Triple B: Almost canceled event now city's largest attraction

The Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce's Triple B Cookoff began as part of the former Family Fun Day festival in Old Spanish Trail Park. Few people attended that event, but the barbecue cookoff's rebirth as the Triple B, and its move to downtown Crestview, helped it become the city's top even

CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce's Triple B Cook-off, founded in 2001, started as part of the former Family Fun Day festival in Old Spanish Trail Park.

Organizers almost canceled it after low attendance in its second year, but a large turnout for the Spanish Trail Cruisers Club's downtown 2002 car show spurred organizers to move the barbecue festival's venue.

Since then, Triple B has been a cooperative effort between the chamber of commerce and the Main Street Crestview Association, with the city's assistance.

This year's festival is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 28 on Main Street.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Triple B: Almost canceled event now city's largest attraction