Q & Brew at the Zoo is Saturday

photo Visitors during Q & Brew at the Zoo can see some of the new animals, including Bradley, above, a dromedary camel, two capybaras, an armadillo rescued from the wild and Maina, a red panda brought in to breed with resident red panda Wyatt.

IF YOU GO¦ What: Q & Brew at the Zoo.¦ When: 4:30-7 p.m. Saturday, July 26 (zoo will close at 4 p.m., an hour early, for event setup).¦ Where: Chattanooga Zoo, 301 Holtzclaw Ave.¦ Admission: In advance, $12 members, $15 nonmembers for adults, $7 and $10 children 3-12; day of, $20 adults, $15 children.¦ Phone: 423-697-1319.¦ Website: chattzoo.org.

Nine barbecue vendors will put their smoky specialties in competition Saturday, July 26, when Chattanooga Zoo presents its third annual Q & Brew at the Zoo, a barbecue and beer tasting.

Carter Distributing will provide the adult beverages. Pure Sodaworks and Coca-Cola Bottling Co. will add an assortment of sodas for this all-ages fundraiser.

Supplying the barbecue are Chattytown BBQ, Choo Choo Bar-B-Que, Chubby's Barbeque, Couch's Barbeque, Family Concessions, JC's Family Barbeque, Moe's Southwest Grill, Rib & Loin and Texas Roadhouse.

Those attending can sample from all nine and vote for a favorite to win the Best BBQ in the 'Noog: People's Choice Award. Full dinner plates will be available for purchase.

The evening's soundtrack will be live music by Mountain Cove Bluegrass band.

In addition to barbecue samples, tickets include zoo admission, a souvenir cup and complimentary beverage. All proceeds will go to zoo's community education programs.

Tickets are cheaper if purchased in advance. They will be available at the gate unless the event sells out.

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