ROCKLAND, HINGHAM, MA : The South Shore Chamber of Commerce (www.southshorechamber.org) and EAT South Shore (www.eatsouthshore.com) are excited to host “HOGtoberfest 2: Battle of the BBQ” on Thursday, October 3rd at the South Shore Country Club, 274 South Street in Hingham.

The outdoor event, slated from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. will feature local chefs BBQing in friendly competition, battling it out to be named the best pit master.  The competitors will roast whole pigs or proteins of their choice in their own unique styles in a quest for the Blue Ribbon.  Local restaurants will provide side dishes and regional craft breweries will also be on hand, offering samples of their wares.

Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite BBQ while spending the evening socializing with Chamber members and guests.  The event is open to the public, ages 21+.

Participating chefs include those from The Greenside Grille, Players, The Quarry, Sarcastic Swine BBQ & Catering and The Tinker’s Son.  Breweries represented include Stellwagen Beer Co. and Shakesbeer Beverages.  Side dished will be provided by Jac’s Café and UPPAbaby.

Early bird tickets at $40 per person are available through August 31st.  Individual tickets at $50 per person and group tickets for parties of six at $250 will be available beginning September 1st. Please visit www.southshorechamber.org for purchase information. Tickets will be available at the door the evening of the event for $60 per person (cash only).

Event shirts will be available, with 50% of all shirt proceeds going toward an EAT South Shore scholarship for a local culinary arts student.

Reserve tickets early for what promises to be one of the best – and best tasting – evenings of the season.

AW Perry is the Blue Ribbon sponsor of Hogtoberfest 2; other sponsors include Datalyst, NVNA and Hospice, RIW (Ruberto, Israel & Weiner), UPPAbaby, Acella Construction, Marr Crane & Rigging Co., Phifer Pinkham, LLC, Greenside Grille, Raffael’s, Busy Bee Jumpers, L. Knife & Son, GT Reilly & Company, Health Imperatives and Tiny & Sons Glass.