On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the Georgia Barbecue Association (GBA) proudly participated in the DYFCA Spring Fest at Shorty Howell Park in Duluth. The Duluth Youth Football and Cheer Association (DYFCA) hosted this event to raise funds for scholarships that help kids who might not otherwise be able to afford the chance to play football or cheer. What a fantastic cause—and an even better day!
The GBA showed up strong with 11 teams cooking up some incredible chicken and ribs. The competition was fierce, and the flavors were on point!
Chicken Results:
1st Place – Cool Hand Cue, 2nd Place – Off the Chain BBQ, 3rd Place – Zips BBQ
Rib Results:
1st Place – 1909 Mountain Smoke, 2nd Place – Free Smokes BBQ, 3rd Place – Zips BBQ
It was great to head north of Atlanta and give some Metro-area judges a taste of appreciation for all the miles they travel south to support GBA events in Macon and beyond.
It was a proud GBA moment when a few teams refused to accept their prize money and told to the Organizer to pit it in the scholarship fund – you know who you are!
Special shoutout to Brian Bond (Scorer) and Warren Phelps (Assistant Rep)—you two were dialed in and did an outstanding job!