Posts by Bob Sykes BarBQ
July 4th Celebration 2019
Iconic Bob Sykes Bar B Q cooks hundreds of slabs of ribs on July 4thhttps://www.wbrc.com/2019/07/04/bob-sykes-bbq-cooks-hundreds-ribs-july-th/
Read More20 YEARS, 20 FOUNDERS: VAN SYKES
Van Sykes is one of the 20 founding members of Southern Foodways Alliance 20 years ago. SFA celebrates the people and places who enrich the landscape of Southern food and culture.
Read MoreBob Sykes The BEST BBQ!
Thank you Alabama for choosing Bob Sykes as your favorite BBQ joint in Alabama! Owner, Van Sykes had fun sharing how he’s kept the fire burning for 62 years.https://www.cbs42.com/special-reports/the-best-bbq/?fbclid=IwAR1PEJG9Qe4pIyJt-YghDjr-igpZTXyoDnNMIyY_Cu7yGxP7S6QUVjI3UuM
Read MoreVan Sykes hosting Private BBQ TOUR
Van Sykes talking about BBQ Pork Picnic Shoulders and hosting a Private BBQ Tour on November 2nd, 2019,  teaching among other things like history of Southern BBQ, how to cook spare ribs, picnic shoulders and much more! Of course, you’ll enjoy several dishes including desserts.  https://www.wbrc.com/video/2019/10/22/sykes-bbq-barbecue-pinic-shoulder-sandwich/
Read MoreDom Eats Local’ Celebrity Chef Dom Tesoriero visits Bob Sykes Bar B Q
Owner Van Sykes had a great time showing New Yorker Chef Dom Tesoriero the way we do BBQ for a video that is on aldotcomnews.com and other digital media outlets around the country. A big thanks to our friend and Bob Carlton from al.com for choosing Bob Sykes to show the yankees how we do BBQ here in Bessemer,…
Read MoreMaxine Sykes Vocational Scholarship
Owner Van Sykes is happy to give yearly to the Bessemer Academy School in memory of his Mother who was owner and founder of Bob Sykes Bar B Q.
Read More11th Annual Bob Sykes Bbq & Blues Festival
Mark your calendars for a day full of great blues music and delicious BBQ! April 25, 2020 12-8pm  Sponsorship Opportunities:https://bobsykes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Bob-Sykes-Bbq-Blues-Sponsorship-.pdf  Vendor Opportuntites:https://bobsykes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/bob-sykes-vendor-application.pdf Purchase Festival Tickets:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/11th-annual-bob-sykes-bbq-blues-festival-tickets-61712322217 For more information visit:https://bobsykes.com/blues-festival/ Contact: [email protected] 205-243-9492
Read MoreBob Sykes’ Private Barbecue Tour & Demo Event
Bob Sykes Private BBQ TOUR & Demo Saturday, November 2, 2019 9:30am-10:30am Located at Bob Sykes Bar B Q Restaurant: 1724 9th Avenue North in Bessemer, AL To reserve a spot visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bob-sykes-bbq-tour-tickets-74873497647or visit Bob Sykes Bar B Q 205-426-1400 Limit 12 per class
Read MoreBob Sykes Gives Back!
Since 2010, the Bob Sykes Bbq & Blues Festival has provided funding for local charities and this year we’re happy to announce that a portion of the festival proceeds will benefit Red Mountain Grace a non-profit organization that provides housing to families of patients receiving long term medical care at hospitals throughout the City of…
Read MoreCity of Bessemer Presents the Bob Sykes Bbq & Blues Festival!
Proud to announce the City of Bessemer has signed on for another year as the Presenting Sponsor of the 10th Annual Bob Sykes Bbq & Blues Festival set for April 27th. The City of Bessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley says “The Bob Sykes BBQ and Blues Festival has been a great event for the city of…
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