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Rahr, Hope Center for Autism, Fort Worth Fundraiser, Sonny & Friends Annual BBQ

1st Annual Sonny & Friends Rahr B’Que Cookoff

Disclaimer: I was not paid for this post however I did receive tickets to the event in return for the publication. As always, all opinions are my own. #SonnyandFriends #AutismSpeaks #FortWorthTX

Fort Worth may be a big city but it is more so a tight knit community with an enormous heart. On Friday, I attended the 1st Annual Sonny & Friends Rahr B’Que Cookoff. Held at Rahr & Sons Brewery where musicians, cooks and the community gathered to raise money to benefit the Hope Center for Autism.

Rahr, Hope Center for Autism, Fort Worth Fundraiser, Sonny & Friends Annual BBQ

The Hope Center for Autism supports families affected by autism. In 2007, Susan and Glenn Wood created the center to assist the lives of the children and families of those with autism to live more functional lives.

Facts:
It takes 24+ hours to teach a child with autism how to brush their teeth.
Autism affects 1:68 children.
Autism costs a family on average $60,000 a year.
There is no cure for Autism.

The event included a BBQ cookoff and dinner, delicious beer provided by Rahr & Sons Brewery, a live and silent auction and of course musical entertainment. Multiple Texas musicians were on hand including Sonny Burgess, Jesse Jennings and Aubrey Lynn England. We were also in good company to have other Texas talents come to support the event including Mark McKinney. Auctioned items included suite tickets to a Texas Rangers game, private hunting trips (including one with Jim Sundberg), jewelry and a signed guitar. 100% of the proceeds from the 1st Annual Sonny & Friends Rahr B’Que Cookoff went directly to the Hope Center for Autism.

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Please keep an eye and an ear out for next years 2nd Annual Sonny and Friends Rahr B’Que Cookoff. A chance to cook with friends (using your favorite Rahr brew) and supporting a great cause along the way in our own community.

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For more information and to learn how to donate please visit, Hope Center for Autism.

Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival, Fort Worth Texas, Fort Worth Food Trucks

FWFWF: Family Sunday Funday

Disclaimer: I was not paid for this post however I did receive tickets to the event in return for the publication. As always, all opinions are my own. #FWFWF #FamilySundayFunday #FortWorthTX

The family event of the Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival weekend is also the food truck lovers paradise. With plenty of space at the Coyote Drive-In location, the most unique mobile vendors congregated in one location to provide us all with a wide-array of options. From chuck-wagons, wings, cooking with the Southern flair, Tex-Mex influence and of course ice cream there was something for everyone. Options for adults, children and families there was definitely something for all ages.

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Upon arriving at the Family Sunday Funday, we were greeted by chuck wagons, multiple food trucks, a covered patio area and sweet tunes playing. Families of all ages were enjoying various treats, cool beer and water and playing in the free area provided. It was a little warm so the covered area and chairs were the sweet spot to be found but what a great day to get outside and enjoy a little taste of Fort Worth!

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Our personal tasty favorites included an ice cream cookie sandwich from Central Market, a Root Beer float from Beth Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream and these goodies…

We needed a bigger bowl…

A Taste of Louisiana

A Taste of Louisiana

Fried Chicken Biscuit with Honey Mayo (The Honey Mayo was incredible!)

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Bite My Biscuit

Tail Feathers Wing Wagon

Tail Feathers Wing Wagon

Looking for a Bucket List this summer and love Food Trucks? Here’s a bucket list for the food trucks at this years Family Sunday Funday! Make it an adventure! Link to Fort Worth Food Truck Bucket List

A full recap of our experience at the Fort Wort Food and Wine Festival as well as links to the other events can be found, here.

Burgers Brews and Blues, Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival, Fort Worth Texas,

FWFWF: Burgers, Brews and Blues

Disclaimer: I was not paid for this post however I did receive tickets to the event in return for the publication. As always, all opinions are my own. #FWFWF #BurgersBluesBlues #FortWorthTX

The perfect trifecta of things that belong at a festival – burgers, brews and blues. Joining forces to provide the most enjoyable evening at the Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival in the most comfortable atmosphere. On top of it all, The Heart of the Ranch venue on Clearfork Main Street may now be my favorite outside venue in Fort Worth. Rustic, charming, calm and peaceful with the tunes from the live music in the foreground. Grab a chair or a rock and just be ready to soak it up.

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The event that we most anticipated blew us away. We were immediately relaxed and taken to what felt like the middle of the Texas country, with overhanging lights, a cool brew in hand and the smell of burgers sizzling on the grill. Our feet moving and hips swaying to the beat of the live blues coming from the stage, we could’ve stayed all night. This was an event that you’ll want to spend the entire evening with the closest friends and family and come back year after year. We were already talking about coming back next year before the event was even over! To provide an interesting twist, voting tokens are provided for the best burger and best local brew. Your taste buds have an impact too!

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With numerous restaurants participating from Fort Worth, there wasn’t a burger that didn’t get enjoyed. Man, these guys really get creative too. From a PB&J based burger (considering I despise PB&J it was phenomenal) to your typical burger, lettuce, tomato burger, we were pleased, surprised and well fed.

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Far Out Peanut Butter Jammy Burger – Far Out Patty & Bun, American cheese, Far Out Strawberry Jalapeño jam, cream cheese, bacon, Far Out Peanut Butter sauce, arugula.

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Every great burger must be complimented by an equally superior beer! Whether it is with a full bodied taste, a little light on the corners or even a spicy kick on the back end, it’s the ying to the burgers yang. Luckily for us, this event had a full supply. From our personal favorite, Revolver to new breweries that we’ve yet to discover, we were pretty excited.

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And what’s a good beer without some live music. With local artists James Hinkle, Chris Watson Band and the Michael Lee Clemmer Band – everyone was enjoying themselves to the fullest. I mean, how can you not, it’s blues!

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What we found at the Burgers, Brews and Blues was the most entertaining, enticing and appetizing event of the FWFWF. When you are talking about coming back the following year before the event is even over, you know it’s got to be that good!

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Until next year!

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A full recap of our experience at the Fort Wort Food and Wine Festival as well as links to the other events can be found, here.