Get ready for a smoke out during the Smokin’ Showdown at Hotel Congress. The inaugural battle features seven local restaurants on the quest to show you that they have the best brisket barbecue in Southern Arizona. With this sear comes beer provided by Pueblo Vida and all ticket proceeds benefit Steele Children’s Research Center. Join us from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 27 on the plaza for this heated baja broil!

Participating Restaurants:

• Chillin n’ Grillin BBQ
• Edge Catering
• Rusty Truck BBQ
• The Cup Cafe
• Acacia Food & BBQ
• Brushfire BBQ
• Hog Pit