This weekend the National BBQ Cup was held at the fair grounds n Cumming, Georgia. The largest KCBS sanctioned event east of the Mississippi with ninety-three professional teams, which included such names as: Pellet Envy (5th overall),Buttrub.com, Quau, Lotta Bull BBQ and Cool Smoke (Reserve Champion). There were plenty of professional teams from Georgia present as well looking to take the points lead in the Georgia BBQ Championship. Local teams included Bub-Ba-Q (Grand Champion), Rescue Smokers (3rd overall) and Pitt Bulls Up in Smoke (7thoverall) to name a few. Only 0.57 of a point separated Bub-Ba-Q and Cool Smoke. Team Fat, Drunk and Stupid BBQ scored a perfect 180 in brisket. To see how your favorite team performed click here.
In addition to the professional teams there were thirty-one backyard teams competing this weekend. Team Comfort Zone placed first overall in the Backyard Division followed by Crawkee BBQ. The Atlanta BBQ Club entered the backyard division for the first time this year, placing eleventh overall.
The People's Choice winner was Bayou Barq with 44 votes out of thirty one entries. In all 929 votes were cast in the people's choice contest. The line for the People's Choice formed early and remained long for the majority of the afternoon.
To view the awards ceremony click here.
The 2011 bbq contest season closed on a high note. Congratulations to all who participated.
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