Entrepreneur Billy Blatty operates several bars and restaurants across the country, including locations in Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge. Billy Blatty is also an avid philanthropist, contributing to causes like March of Dimes, Hogs for the Cause, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

1. Hogs for the Cause
Annual Barbecue
Competition
Billy Blatty

2. Introduction
Entrepreneur Billy Blatty operates several bars and restaurants across
the country, including locations in Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Baton
Rouge. Billy Blatty is also an avid philanthropist, contributing to
causes like March of Dimes, Hogs for the Cause, and the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation.
Hogs for the Cause partners with Children's Hospital of New Orleans
and many business organizations to raise money to support families
dealing with pediatric brain cancer. The primary component of Hogs
for the Cause is the Ben Sarrat, Jr. Cook Off, in which dozens of teams
compete for the High on the Hog Grand Champion title for high-
quality barbecue. Teams are evaluated not only on the quality of
their meat, but also on their ability to raise money for New Orleans
families.

3. Hogs for the Cause
Teams can come from any culinary background. Top chefs in the
New Orleans area, barbecue specialists, and gifted amateurs
are all welcome to compete in seven categories. While most
categories focus on particular cuts of meat or seasoning, the
Fan Favorite and Fundraising Champion categories instead
focus on the team's ability to reach members of the public and
raise money.
The next Hogs for the Cause event is slated for March 2018.