The first-ever BBQ and Bands Festival is underway at the Monroeville Convention Center.
The three-day event features national, award-winning ribs and BBQ vendors, as well as live entertainment from several tribute bands and a variety of vendors to shop.
“This is one of the largest rib and band festivals in the tri-state area,” organizer Sal Richetti said. “We got four absolutely great rib vendors that come in from out of town — they come from Virginia, Texas, they come from Alabama.”…