BBQ Fest made its debut this past Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. From 10am-9pm, folks were able to enjoy over a dozen grub vendors, partake in or view the Backyard Grillers competition, cornhole tourneys, and enjoy live music, among other activities. 

With a heck of a turnout for its first year, it's likely BBQ Fest will make its return next fall too. (You'll smell it before it you see it!)

Congrats to the winners of the inaugural BBQ Fest Backyard Grillers Competition:

Category: Chicken

• 1st place: Big Ten Bones
• 2nd place: Ole Mae I
• 3rd place: Spicy Studs

Category: Pork Ribs

• 1st place: Big Ten Bones
• Spicy Studs
• Ole Mae I

Category: People's Choice - Pork

• Spicy Studs 
• Big Ten Bones

Competition Grand Champion (total points of chicken + ribs): Big Ten Bones

Competition Reserve Champion (total points of chicken + ribs): Ole Mae I

Best of Show: Big Ten Bones