Twenty-six professional BBQ teams returned to Griffin, Georgia on September 11, 2021 for the annual celebration of one of the city’s best-known citizens. This event is currently the longest continually running event on the Georgia Barbecue Association’s schedule. Not only does this event have our biggest purse at over $13,000, but also some of the most unique and sought-after trophies in all of BBQ. In addition to the BBQ contest, there was music, a historically accurate recreation of the “Shoot Out at the OK Corral,” and other activities throughout the event. Finally, the winner of the event’s brisket category is official declared the Georgia State Brisket Champion as a result of a resolution passed by the Georgia State Legislature.
Off the Chain followed up their Grand Championship two weeks ago in Sylvester for loin by taking the title again in Griffin, but this time in the pork category. As a result, they took home the $1,500 check and championship trophy for the single best entry of the day. Not to be out done, Bayshore Porkers continued their impressive results by claiming the Reserve Championship for the highest cumulative scores for the day, and received a $1,000 check and trophy.
Second Loin 
Third Loin
Smokin the Good Stuff returned to form by again winning the loin category, followed by Off the Chain. Bite My Butt finished third, but also had the only 600 score of the day in their preliminary round.
Second Pork 
Third Pork
First place in pulled pork went to Off the Chain. 319Q was second, and Bayshore Porkers rounded out the top 3.
First Pork 
Second Rib 
Third Rib
Bayshore Porkers stormed back to take first place in ribs, followed by Big Butts BBQ in second, and Shark Bite BBQ in third.
In the Ancillary Brisket category, Flying Pig Bar-B-Que took the title. Wright on Que finished second, and Rescue Smokers was third.
Full contest results can be found by clicking the links below.
Full Loin, Pork, and Rib Results
The GBA schedule really picks up now for the fall after some contests rescheduled their spring events. We start with a Double Points event in Cartersville on September 25. Then it is on to Tifton on October 9 to begin four consecutive weeks of contests. The only two other Double Point events of the year are at Donalsonville on October 16 and Fort Valley on October 23. We end October at a first time event in Canton designed as fundraiser for the local chapter of the VFW. Please check out these and all of our other upcoming events at https://www.bbqga.org/