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Pops BBQ Pit at World Deer Expo

Hot Honey Deer Jerky Collection

GEAR UP FOR THE HUNT

Pops BBQ Pit at World Deer Expo: Fuel for the Passionate Hunter

July 17–19 in Birmingham brings hunters, gear enthusiasts, and outdoor lovers together at the World Deer Expo. Whether you’re scouting the latest equipment, connecting with fellow hunters, or planning your fall season, one thing’s certain: you’ll work up an appetite. That’s exactly where Pops BBQ Pit comes in—delivering bold, authentic flavor that matches the passion you bring to the woods.

The Hunter’s Perfect Pairing

When you’re serious about hunting, you demand quality in every detail—from your gear to your food. Pops Hot Honey Jerky Seasoning and Pops Signature Series Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce are crafted for hunters who appreciate flavor as much as they appreciate a clean shot.

Hot Honey Jerky Seasoning: Your Field Companion

Pops Hot Honey Jerky Seasoning brings sophisticated depth to wild game. The warm honey notes complement the natural richness of venison and other game meats, while the carefully balanced heat builds gradually—adding complexity without overwhelming the meat’s authentic flavor. When you’re preparing jerky from this season’s harvest this seasoning transforms every bite into something memorable.

What makes it perfect for hunters: it’s versatile enough for preparation at home, rugged enough to enhance field-processing, and refined enough to impress at the dinner table when you share your harvest with family and friends.

Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce: The Finishing Touch

The Signature Series Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce takes your game preparation to the next level. Layer it with the Hot Honey seasoning for depth, or use it as a glaze and finishing sauce on grilled venison, wild boar, or duck. The sweetness balances the inherent gaminess of wild meat, while the heat adds a sharp, sophisticated edge. This isn’t sweet and mild—it’s balanced and bold, exactly what hunters demand when they cook.

World Deer Expo: July 17–19 in Birmingham

The World Deer Expo draws thousands of serious hunters to Birmingham every year. You’ll be there checking out the latest stands, learning new techniques, networking with guides and outfitters, and building excitement for the fall season.

Pops BBQ Pit will be ready for you. Look for us at vendor booth 4514, or grab our products to fuel your expo experience.

How to Make the Most of Pops at the Expo

  • Grab Pops Hot Honey Jerky Seasoning to take home and use on your own wild game this fall.
  • Pick up bottles of Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce to pair with venison steaks, burgers, or any game meat on the grill.
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  • Ask our team about pairing recommendations for specific game meats and cooking methods.
  • Share with fellow hunters—great conversation always happens around great food.

Made in Alabama, for Hunters

Pops BBQ Pit carries on Alabama’s deep tradition of hunting heritage and authentic barbecue. Our products are born from family recipes passed down through generations—the same generations that understood the hunt, respected the game, and believed that what you put on the table should be as excellent as the work that brought it there.

When you choose Pops Hot Honey Jerky Seasoning and Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce, you’re choosing a brand that gets the hunting life. We’re not making products for tourists. We’re making them for people like you—people who know that excellence matters, in the field and at the table.

Your Season Starts Here

The World Deer Expo is where you prepare for your best season yet. Plan your hunts, upgrade your gear, and while you’re there, make sure your flavor game is as sharp as your skills. Stop by Pops BBQ Pit at the expo, or pick up our Hot Honey Jerky Seasoning and Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce before you arrive.

Whether this is your first World Deer Expo or your tenth, one thing won’t change: hunters deserve food that honors the game and respects their pursuit. That’s what Pops brings to your table.

See you in Birmingham, July 17–19. Let’s make this season unforgettable.

Pops BBQ Pit | Authentic Flavor for Authentic Hunters

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World Deer Expo 2026

We’re Headed to the World Deer Expo

Birmingham, AL  ·  July 17–19, 2026  ·  BJCC

Pop’s BBQ Pit is officially Birmingham-bound this July and we couldn’t be more fired up about it. We’re packing up the truck, loading the cooler, and heading to Birmingham for the 2026 World Deer Expo, one of the biggest hunting and outdoor events in the country. If you live for the woods, the wild, and the table this one’s for you.For years, Pop has been dialing in flavors built for the way people around here actually eat. Not just brisket on a competition stage but venison back-strap after a cold morning sit. Wild hog sausage on a cast iron skillet at deer camp. Jerky made from a harvest you’re proud of, seasoned the right way. That’s the kind of cooking we built Pop’s around, and it’s exactly what we’re bringing to Birmingham.

“Good seasoning doesn’t cover up wild game — it honors it.”

The World Deer Expo draws tens of thousands of hunters, processors, and outdoor enthusiasts every year and this is our first time being part of it. We’re showing up with the products we’ve been perfecting right here in Eclectic, Alabama, and we can’t wait to put them in your hands.

What We’re Bringing to Birmingham

  • Hot Honey Jerky Seasoning
    Our most talked-about blend — balanced heat, real honey sweetness, and a finish that keeps you reaching for another piece. Built specifically for wild game jerky.
  • Signature Series Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce
    The perfect pairing for anything you pull off the smoker. Bold, layered, and Southern to the bone.
  • Hot Honey Rub
    Versatile enough for venison, pork, or chicken. A festival favorite and a camp kitchen staple.
  • Granny’s Classics Apple Butter, Pickles (Sweet and Dill), Pear Relish

Over the next few months, we’ll be sharing recipes, tips, and behind-the-scenes content leading up to the Expo. Think venison jerky how-tos, pairing guides for wild game, and a look at how Pop’s flavors were developed right alongside the hunting season. Stay tuned.

If you’re planning to be at the World Deer Expo this July, come find us. Try the Hot Honey. Taste what small-batch, family-made seasoning actually tastes like when somebody put their name on it and meant it.

We’ll see you in Birmingham. 

— Kevin, Granny and the Boss
Eclectic, Alabama

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Pop’s BBQ Pit is Headed to the Moore Expo

Pop’s BBQ Pit is Headed to the Moore Expo — Come Find Us April 17 & 18!

 

If you love the outdoors, live for the adventure of overlanding and camping, and believe that great food is an essential part of any trail experience — we’ve got some exciting news for you.

Pop’s BBQ Pit will be on-site as a vendor at the Moore Expo on April 17 and 18. We’re bringing the full lineup — sauces, rubs, jerky seasonings, and Granny’s Classic Country Collection — and we can’t wait to share what we’ve been cooking up.

What Is the Moore Expo?

The Moore Expo is a premier overlanding and camping event that brings together outdoor enthusiasts, gear brands, and adventure-minded people from across the region. It’s the kind of event where you show up curious and leave inspired — and we’re proud to be part of it.

Whether you’re a hardcore overland traveler or just getting into the camping lifestyle, great flavor belongs on every adventure — and that’s where Pop’s comes in.

What We’re Bringing to the Booth

Stop by and taste the difference. We’ll have free samples and our full product lineup available for purchase on both days, including:

  • Signature Series BBQ Sauces — Bold, rich, and built for the grill. Our Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce is a crowd favorite and a perfect companion for anything coming off the fire.
  • Pop’s Hot Honey Rub — The perfect balance of sweet and heat. Rub it, smoke it, love it. This one is trail-ready and camp-proven.
  • Hot Honey Jerky Seasoning — Made for wild game and beef alike. If you’re processing deer or making your own jerky at camp, this blend is a game changer.
  • Granny’s Country Classic Collection — Including Granny’s Apple Butter and other Southern staples that bring a little home-cooked love wherever you roam.

Flavor That Goes Where You Go

At Pop’s BBQ Pit, we’ve always believed that good food isn’t just for the backyard. It belongs on the tailgate, at base camp, around the fire ring, and anywhere else you find yourself outdoors with people you care about.

Our seasonings and sauces are small-batch, founder-crafted, and festival-proven. Pop perfected these recipes the old-fashioned way — through years of cooking, competing, and listening to what people actually love. Every bottle and bag that comes out of our kitchen reflects that.

Whether you’re packing light for a backcountry trip or loading up the rig for a week on the trail, our products are easy to pack and built to deliver real flavor wherever the road takes you.

Come See Us — Pop Will Be There

This isn’t a staffed booth with a stranger handing out samples. Pop, Granny and The Boss will be there in person, same as always — ready to talk food, answer questions, and make sure you leave with something you’re excited to cook.

We love events like the Moore Expo because they’re filled with the exact kind of people who take outdoor cooking seriously. Come by the booth, grab a sample, and let’s talk about what’s going on the fire this season.

EVENT DETAILS

What: Moore Expo — Overlanding & Camping Expo

When: April 17 & 18, 2026

Where: Moore Expo — Springfield, Missouri www.mooreexpo.com

Who: Pop’s BBQ Pit booth 102 — free samples, full product lineup, and Pop, Granny and The Boss

We’ll see you out there. Come hungry.

 

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Pop’s BBQ Pit at Calico Fort Arts & Craft Show | April 11–12

We’re Heading to Calico Fort — Come Find Us April 11 & 12!

 

Big news from the Pop’s BBQ Pit family — we’re packing up the truck, loading the booth, and heading to the Calico Fort Arts & Craft Show i Fort Deposit, AL on April 11 & 12! If you’ve been wanting to taste our products before you buy, or you’ve been a longtime fan looking to stock up in person, this is your weekend.

We love getting out into the community and meeting the folks who make this brand mean something. Calico Fort is one of our favorite shows, and we can’t wait to be back.

 

What We’re Bringing

We’re loading up the full Pop’s BBQ Pit lineup — everything from our flagship sauces to Granny’s Classic favorites. Here’s a look at what you’ll find at our booth:

  • Signature Series BBQ Sauces — Our hand-crafted, small-batch sauces that started it all. Rich, bold, and built for the grill.
  • Pop’s Hot Honey Rub — The perfect balance of sweet heat. Festival-proven and founder-perfected. Great on everything from chicken wings to venison.
  • Seasonings & Rubs — Versatile blends crafted for backyard BBQ, wild game, and everything in between.
  • Granny’s Classic Collection — Old-fashioned goodness straight from Granny’s kitchen, including her famous Apple Butter. These go fast, so don’t sleep on it.

 

The Story Behind the Booth

Pop’s BBQ Pit isn’t just a product — it’s a family. Pop perfected these recipes over decades of backyard cooking, and Granny brought her legendary kitchen skills to the table with her jams, jellies, and preserves. Every jar, every bottle, every seasoning blend we sell carries a little piece of that story.

When you shop with us at a show like Calico Fort, you’re not buying off a shelf — you’re buying directly from the people who made it. You might just find Pop himself behind the booth, ready to talk BBQ, share a sample, and help you find the perfect flavor for whatever you’re cooking.

 

Tips for Visiting Our Booth

  • Ask for samples! We love letting the product speak for itself.
  • Come early for the best selection — Granny’s collection tends to sell out.
  • Bring a friend — bundle deals and gift sets make great gifts.
  • Tell us what you’re cooking — we love matching the right product to the right meal.

 

Event Details

Event: Calico Fort Arts & Craft Show

Dates: Saturday, April 11 & Sunday, April 12, 2026

Location: Calico Fort, Eclectic, Alabama

Find Us: Look for the Pop’s BBQ Pit booth!

 

We Hope to See You There!

Whether you’re a first-timer or a loyal Pop’s fan, we’d love to connect with you at Calico Fort this April. Come hungry, come curious, and leave with something delicious.

Can’t make it to the show? Shop our full lineup anytime at popsbbqpit.com.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real-time updates, booth photos, and behind-the-scenes content from the show.

 

Pop, Granny, the Boss & the Whole Pop’s BBQ Pit Crew