Welcome to the Georgia Barbecue Association

The GBA returned to action for the first time since March 2020 when 23 teams gathered in Fort Valley on October 24.  Thanks to the Fort Valley Masonic Lodge #110 for allowing the GBA to return to the home of their first GBA contest in 2007 after several years of absence.     Hot Ash Q returned …

Opening Prayer- Rick Godfrey Budget- Presented by Danny Evans Old  Business- 2021 Elections-                 Greg Hoyt made a motion to not have an election until after GBA Banquet currently scheduled for Feb 27, 2021. Scott McDaniel 2nd the motion All board members voted in favor Sponsorship-                 Looking for a marketing person this was a …

The start of the busy GBA spring season got underway at the Dilly Dally in Dooly on February 22, 2020.  Thirty-four professional BBQ teams and about seventy judges braved the cold on the grounds of the Big Pig Jig to find the best BBQ teams of the day. For the second year in row, Off …

Twenty-three professional BBQ teams met at the KOA campground outside Americus, Georgia on December 14, 2019 at the second annual Brickyard Bash and compete for $10,000 in prize money.  Teams, judges, and officials were treated to a hamburger and baked potato bar on Friday night, pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday morning, and a pizza …

The 7th annual BBQ Cook Off to benefit Moose Lodge was held in Moultrie, Georgia on December 7, 2019.   Hot Ash Q took home the title of Grand Championship, a trophy, and $2,000 in prize money for their loin entry. Johnson Boys BBQ was named Reserve Grand Champion and won $1,000 and a trophy for …

The first ever Smokin’ on Lake Blackshear BBQ & Music Festival was held at Lake Blackshear Resort & Georgia Veterans State Park in Cordele, Georgia on November 16, 2019.   Thirty-five professional teams and another fifteen Cooking for Fun teams gathered to fight for their share of $10,000 in prize money, trophies, and bragging rights. After …