 Aussom
Aussie WEBSITE
A 20 year veteran of the International BBQ
Circuit, Paul “Aussom Aussie” MacKay started competing in
BBQ contests in 1988. Winning the biggest and best contests
in USA and Canada including the Great American Rib Cook-Off,
Best in the West and winning 150 awards for best BBQ - Aussom
Aussie is at the top of his game.
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 Willinghams
World Champions BBQ WEBSITE
World Champion Foods mission is
to produce and market barbeque meat products unmatched in
quality by any other brand. Using quality meats, ingredients
and our award winning technique, the company plans to develop
long lasting relationships with the fans of our Original Memphis
barbeque. |
 Big
Boned BBQ WEBSITE
Big Boned BBQ from Hixon, TN. will be making their debut in
Bay City. Father and son team, John and Patrick Nelson have
been professionally cooking BBQ for the past 13 years. Big
Boned BBQ has won the title Best Ribs in Indiana and Pennsylvania.
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 Famous
Dave’s WEBSITE
Famous Dave’s has a crew of traveling Pitmasters
called the “Rib Team.” Each year, they engage the opposition
at rib fest competitions from coast to coast. Over the years,
they’ve helped us win over 300 awards, with honors such as
“Best Ribs in America” and “Best BBQ”. |
 Touch of Smoke
First time competitor, but a long time Bar-be-que fanatic. This team hails from Plymouth, MI and is led by Jim "Rack 'Em" Bates, who has worked in a family food business since he was 14 years old!
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 Two Fat Guys BBQ WEBSITE
Two Fat Guys Bar B Q was established in 2005 by Dale Foraker and is based out of Ohio. Dale always having a passion for barbecue and perfecting his recipe for years in the backyard decided it was time to share his passion of barbecue with others. Teaming up with his brother Bill, the two created Two Fat Guys Bar B Q. The team is known for their award winning sauce. |
 Smokin Joe's Hog Wild Barbeque WEBSITE
Smokin Joe’s Hog Wild Barbeque out of Ohio has been competing for 8 years. They serve the best in dry rubbed, slow cooked, hickory smoked ribs. The team has won Best Ribs and Best Sauce 4 times in PA. “We absolutely love what we do!” |
 BBQ Masters
BBQ Masters based out of Georgia come armed with 25 years of culinary prestige. Ignited with a true passion for great barbeque, his authentic cooking style is “insanely delicious.” BBQ Masters is a five time recipient of the Grand Pit Master of the Year Award. He team has been built on three little words, “Do the Que”
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 Great
Accompianents by
Gary's World Famous Foods WEBSITE
Gary’s Concessions is a family operated
business which began in 1978. They serve a variety of items;Specialties
are Fresh Onion Rings and Vegetables, French Fries, and Lemonade,
we use approximately 55,000 pounds of onions, 40,000 pounds
of potatoes, and loads of lemons. |
 Billy Bones BBQ WEBSITE
“The Legendary” Billy Bones BBQ Team have been rib competitors since 1983 and we are excited to have them returning to this years Labadie Pig Gig. Billy Bones BBQ is led by the engaging personality of Billy Bones! Billy Bones has won nearly every national award including The North American Continent Championship, World Invitational, The Canadian National BBQ Championship, and many, more! |
