SIXTH ANNUAL SMOKIN' RAILROAD WINNERS

After nearly a year of working and planning, the Elkmont Lions Club held the 6th Smokin' Railroad Street BBQ Cookoff in downtown Elkmont. Thirty teams from across Alabama and a few teams from Tennessee entered this year's competition. Several established teams made a first time appearance.  Joining the mix of competitors were also those that made this event their debut competition. Some of the best eating around could be found at Smokin' Railroad.

We had a few craft vendors and Citizens Bank and Trust along with Athens State College came and set up. We hope that everyone that came out had a good time and maybe got a BBQ sample from some of the competitors.  Those taster's tickets are a great buy.  We also want to thank all our sponsors and the Town of Elkmont for their support as well. Without the help and support of all these sponsors, this event wouldn't have been possible.

Our plan for music on Friday night got a little damp as heavy showers came in just about the time for the music to start, they moved inside the Red Caboose for a while to pick and grin. Thanks Daniel Jones for providing music for us. 

 
Sixth Smokin' Railroad Street BBQ Cookoff Winners

Grand Champion - South Ryland 

*Jimmy Roberts, head cook

 Reserve Grand - Slingin' Pig Meat 

*Travis Prince, head cook 

Pork Division: 

First Place - Puck Daddy's Killer Que 

Second Place - Jack of All Que 

  Third Place - Creek Bank Smokers


Chicken Division: 

First Place - Slingin' Pig Meat 

Second Place - Hawg Dawg Q'n 

Third Place - Pit Row BBQ

Ribs Divison: 

First Place - South Ryland

Second Place -  Bull & Bones BBQ

Third Place - Red, White and Q  

People's Choice:

View to a Grill

The money raised from the annual

Smokin' Railroad BBQ Cookoff 
helps the Lions Club:

*to provide exams and glasses for children in the Elkmont school district
*to continue the two $1500 scholarships we give each year to two Elkmont High School Seniors
*to help with community projects such as upgrading the Caboose and Morris Park  

Again, The Elkmont Lions Club would like to express our appreciation to everyone whom helped in making this year a big success.  We would like to invite you to mark your calendar for another great BBQ Cookoff next June.