Apr 12 2012

Contest Calendar Updated

 

 

Contest Calendar Updated

A new contest has been added to the GBA schedule. The Blairsville Hog Jam will be held on October 12-13. 2012.

Also, dates have been confirmed for the following contests for the remainder of the 2012 calendar year:

Smokin’ Pork & Butts – Jackson, GA – April 13-14, 2012   Dual GBA/MBN contest (new contest)
3rd Annual Hazlehurst BBQ Fest – Hazlehurst, GA – May 4-5, 2012
GBA Goin’ Coastal – Fernandia Beach, FL – June 8-9, 2012 (new contest)
Plains Pig Pickin’ – Plains, GA – June 29-30, 2012
Comsouth Hambone Jam – Ft Valley, GA – Sept 7-8, 2012 ** GBA State Championships
Sumner Egg Festival BBQ Bash – Sumner, GA – Sept 14-15, 2012
3rd Annual Fall Line BBQ Contest – Gordon, GA – Oct  5-6, 2012
Blairsville Hog Jame – Blairsville, GA – Oct 12-13, 2012 (new contest)
6th Annual Tennille BBQ Blast – Tennille, GA  Oct 19-20, 2012
Hawkinsville Harvest Fest Pigs & Produce – Hawkinsville, GA – Oct 26-27, 2012 (new contest)

Mar 07 2012

Jack’s Old South Smokers to Sponsor GBA Championship

Jack’s Old South Smokers to Sponsor GBA Championship

Jack’s Old South Smokers is proud to sponsor the Georgia Barbecue Association (GBA) State Championship. The GBA State Championship is held each year in September at the Hambone Jam in Fort Valley, GA.  The Grand Champion of the event will be presented with a 36″ semi-insulated smoker (picuted below) courtesy of Jack’s Old South Smokers.

For more information on Jack’s Old South Smokers, call 912-230-0314 or email jacksoldsouthsmokers@yahoo.com

 

 

Feb 27 2012

From President Harry Faircloth

From President Harry Faircloth

Congratulations to Bethel Smokers on the GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP and to Reserve Champs Smokin’ 42 BBQ at  THE PIGS and WINGS in Perry Gerorgia

To all of you that participated in this past week-ends “Pigs and Wings” contest in Perry Georgia,  Thank you for making Audrey’s event such a success.  Last count we had 58 cook teams from Georgia, Florida, Alabama and I understand South Carolina.  WOW!

The weather tried not to cooperate but you BBQ”ers didn’t let it stand in your way.  I saw a lot of cooperation between cook teams helping out with tarps, helping with ideas and suggestions to some of the newer cook teams.  All of you owe yourself a hand.

We had some newly trained judges that did a super job,  It looks like Pam & Jimmy Nelms and Mr Kay Saville did a good job at the last training class.

If any of you that participated as a judge or cook team have comments or suggestions that would help the GBA do a better job or if you have any comments about the event that would help “Pigs and Wings” do a better job please e-mail me at hlfcloth@bellsouth.net.

I do believe that Audrey and Danny have thrown down the gaunlet to everyone that “Pigs and Wings” are not to be taken lightly.  Thanks to everyone that helped out and to all of the sponsors I believe you got your money’s worth.

Harry Faircloth

Feb 27 2012

Bethel Smokers Flies High at Pigs & Wings

Bethel Smokers Flies High at Pigs & Wings

Perry, GA —  Mr Joe Wright of Bethel Smokers won his first Georgia Barbecue Association (GBA) Grand Championship at Pigs & Wings on Februrary 26, 2012.   The Reserve Grand Championship went to Smokin’ 42 BBQ.  Congratulations to both these teams. More details and full results will be posted soon.

Bethel Smokers Grand Champion

 

Reserve Grand Champions Smokin 42 BBQ

Feb 16 2012

Two New GBA Events Announced

Two New Contests Announced — The Georgia Barbecue Association is proud to announce two new events on its competition calendar.

The “GBA is Goin’ Coastal” cookoff will be held on beautiful Fernandina Beach at Central Park on June 8-9, 2012.  For the first time ever, the GBA is crossing the border and heading to the Sunshine State. The City of Fernandina Beach and the Recreation Dept. invite all GBA members to come be a part of this historic event.  Please see the Contest Page for cook team application.

The GBA is returning to Hawkinsville in the fall on 2012 for the Hawkinsville Harvest Fest — Pigs & Produce on October 26-27, 2012.  The Association is proud to back in this great city and is looking forward to another outstanding contest. Details and applications will be posted soon on the Contest page.