A Recipe for Impact: Spring CahabaQue BBQ Cook-Off Raises $29K for Local Breast Cancer Research

More than 1,000 guests gathered at Cahaba Brewing Co. on April 11 for the Spring CahabaQue BBQ Cook-Off, where great food and friendly competition came together to support an important cause. The Spring CahabaQue Cook-Off raised nearly $29,000 for breast cancer research across Alabama, as 15 cook teams fired up their grills and the community showed up in full force.

“What stands out most about CahabaQue is the energy and generosity behind it,” said Eric Meyer, COO and co-owner of Cahaba Brewing Co. “It’s incredible to see so many people come together to support something bigger than themselves. Events like this remind us how impactful a single day can be when a community shows up.”

“CahabaQue continues to be a meaningful driver of support for our mission,” said Beth Davis, BCRFA President & CEO. “Every year, this event brings together passionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. The funds raised allow us to keep investing in promising research and move closer to more effective ways to detect and treat breast cancer.”

The Spring 2026 Winners were:

Best CahaButt:

• First place: Smoked to a Tee
• Runner-up: Smoke Your Butt Whole
• Third place: Save 2^nd Base

Best Sauce

• First place: Smoked to a Tee
• Runner-up: Fat Drew’s Pitmaster’s Catering
• Third place: 64 Smokes

People’s Choice Butt: Fat Drew’s Pitmaster’s Catering

People’s Choice Side: Pleasure is all s’WINE

Most Creative Team Name: Smoke Your Butt Whole

Since launching in 2013, CahabaQue has generated over $386,000 in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama. Breast cancer impacts an estimated 1 in 8 women and 1 in 726 men over the course of their lives. This year alone, nearly 5,000 women in Alabama are expected to receive a diagnosis.

Building on this momentum, CahabaQue will return this fall with a twist. The Fall CahabaQue Tailgate Challenge will take place on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, bringing a game-day atmosphere to the event as cook teams showcase their best tailgate-inspired dishes.

For more information on the event and other BCRFA fundraisers, visit bcrfa.org/events.

About the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama
Founded in 1996, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to find a cure for breast cancer by funding promising breast cancer research in Alabama and raising community awareness and funding for that research. BCRFA funds promote a comprehensive approach to battling breast cancer by promoting collaborative and innovative research to help diagnose, treat, prevent, and eradicate the disease. Thanks to generous community support, BCRFA’s lifetime investment in life-saving research totals over $17 million. All funding stays in Alabama, but the impact is worldwide. Learn more about our mission and breakthroughs at www.bcrfa.org.