The Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Spring is in full swing with CahabaQue, Mobile Chocolate Festival

By: Shirley Jackson

CahabaQue BBQ Cook-Off
Join the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) and Cahaba Brewing Co. in Birmingham on Saturday, April 12, for a family day of fun. The cook-off features all-you-can-eat barbecue samples, live music, craft beer and bragging rights. Teams will compete to win in a backyard barbecue contest in categories such as Best CahaButt, Best Sauce, People’s Choice Butt, People’s Choice Side and Most Creative Team Name. CahabaQue benefits BCRFA and its mission to fund breast cancer research and save lives. Since 2013, CahabaQue has raised more than $307,000 for BCRFA to invest in cutting-edge breast cancer research statewide. Gates open at noon and the event runs until 4 p.m. or until the barbecue runs out.

Sporting events
– Birmingham Stallions will face the Arlington Renegades Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m. at Protective Stadium. Click here for the complete schedule. Buy tickets here.
– Birmingham Legion FC will battle El Paso Locomotive at Protective Stadium Sunday, April 13, at 4 p.m. Buy tickets online. Birmingham Legion FC games are broadcast live on WABM My68. Call 205-791-7145, download the Legion FC app or follow @bhmlegion on social media for more information.
– Birmingham Barons will take on the Biloxi Shuckers at Regions Field April 15-20. Follow this link for the complete schedule, updates, promotions, giveaways and ticket information. Regions Field is a cashless facility.

Mobile Chocolate Festival
The Mobile Chocolate Festival is a chocolate lover’s dream on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Events include vendors with samples and products, a chocolate challenge, cupcake booth, chocolate martini tasting, live music, car show, food trucks and children’s play area. The chocolate-themed festival benefits Penelope House, which protects victims of domestic violence and their children. The venue is at 1035 Cody Road North.

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