Meat Week, Jan. 29th - Feb. 5th

What is this?

➤ Meat Week is a national holiday started in 2005. Each January, for 8 consecutive nights, people across the country gather over piles of BBQ. In every participating city, there is a devoted Captain who creates the schedule of restaurants. Each city develops their own traditions, but Meat Week typically focuses on good ol' American BBQ: Pork, ribs, brisket, barbecued chicken, and anything else you can smoke and smother in sauce.

What HAPPENS?

➤ People eat BBQ together, take pictures of each other doing so, and share them on the internet. Some cities’ captains also give out awards at the end of the week for people who showed exceptional meating prowess, or to honor the best restaurants.

What is HYPE WEEK?

➤ Hype Week is the week before Meat Week, when those excited about the coming holiday create graphical and video meat-hype that is plastered about the internet to warn others that Meat Week cometh.

What MUST I DO TO ATTEND MEAT WEEK?

➤ Unless otherwise specified, just show up! Some cities hold special events with limited seating, which will be announced on that city’s page. But for the most part, it’s an event open to all.

Do I have to go all 8 nights to properly celebrate meat week?

➤ Nope! The captain and first mate are the only ones expected to attend all 8 nights. The idea is that whenever you are able to go, you won't have to fear meating alone. (That being said, you’d be surprised how many devotees soldier through all 8 nights!)

How do i get a meat week chapter in my city?

➤ Become a Captain! Once you’ve created a login for this site, you can click this link to submit the information we require to start a chapter. Primary obligations are: creating a schedule for all 8 nights, showing up all 8 nights, and posting photos from all 8 nights. Once you’ve been approved as a new chapter, we’ll send you a Captain’s Packet that explains how to use this website and some other tips for hosting a successful Meat Week.

How do I share my meatweek photos?

➤ Find your city, click on the night you attended, and click "upload photos." Then just drag and drop! If you've not had the pleasure of attending an official Meat Week chapter, share your celebratory photos on our Facebook page with the hashtag "flyinsolo."

WHY DON’t you include mongolian BBQ, Thai BBQ or steak houses?

➤ Some cities do! Meat Week was created as a celebration of traditional southern BBQ because that’s what made us meat lovers to begin with, so most cities still focus on that. But everyone is free to celebrate as they see fit!

I’m a vegetarian, i feel left out.

➤ More than half the crew who sailed the maiden voyage of meat were herbivores. We’ve even had a few veggie captains! Many come for the camaraderie and stay for the sides. Just make sure the baked beans don’t have pork in them (they probably will) or use fries as a sauce vehicle.

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http://www.meatweek.com/home