Stay Tuned for Plenty of #SFABBQ

SFA office manager Julie Pickett prepares symposium goodies.

Our 15th Southern Foodways Symposium—Barbecue: An Exploration of Pitmasters, Places, Smoke, and Sauce—kicks off this Thursday, October 18. You might have heard us mention it once or twice. In fact, if you've been following along, you've probably noticed that we are extremely excited.

You may also recall that symposium tickets sold out in record time on August 1. We were thrilled by the support, but we also know that not everyone was able to purchase a ticket. That's why we want to share as much of the experience as we can through photos, blog posts, social media, and podcasts. Here are some ways that you can grab a virtual seat at the table:

On Twitter: Follow us at @potlikker, and look for the hashtag #SFABBQ.

On Facebook: "Like" our Southern Foodways Alliance page.

On this blog: Right here on the SFA blog, we'll be posting mulitple daily dispatches. Read along for the scoop on presentations, awards, meals, and more.

In your earbuds: By Monday, nearly all of the symposium presentations will be podcasted and available for download on Soundcloud and iTunesU. They're perfect for commutes, classrooms—or, after a weekend of barbecue, a double session on the elliptical.