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 with a strong performance as the only team to double final and claimed the Grand Championship trophy and $2,000 check for their loin entry.
Flyin Pig Bar-B-Que earned a $1,500 check and trophy as the Reserve Grand Champion after finishing 4th in Loin, 5th in Pork, and 3rd in Ribs. The only 600 of the day went to Smoke Show for their preliminary rib entry.
Hot Ash Q started the day with a first place finish in the Loin category. Hog N’ Ass had their first finals call at a GBA competition with their second place finish, and Smokin the Good Stuff rounded out the top three with another strong Loin showing.
Hot Ash Q had their second first place finish of the day with Pork. Johnson Boys (and Girl) BBQ walked with a second place finish, while Off the Chain returned to the stage with third place in Pork.
Rescue Smokers also quickly returned to form with a first place in Ribs. They were followed by Smoke Show and Flyin Pig Bar-B-Que.
Full contest results can be found by clicking the links below.
Full Loin, Pork, and Rib Results
The GBA immediately travels to the Fire House Festival in Donalsonville on October 31, which is still accepting team registrations. The last contest of 2020 is scheduled for Moultrie on December 5. Please check out these and all of our other upcoming events for 2021 at https://www.bbqga.org/