Smokin the Ute Pass Summit - BBQ Contest & Fundraiser

08/16/2026

🔥 Meet the Teams! 🔥

These 12 backyard BBQ teams are smoking up more than 500 pounds of meat for tomorrow’s 9th Annual Smokin’ the Ute Pass Summit BBQ Contest & Fundraiser! 🍖🔥

These are the teams who will be competing for BBQ bragging rights and serving up some seriously delicious BBQ tomorrow!

📅 Sunday, August 16
⏰ Noon–2 PM
📍 Paradox Beer Company, Divide

Come hungry! 🎟️ www.event.gives/cpbbq2026

HotShoe BBQ, JAZ BBQ, Broad Acre Barbeque , Pork Around and Find Out, Happy Chappy's Backyard BBQ, The Peak Antler Company

08/16/2026

🔥 THE MOMENT YOU’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR! 🔥

Meet the 2026 Smokin’ the Ute Pass Summit BBQ Contest judges! 👀🍖

We’ve got a WILD lineup joining us tomorrow, and we couldn’t be more excited to have this crew tasting, judging, and helping us crown this year’s BBQ champions! 🏆🔥

Come hungry, bring your friends, and get ready for an afternoon of BBQ, cold beer, live music, and a whole lot of fun!

📅 Tomorrow — Sunday, August 16
⏰ Noon–2 PM
📍 Paradox Beer Company, Divide

🎟️ Get your tickets: www.event.gives/cpbbq2026

KOAA 5, High Country Realty, The Connie Sims Team - Keller Williams Partners Realty, This Week in the Bear Cave, McGinty's Wood Oven Pub, Woodland Park Farmers Market, Pikes Peak Bigfoot benefit hikes, Colorado BBQ Outfitters, Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mine, Winters Ranch Meats INC, BC’s Barbecue, Teller County Commissioners

08/15/2026

A little rain, but we r rolling smoke

08/15/2026

BBQ getting set up

08/06/2026

We couldn't resist sharing this one! 😂 Thanks, Paradox Beer Company, for always keeping us laughing.

Want to skip the credit card fees? Some of the Community Partnership Family Resource Center team will be at Paradox Thursday, August 6 from 4:30-6:30 ish selling tickets for the 9th Annual Smokin' the Ute Pass Summit BBQ Contest & Fundraiser.

Stop by to:
🎟️ Purchase BBQ tickets with cash or check (and avoid credit card fees!)
👕 Pre-order an official event T-shirt or hoodie.
🙋 Ask us any questions about the event.

We'd love to have a beer with you!

www.event.gives/cpbbq2026

🚨 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

CrossFit has abs. BBQ has results.

If your smoker costs more than your first car…

If you’ve ever stood outside at 3:00 AM whispering sweet nothings to a brisket…

If you own six different meat thermometers and trust exactly none of them…

Congratulations.

You’re among your people.

According to completely fabricated—but emotionally accurate—research, every pitmaster eventually evolves:

🌭 Starter Griller
🔥 Amateur Griller
⛽ Propane Griller
🌲 Pellet Griller
🥩 Grill Master
👑 Pit Boss

Let’s be honest…

Nobody walks into a BBQ competition hoping the skinny guy cooked the brisket.

You look for the guy in cargo shorts, worn-out New Balances, and a smoke-stained T-shirt who’s been arguing about oak vs. hickory since breakfast.

That’s your champion.

He’s either about to hand you the greatest bite of brisket you’ve ever had…

…or spend 45 minutes explaining bark formation while your beer gets warm.

Either way…

You listen.

⸻

🍖 READY TO FIND OUT WHO THE REAL PIT BOSSES ARE?

Join us for the 9th Annual Smokin’ the Ute Pass Summit BBQ Contest & Fundraiser!

📅 Sunday, August 16
🔥 Championship BBQ
🍺 Local craft beer
🎸 Live music by Paul Blankenship
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family fun
❤️ Supporting Community Partnership Family Resource Center

🎟️ Only 300 tickets are available.

When they’re gone…

…you’re eating frozen burgers in your driveway wondering where it all went wrong.

🎫 Grab your tickets now:
www.event.gives/cpbbq2026

👇 Comment below with your BBQ Body Type…

And remember…

If you’re offended by this post… you’re probably the guy who boils ribs. 😎🔥🍺

08/03/2026

🏈 Broncos fans, who's ready for preseason? 🏈

We're excited to offer a special online auction item for this year's Smokin' the Ute Pass Summit BBQ Contest & Fundraiser and you do not need to be present to win!

Bid on:
🏟️ Denver Broncos vs. Minnesota Vikings (Preseason)
📅 Friday, August 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM

Package Includes:
• 4 Club Level Seats (Section 305, Row 6, Seats 1-4)
• 1 VIP Parking Pass (G Lot)

Bidding is open now! Don't miss your chance to score this incredible game-day experience while supporting Community Partnership Family Resource Center.

Place your bid here:
https://event.gives/cpbbq2026/items

08/02/2026

Happy Sunday! The countdown is on! 🎉

Tickets for the 9th Annual Smokin' the Ute Pass Summit BBQ Contest & Fundraiser officially went on sale August 1!

With only 300 tickets available, don't wait—get yours today before this event sells out!

New this year: Official event swag! 👕🧥
Pre-order your event T-shirt or hoodie. Quantities are limited, and any remaining apparel will be available at the event while supplies last.

Join us on Sunday, August 16, for incredible BBQ, live music by Paul Blankenship, local beer, family fun, and a great cause. Every ticket helps support Community Partnership Family Resource Center and the families they serve.

Get your tickets today! www.event.gives/cpbbq2026

07/28/2026

There's still time to join this incredible group of community partners!

Help us close the gap! Community Partnership Family Resource Center is just $2,750 away from reaching this year's sponsorship goal. If you'd like to have your business added to this amazing group of sponsors, contact [email protected] by Friday, July 31.

Together, we're making a difference for local families. Thank you for helping us strengthen our community!

A huge THANK YOU to the amazing businesses that have joined us as sponsors for this year's 9th Annual Smokin the Ute Pass Summit - BBQ Contest & Fundraiser! Your generosity helps make Community Partnership Family Resource Center's largest fundraiser of the year possible, supporting local children and families throughout Teller County.

A special shout-out to:

Event Partners: The Peak Antler Company & Paradox Beer Company

Pit Boss Sponsors: CORE Electric Cooperative, Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mine, High Country Realty, Park State Bank & Trust, Unwired Access

Smokin' Boss Sponsor: Tooth & Bear

Sauce Boss Sponsors: Andersen Enterprises, Bowen & Nein CPA's, LLC, Kellie Case - The Case Advantage, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Home Legacy Group - Coldwell Banker 1st Choice Realty/Todd Zeller, Crippen's Processing, Custom Design Blinds Shades and Shutters, Les Schwab Tire Center, Peak DirtWorks, Phantom Creek Taxidermy, Powell Chiropractic & Wellness Center, RE/MAX Real Estate Group/Dave Uebelhoer.

There's still time to join this incredible group of community partners!

Help us close the gap! We're just $2,750 away from reaching this year's sponsorship goal. If you'd like to have your business added to this amazing group of sponsors, contact [email protected] by Friday, July 31.

Together, we're making a difference for local families. Thank you for helping us strengthen our community!

04/15/2026

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This is why you need a wingman for every long cook! Some poor b***ard whose only jobs are to keep the beer flowing and to ask: "You checked the meat recently?"