LABADIE PIG GIG 2011 Presented by State Farm - August 4, 5, 6 & 7

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LABADIE PIG GIG 2011 Professional Competitors

Maier & Associates Chamber Reception Rib Competition Results

#1- Aussom Aussie, Paul Mackay, Sydney Australia
#2- Meats & Mooore, Craig Owczarzak, Bay City MI
#3- Big Boned BBQ, Pat Nelson, Chatanooga TN

Sunday Judged Competition

Best Ribs
#1- Aussom Aussie; Paul McKay, Sydney Australia
#2- Smoken Joe's Hog Wild BBQ; Joe Hendersen, Mansfield OH
#3- Big Show BBQ; Joe Hastenstaub, Kansas City MO

Best Beans
#1- Famous Dave's; Bryan LaCross, Saginaw MI
#2- Great Lakes BBQ & Feed Co.; Ford Alison, Cedar Springs MI
#3- Big Boned BBQ; Pat Nelson, Chatanooga TN

Best Sauce
#1- Great Lakes BBQ & Feed Co.; Ford Alison, Cedar Springs MI
#2- Famous Dave's; Bryan LaCross, Saginaw MI
#3- Two Fat Guys BBQ; Adam Bolgiano, Massilon OH

People's Choice

#1- Meats & Mooore; Craig Owczarzak, Bay City MI
#2- Famous Dave's; Brian LaCross, Saginaw MI
#3- Aussom Aussie; Paul Mackay, Sydney Australia

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.	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.
Big Boned BBQ WEBSITE Big Boned BBQ from Hixon, TN. 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.	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”.
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!”	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.
Big Show BBQ WEBSITE Big Show BBQ, hailing from Kansas City, Mo., has been competing for 13 years. where they has won awards for 'Best Sauce' and 'Best Ribs.' "Big Show is serious about BBQ! Our main focus is awesome BBQ and customer service. We want each customer to have a 'BIG' experience."	Meats & Moore WEBSITE Brothers Craig and Jeff Owczarak are the third generation of a meat-loving family. Their parents opened Meats & Mooore in 1979, and Craig and Jeff took ownership in 1994 after growing up in the store and learning the techniques and recipes that keep their quality high and taste unparalleled.
Great Lakes BBQ & Feed Co. WEBSITE Competing for over ten years in the Kansas City BBQ Society circuit is Great Lakes BBQ and Feed Co. They not split their time between Cedar Springs MI and Lakeland Fl. This unique competitor doesn't use gas to cook but has a trailer equipped with two food fire smokers! All their meat can be eaten without sauce because of the way it's prepared but they think it just makes it better!