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Dads Celebrated At Inaugural Denver BBQ Festival

DENVER (CBS4) - Hundreds of families came together at Mile High Stadium for the inaugural Denver BBQ festival -- and celebrated Father's Day while they were there on Sunday.

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Pitmasters from Denver and around the county served their award-winning BBQ while the crowds enjoyed some music and BBQ tutorials and demonstrations.

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"First Father's Day, we wanted to come out and check out the BBQ and hang out with the family. Pretty excited, couldn't have asked for a better day with me and my daughters," said Justin Cooper.

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The event was free, but proceeds from the Pit Passes will go toward the Food Bank of the Rockies.

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