Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens Thursday in Bradenton

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will open its Bradenton location on Thursday with four weeks of specials and giveaways.

The Dallas-based franchise, which will be located at 4406 53rd Ave. E., will celebrate its new Manatee County location with several promotions:

Thirsty Thursdays: All guests receive a free anniversary cup with Dickey’s new reusable travel lid and straw. The first 50 guests will receive a taste of Dickey’s butcher taco of the month, the Frank & Beans Taco.

Philanthropy Fridays: “You Give, We Give.” Guests who donate to Dickey’s charitable foundation, Barbecue, Boots & Badges, receive a gift card for their future Dickey’s purchases. Uniformed first responders also receive 50 percent off their meal.

Singer/Songwriter Saturdays: Enjoy live music by Trevor Bystrom and other musicians from Anna Maria Island from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Kids Eat Free All Day Every Sunday: With every $10 dine-in purchase per adult, receive a free kids meal for children 12 and younger.

For more information, call 941-727-4227.

This story was originally published October 19, 2016 at 2:05 PM with the headline "Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens Thursday in Bradenton."