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[scooter]

After the contest was over the schedule of demos and discussions at various competitor sites began. It started with Johnny Trigg and ended with Dan Hixon of 3 Eyz BBQ then was followed by the rewards ceremony at 6PM. Here are some pics I took of the demos/discussions and the reward ceremony.

Johnny did a knife skills demo then a BBQ Q&A

Next was Scott Nelson doing a demo of BPS rubs

We then moved to the Plowboys site where Todd Johns spoke about rubs and sauce

Next up was our own Andy Groneman who, with the assistance of his daughters, did a demo of his SOW BBQ marinade

Following Andy was Rod Gray of Pellet Envy who spoke to us about competition brisket

Next was a BBQ talk with Chris Lilly of Big Bob Gibson.

Continued

 

[scooter]

We moved over to Harry Soo of Slap Yo Daddy BBQ who discussed backyard BBQ.

Next up was Tuffy Stone of Cool Smoke. Tuffy spoke of competition BBQ and the philosophy behind success. BP rejoined us for this discussion. It went beyond Tuffy's alotted time but no one in attendance minded at all!

Matt Dalton and his Left Coast Q team members joined us for Tuffy's discussion

Next was Dan Hixon of 3 Eyz BBQ who did a rib trimming demo

All the category calls received these fully functioning mini BPS EDS's as trophies

After the awards were over all the competitors gathered in front of the stage to collect their scores and congratulate the winners.

 

[scooter]

Some more images of the celebration after the awards ceremony.

After this BP invited all the cooks to a private gathering at another location in the resort for drinks and appetizers. This was the end of an incredible day for me! No other contest I've been to can touch this one. From the beautiful venue of La Quinta Resort Club, the perfect weather, the best of the best BBQ cooks, a gracious host, every detail thought out and accounted for....this contest will be discussed in BBQ circles for many years to come.

 

[scooter]

As if eating the best BBQ in the world wasn't enough reward for being there, all the judges received a gift bag from BP with some nice event souvenirs inside!

 

[Big Poppa]

Scott thanks so much....it was drinks and appitizers followed by a 6 course dinner..heheh then the wonderful Andy McKee on guitar for entertainment!

 

[Kite]

Thanks Scooter.. it was almost like being there! Great work!

 

[TentHunter]

Great photo journal, Scooter. Thanks a bunch!

Man, I wish I could've been there!

 

[dpom]

Thanks for all the great photos Scott. Looks like a great time was had by all. What a great looking event,put together by the masters.Will defininatly be on my schedule for next year!!!

 

[scooter]

Lets hope there is a next year in CA Dave! BP was asked in the judges meeting if this was going to be an annual event, he said it was going to move across the country. We'll see. I absolutely hope it returns next December to the La Quinta Resort! All the participants were completely blown away by this event and the spectacular venue!

 

[dpom]

It would be nice to have it back there but would be a great vacation anywhere.

 

[fishingbouchman]

Oh man that looks like a great time.

 

[cowgirl]

Thanks again for the pics Scooter! I saw them on the drum forum. Looks like an amazing event!!