A Kansas City Barbeque Society Sanctioned Competition Event
Western Kentucky State Fairgrounds HOPKINSVILLE, KY
Attention to Detail Helped Make This First Festival in Hopkinsville a Great Beginning for Future "Braggin' Rights" Barbeque Festivals
Barbeque Teams Gather For Award Ceremony While Casting Hopeful Looks at Grand Prize Trophy
Large or small, experienced or beginner, this barbeque competition is a competition built on a love for great barbeque and a "I can do it better" feeling on the part of each competitor.
THREE GENERATIONS CAST CRITICAL EYES ON THEIR ENTRIES
Assmann Butt Rubs won 2nd Place in the Sauce Category (their highest ranking yet in competition)
Assmann (pronounced "Osman") Butt Rubs are home based in Franklin, Kentucky. Most people just say Ass-mann. No matter how you say it, Assmann Butt Rubs are great and are available for purchase. For information call 1.270.586.0238. Assmann Butt Rubs
Greg Williams of The Pioneers, Hopkinsville, KY Checks Progress
Killing Time Takes Different Directions While the Smokers Do Their Work
Guiding, Professional Hands That Make a Difference in Competition
Dot Bruce and Her Straw Hat
Pre-Competition Briefing to Teams and Handing Out Containers for Competition Food Samples
Delivery of Competition Entries has Critical Time Requirements
Maxine of Piggin' & Grinnin', Decatur, Alabama, Chauffeured Her Entry
Terri Stinnett of Owensboro, Kentucky, is a Certified Judge Having Gone Through Rigid Training Course
THE WINNER!
Bar-B-Quau BRIMFIELD, IL
Ramps and Rails Fund 1st Recipient
Max Fowler An Awesome 8 Year Old With Cerebral Palsy
This group is one of the best! It was a fitting finale to a great weekend.
HOPKINSVILLE, KENTUCKY, A COMMUNITY WHERE VOLUNTEERISM RANKS HIGH
Radio Station WKDZ added a sense of excitement to the airwaves and the festival itself . CERT, a volunteer emergency service organization staffed by volunteers, was at the ready to provide emergency health services