Grill Fest, Presented by Farmers State Bank
March 18, 2024 - The Annual Grill Fest, Presented by Farmers State Bank, was held last weekend at the rodeo arena. Area cook teams competed for prize money. There were also jackpot competitions, a washer pitching and 42 tournament, karaoke and entertainment.
Thank you to the many volunteers, who helped with the 2024 Grill Fest. Without your time, energy and enthusiasm, the event would have not been possible. Thank you to all our Cook Teams for your continued support and attendance. Congratulations to all the weekend winners.
Thank you to all the Sponsors who have made this event possible. Without your generous support Grill Fest would not have been possible. Farmers State Bank, Pilgrims Pride, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, Shelby Savings Bank, the City of Center, Rapid Payday & Title Loans, C&J A/C and Heating, Ace Hardware of East Texas, BTS Disposal, Bob’s Pawn and Gun Shop, Cobb Vantress-Timberlake Farm, R&D Distributing, Raymond Motor Company, Timberwolf Lake Works, 4C Electric, Brock’s Rocks, H&R Block and Despino’s Tires. Thank you to Texas Glacier for donating ice and BTS Disposal for donating the dumpster. Thank you to Bobby Daw for all his help with the event.
Grand Champion – East Texas Smokers from Timpson, Texas. Head cook was Scotty Bryce.
Reserve Grand Champion – Big Juicy’s BBQ from Longview, Texas. Head cook was Janna Smelley.
Chicken
1st place - ($1,000) East Texas Smokers from Timpson, Texas. Head cook was Scotty Bryce.
2nd place - ($500) Real Smoke BBQ from Tenaha, Texas. Head cook was Duane Anderson.
3rd place - ($250) Big Juicy’s BBQ from Longview, Texas. Head cook was Janna Smelley.
4th place – ($200) Pokin’ & Smokin’ from Timpson, Texas. Head cook was Mike Bryce.
5th place – ($100) Squeals on Wheels from Bardwell, Texas. Head cook was David Lefler.
6th place – ($50) Chase-N-Moore from Friendswood, Texas. Head cook was Shawn Moore.
7th place – ($50) Shelby Savings Bank from Center, Texas. Head cook was Clay Blacksher.
8th place – ($50) Farmers State Bank from Center, Texas. Head cook was Joey Lawson.
9th place – ($50) Tipsy Texan from Tenaha, Texas. Head cook was Josh Campbell.
10th place –($50) Hound Dawg Harris from San Augustine, Texas. Head cook was Robert Harris.
Pork Ribs
1st place – ($1000) Hound Dawg Harris from San Augustine, Texas. Head cook was Robert Harris.
2nd place – ($500) East Texas Smokers from Timpson, Texas. Head cook was Scotty Bryce.
3rd place – ($250) Big Juicy’s BBQ from Longview, Texas. Head cook was Janna Smelley.
4th place – ($200) Chase-N-Moore Smoke from Friendswood, Texas. Head cook was Shawn Moore.
5th place – ($100) bEASTx Texas Farm Bureau Insurance from Center, Texas. Head cook was Steven Shires.
6th place – ($50) Pokin’ & Smokin’ from Timpson, Texas. Head cook was Mike Bryce.
7th place – ($50) Tipsy Texan from Tenaha, Texas. Head cook was Josh Campbell.
8th place – ($50) The Fluffy Dumplin from Center, Texas. Head cook was Lucas Robbins.
9th place – ($50) Squeals on Wheels from Bardwell, Texas. Head cook was David Lefler.
10th place – ($50) Smokin’ Wrench BBQ from Moody, Texas. Head cook was Drake Braxton.
Brisket
1st place – ($1,000) Big Juicy’s BBQ from Longview, Texas. Head cook was Janna Smelley.
2nd place – ($500) J’s Bar & Grill from Center, Texas. Head cook was Jeremy Snider.
3rd place – ($250) East Texas Smokers from Timpson, Texas. Head cook was Scotty Bryce.
4th place – ($200) Chase-N-Moore from Friendswood, Texas. Head cook was Shawn Moore.
5th place – ($100) Tipsy Texan from Tenaha, Texas. Head cook was Josh Campbell.
6th place – ($50) Hound Dawg Harris from San Augustine, Texas. Head cook was Robert Harris.
7th place – ($50) Real Smoke BBQ from Tenaha, Texas. Head cook was Duane Anderson.
8th place – ($50) Smokin’ Wrench BBQ from Moody, Texas. Head cook was Drake Braxton.
9th place – ($50) Pokin’ & Smokin’ from Timpson, Texas. Head cook was Mike Bryce.
10th place – ($50) Farmers State Bank from Center, Texas. Head cook was Joey Lawson.
Pinto Beans
1st place – The Fluffy Dumplin’ from Center, Texas. Head cook was Lucas Robbins.
2nd place – Shelby Savings Bank from Center, Texas. Head cook was Clay Blacksher.
3rd place – Chase-N-Moore from Friendswood, Texas. Head cook was Shawn Moore.
4th place – Hound Dawg Harris from San Augustine, Texas. Head cook was Robert Harris.
5th place – Farmers State Bank from Center, Texas. Head cook was Joey Lawson.
6th place – East Texas Smokers from Timpson, Texas. Head cook was Scotty Bryce.
7th place – Squeals on Wheels from Bardwell, Texas. Head cook was David Lefler.
Margarita 1st place – Real Smoke BBQ from Tenaha, Texas. Head cook was Duane Anderson.
Bloody Mary 1st place – J’s Bar & Grill from Center, Texas. Head cook was Ashley Snider.
Chef's Choice (Open Cook) 1st place – East Texas Smokers from Timpson, Texas. Head cook was Scotty Bryce. (Pork Tenderloin)
People’s Choice – Smokin’ Wrench BBQ
42 Tournament
1st place – Royce Lynn Johnson and Richard Livingston
2nd place – Shelby Johnson and Olivia Johnson
Washer Pitching Competition
1st place – Ryan Bailey and Hannah Bailey
2nd place – Curtis Bailey and Robbey Dutton
