The 17th Annual BBQ & Blues Cook-Off, presented by RiverView Turf, brought the heat, the flavor, and an unforgettable experience to Foley, Alabama! With top-notch cook teams, incredible live music, and a community that knows how to celebrate, this year’s event was one for the books.
A big THANK YOU to the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) Judges for their time and expertise in selecting the best-of-the-best in BBQ. Judging some of the most mouthwatering brisket, ribs, chicken, and pulled pork isn’t easy, but they handled the challenge with skill and dedication!
👏 To our amazing volunteers—we couldn’t do this without you! Your hard work and enthusiasm make this event such a success year after year. Thank you to WKRG Debbie Williams for hanging out with us as our emcee for the awards! And to our generous sponsors, we appreciate your support in making BBQ & Blues an unforgettable experience for all. And a huge THANK YOU to our vendors and all they bring to the event!
And now… the winners! 🏆
GRAND CHAMPION - Smokey Bees BBQ
Reserve Grand Champion - Cook Shak BBQ
People's Choice - Island Pig Posse
ANYTHING BUTT
1 - LEE LA Q
2 - FLORABAMA-COASTAL Q
3 - Island Pig Posse
4 - Jubilee Smoke
5 - Paris Ace, 2 TIMES B’S & J’S BBQ
DESSERT
1 - FLORABAMA-COASTAL Q
2 - Pats Blue Ribbon
3 - Smokin Buddies BBQ
4 - A&J Catering
5 - Hometown Barbecue
SAUCE
1 - LEE LA Q
2 - Hometown Barbecue
3 - Jubilee Smoke
4 - Fireside Smokers
5 - Pats Blue Ribbon
BACKYARD CHICKEN
1 - Smokey Bees BBQ
2 - LEE LA Q
3 - Cook Shak BBQ
4 - Pats Blue Ribbon
5 - PuckDaddy’s Killer Q
6 - Brothers Q BBQ Supply
7 - Rollin Smoke BBQ
8 - Porky Blinders
9 - NORALA BBQ TEAM
10 - A&J Catering
BACKYARD RIBS
1 - Smokey Bees BBQ
2 - Brothers Q BBQ Supply
3 - KEY’S Southern Spice (United Bank)
4 - Live Wire BBQ
5 - Gulf Shores Fire Department
6 - Paris Ace, 2 TIMES B’S’ & J’S’ BBQ
7 - Cook Shak BBQ
8 - NORALA BBQ TEAM
9 - Rammer Jammer BBQ
10 - Porky Blinders
BACKYARD PORK
1 - Cook Shak BBQ
2 - Porky Blinders
3 - NORALA BBQ TEAM
4 - Jubilee Smoke
5 - LEE LA Q
6 - Smokey Bees BBQ
7 - T Ray’s Rack Rubbers
8 - Rammer Jammer BBQ
9 - Paris Ace, 2 TIMES B’S’ & J’S’ BBQ
10 - Brothers Q BBQ Supply
BACKYARD CHAMPIONS OVERALL
1 - Smokey Bees BBQ
2 - Cook Shak BBQ
3 - NORALA BBQ TEAM
4 - Porky Blinders
5 - Brothers Q BBQ Supply
6 - LEE LA Q
7 - Rammer Jammer BBQ
8 - Paris Ace, 2 TIMES B’S’ & J’S’ BBQ
9 - Rollin Smoke BBQ
10 - A&J Catering
🎸🔥 The competition was fierce, the flavors were bold, and the good times were had by all. Thank you to everyone who joined us at Heritage Park—we hope you enjoyed the incredible BBQ, live music, and all the festival fun.
We can’t wait to do it all again next year! Until then, keep the smoke rolling and the blues playing. 🔥🐷🎶