MeatWeek: The Holiday Time Forgot FAQs -MeatWeek is a holiday created by myself and Chris Cantey in 2005. -It is traditionally celebrated by 8 straight nights of BBQ at 7 different BBQ restaurants. (The first and last day being celebrated at mecca: Sonny's.) -It begins the last Sunday in January. -Sonny Tillman is the patron saint of MeatWeek. -It began in Tallahassee, Florida with one chapter and has now extended to 6 chapters nationwide, with new ones springing up each year. -Photos, Records, MeatWeek Honors, and Best-Ofs are located at MeatWeekIsReal.com.