/13/2026

BLUE COLLAR BROS. GOLD FEATURED PARTNERS

As we head to Indianapolis to compete in the 2026 World Food Championships, we want to give a huge shoutout to our incredible GOLD FEATURED PARTNERS!

🏆 Exclusive Autosport
🏆 Austgen Properties
🏆 DW Mechanical
🏆 Skender

These outstanding businesses represent the hard work, dedication, craftsmanship, and commitment to excellence that Blue Collar Bros. was built on. Each brings something unique to their industry, and we’re proud to have companies like these standing behind our team.

From all of us at Blue Collar Bros., THANK YOU for being part of our journey!

💪 Rough Hands. Tender Meats.
Exclusive Autosport Skender Austgen Properties Inc.

10/11/2026

🔥 BIG DREAMS ARE BUILT WITH GREAT PEOPLE BEHIND THEM! 🔥

As we gear up to compete at the World Food Championships in Indianapolis, we want to give a HUGE shoutout to the incredible sponsors who helped make this journey possible!
To every business and individual who chose to support us, THANK YOU! Your generosity and belief in our team mean the world to us.
This opportunity is about more than just BBQ. It’s about hard work, community, and the people who stand behind you when you’re chasing something big.
We’re proud to represent not only Blue Collar Bros, but every single one of you who helped us get here!
We couldn’t do this without you. Now let’s bring the heat to Indy! 🔥💪

ROUGH HANDS. TENDER MEATS.

10/05/2026

Bbq bacon wrapped potato bombs! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks Wes for giving the BCB original blend rub a try. They look amazing.

10/03/2026

When the boss says to send pics of the job!
Josh Verbish Kyle Metz Karrah Metz

10/03/2026

Can’t wait to see everyone today at Bulldog Park!
Come try our Oktoberfest menu- you won’t be disappointed!

Oktoberfest returns to Bulldog Park 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪!🍻 Join us for this free, family friendly event from 𝟭-𝟭𝟬 𝗽.𝗺. 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟯, featuring German-inspired fare, live music, a b**r garden and more!

This year's hayrides are from 1-8 p.m. Thank you to Ruoff Mortgage- Crown Point Branch for sponsoring this year's hayrides! We appreciate your support! The bean bag tournament starts at 5 p.m. along West Street.

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
1-2 p.m.: Kids Games hosted by Tom Lounges
2:15-4:30 p.m.: PROST! / I.P.A. (Polka Band)
5-7:15 p.m.: Ed Wagner Brass Band
8-10: p.m.: Anthem Band (Arena Rock)

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗦
Aloha Glow
Along the South Shore
Annie's Kettle Creations
Battista's Artisan Pizzeria
Bedarra Bar
Blue Collar Bros.
Carriage Court Pizza
Crown Creamery
Crumbles - A Bake Shop
Daily Grind Coffee
Fun Times Cotton Candy
Indy Fudge
Izzy's Hits The Spot
Jax's Crown Town Grill
Kevin's Pretzel Factory
Lake Masonic Lodge #157
MamaFrazz
Meraki
One13North Kitchen & Bar
Prime Steakhouse
Rachel's Sweet Bakes
Skin Colour Events
Steffens Gourmet German Pickles
Tacos Chel

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁; 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹! 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗺𝘀! 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘆. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗣𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝟭𝟵-𝟲𝟲𝟭-𝟮𝟮𝟳𝟭. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

09/29/2026

WE DON’T GET THERE ALONE.
When we earned our Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships, we knew we had a huge opportunity in front of us, but we also knew getting there would take more than just the three of us.
We asked our family, friends, local businesses, and community to believe in Blue Collar Bros. and become part of this journey.
You answered.
To every single person and business who became a BLUE COLLAR PARTNER THANK YOU. 🙏
Whether you supported us personally, put your company’s name behind us, shared our story, or simply encouraged us along the way, you helped make this possible.
These aren’t just names and logos on a graphic. These are the people and businesses who believed in us.
When we roll into Indianapolis in October and step onto the stage at the WORLD FOOD CHAMPIONSHIPS, we’re carrying every one of you with us.
We’re proud to represent Northwest Indiana.
We’re proud to represent the blue-collar community.
And we’re proud to have all of you on our team.
🔥 19 PARTNERS. ONE TEAM. ONE DREAM. 🔥
From us to you, THANK YOU for believing in Blue Collar Bros.
WORLD FOOD CHAMPIONSHIPS HERE WE COME!
EARNED. NOT GIVEN. 🇺🇸
Josh Verbish Kyle Metz Karrah Metz