The 10th annual Atoka BBQ Fest kicks off Friday night in Nancy Lane Park, bringing with it a decade of tradition and, of course, stormy weather. "The BBQ Fest event has grown, changed, and expanded throughout the years into what has become a well-received, and respected, BBQ competition, taking place just before the annual Memphis in May Barbeque Competition," said mayor Barry … [Read more...] about Atoka BBQ Fest kicks off Friday night – here’s what you need to know
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Triple H BBQ wins the 50th annual World’s Oldest BBQ Festival
Triple H BBQ, based in Gillespie, Ill., was named the grand champion of the World's Oldest BBQ Festival in Covington Saturday. Lead by Bill and Andrea Heyen in 2015, the team earned 707.3828 points to take home the large water tower trophy. They came in first in Pork with a perfect 180 points, third in brisket (176.56) and ribs (177.7144), and 11th in chicken … [Read more...] about Triple H BBQ wins the 50th annual World’s Oldest BBQ Festival
Covington BBQ Festival starts today – and commemorates its 50th annual event
What began as Tipton County’s Sesquicentennial in 1973 has evolved into the world’s oldest BBQ festival. “It started from simple beginnings on Court Square, where one side of the square was blocked off from traffic,” reads a story about the event published in The Leader in 2001. “However, as the event and town grew, it became apparent that more space was needed.” Since it began … [Read more...] about Covington BBQ Festival starts today – and commemorates its 50th annual event
