The Upstate JOC Squad and three BBQ Teams were invited to a gala event sponsored by The Capital Corp. The event was held at the Greenville Downtown Airport with around 300 people attending. The teams cooked three meats including Butts, Ribs, and Wings.

Capital Corp's hanger where the event was held.
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Master Judges Mike Horne, Dan Adkins, and Joe Standridge tasting the great ribs


Now for the winners:

Taking first place in Wings, Ribs, and Butts:
Bold Branch Bar-B-Que Boys, Joe Hilliard, Pitmaster


Taking 2nd place in butts, and third place in Ribs and Wings: Fatboy's BBQ . Rick Winn Pitmaster


Taking 2nd place in Wings and ribs and third in butts Nards Backyard Barbeque - Randall Knight, Pitmaster


Also a great big thank you to the wives of the judges for receiving, running and picture taking.