FEATHER FALLS BBQ FINAL

It was a very pleasant fall day to hold the final chapter of the ‘Feather Falls BBQ Competition’. This was the third event of this epic battle. We were privileged to be judges at this grand meat extravaganza. Today’s contest had a Halloween theme that put everybody in a devilishly festive mood. It also helped that a micro-brewery on site created refreshing liquid gold for all those that wanted to imbibe.  Maybe it was practice but this third event was the biggest and the best. The leaders of the competition were only separated by the slimmest of margins for the overall trophy. Today would be judgment day. We would like to share a couple images with you.

Three meats were mandatory for victory: Chicken, Tri-tip and pork ribs. An auxiliary category of flat iron steak was part of a ‘Caveman’ division. Caveman means that the competitors are forbidden to use any electrical devices. A lot of competitors do use computerized run fans monitored with temperature probes to create consistent and winning bbq. A just for fun category of Ghoulish Scary things was added. Some entries were pretty frightening. It all added to a Halloween festive vibe.

Congratulations to ‘Big Shot BBQ’ for winning the overall event. It was an epic bbq battle that all the competitors can be proud of. A special shout out to Feather Falls Casino for providing a wonderful venue to hold these events. Scott Gomes needs a ‘Gold Star’ for his golf cart for being the organizer and all around provider of joviality. These three events tipped the twirl-a-wheel meter of fun.

This was the last contest we have scheduled to judge for the 2013 season. This contest held a bittersweet taste that our festivities are done for the year. The 2014 season is just around the corner. We do not stop barbecuing over the winter. In fact we trade our judge’s badges for spatulas and tongs. It is time to practice what we have enjoyed all summer. Is it 2014 yet?