Wow what a weekend! The GBA would like to tip its hat to Tori Gravlee and the Donalsonville DDA for hosting the Firehouse BBQ Festival this past weekend in Donalsonville GA. We had 21 Pro Teams who split over $10,000 in prize money! HUGE THANK YOU to all of the amazing GBA Judges and Reps …

2024 GBA Judge of the year, Loretta Spradlin receiving her award from GBA Chairman Greg Hoyt at the judges meeting at the Dilly Dally in Dooly Contest. Mrs. Spradlin was unable to attend the awards banquet, congrats to her and all Judge of the Year nominees. Our judges are appreciated more than you all know, …

The 12th Annual Tifton Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival at Fullwood Park in Tifton, GA was nothing short of spectacular—truly a “Party in the Pines”! The weather was perfect, setting the stage for an unforgettable weekend filled with coast-to-coast music, mouthwatering food, incredible craft vendors, a thrilling dog show, engaging cooking demonstrations, a spirited kids’ …

The Georgia BBQ Association headed over to Vienna, GA for the 2025 Dilly Dally in Dooly. Starting off the 2024 GBA season with 48 amazing teams! We had beautiful weather and at a historic venue, with Great Organizers, GBA Teams, GBA Judges, and GBA Reps. Rhonda, Amanda, and the Dilly Dally Crew did a fabulous job! …

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BACK to BACK – 319Q Takes the Grand Championship with a Triple Final Showing! The GBA headed north to one of favorite contests of the year – the Red, White, and Blue BBQ at the American Legion Post 45 in Canton, GA. 20 GBA teams battled it out with some amazing BBQ and there was plenty of …