April 3, 2023 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce announces the official results of the Shelby County Grill Fest barbecue cook-off competition held Friday and Saturday, March 31 and April 1 at the Shelby County Expo arena.
Grand Champion – Chase-N-Moore Smoke from Friendswood, Texas. Head cook was Shawn Moore.
Reserve Grand Champion – Squeals on wheels from Bardwell, Texas. Head cook was David Lefler.
Chicken
1st place – ($1,000) Squeals on Wheels from Bardwell, Texa. Head cook was David Lefler.
2nd place – ($500) Real Smoke BBQ from Tenaha, Texas. Head cook was Duane Anderson.
3rd place - ($250) Chase-N-Moore Smoke from Friendswood, Texas. Head cook was Shawn Moore.
4th place – ($200) East Texas Smokers from Timpson, Texas. Head cook was Scotty Bryce.
5th place –($100) Pokin’ & Smokin’ from Timpson, Texas. Head cook was Mike Bryce.
6th place –($50) Smokin Wrench BBQ from Moody, Texas. Head cook was Drake Braxton.
7th place – ($50) #bEASTx Cookers Texas Farm Bureau Insurance from Center, Texas. Head cook was Steven Shires.
8th place – ($50) The Fluffy Dumplin from Center, Texas. Head cook was Lucas Robbins.
9th place – ($50) Lucky Dog from Evadale, Texas. Head cook was Cooter Gibson.
10th place – ($50) PC Meats from Moody, Texas. Head cook was Shawn Prettyman.
Pork Ribs
1st place – ($1000) Squeals on Wheels from Bardwell, Texas. Head cook was David Lefler.
2nd place – ($500) Pokin’ & Smokin’ from Timpson, Texas. Head cook was Mike Bryce.
3rd place – ($250) Lucky Dog from Evadale, Texas. Head cook was Cooter Gibson.
4th place – ($200) Chase-N-Moore Smoke from Friendswood, Texas. Head cook was Shawn Moore.
5th place – ($100) Smokin Wrench BBQ from Moody, Texas. Head cook was Drake Braxton.
6th place – ($50) East Texas Smokers from Timpson, Texas. Head cook was Scotty Bryce. (Updated)
7th place – ($50) The Fluffy Dumplin from Center, Texas. Head cook was Lucas Robbins.
8th place – ($50) Farmers State Bank from Center, Texas. Head cook was Joey Lawson.
9th place – ($50) Real Smoke BBQ from Tenaha, Texas. Head cook was Duane Anderson.
10th place – ($50) Chevy Cookers from Livingston, Texas. Head cook was Cole Clifton.
Brisket
1st place - ($1,000) Chase-N-Moore Smoke from Friendswood, Texas. Head cook was Shawn Moore.
2nd place - ($500) Real Smoke BBQ from Tenaha, Texas. Head cook was Duane Anderson.
3rd place - ($250) Smokin Wrench BBQ from Moody, Texas. Head cook was Drake Braxton.
4th place – ($200) Chevy Cookers from Livingston, Texas. Head cook was Cole Clifton.
5th place – ($100) Pokin’ & Smokin’ from Timpson, Texas. Head cook was Mike Bryce.
6th place - ($50) The Fluffy Dumplin from Center, Texas. Head cook was Lucas Robbins.
7th place – ($50) Lucky Dog from Evadale, Texas. Head cook was Cooter Gibson.
8th place – ($50) Squeals on Wheels from Bardwell, Texas. Head cook was David Lefler.
9th place – ($50) East Texas Smokers from Timpson, Texas. Head cook was Scotty Bryce.
10th place – ($50) PC Meats from Moody, Texas. Head cook was Shawn Prettyman.
Pinto Beans
1st place – Squeals on Wheels from Bardwell, Texas. Head cook was David Lefler.
2nd place – Lucky Dog, from Evadale, Texas. Head cook was Cooter Gibson.
3rd place – Shelby Savings Bank from Center, Texas. Head cook was Will Lucas.
4th place – The Fluffy Dumplin from Center, Texas. Head cook was Lucas Robbins.
5th place – VFW Post 8904 from Center, Texas. Head cook was Mike Wulf.
6th place – W & W Texas BBQ from Center, Texas. Head cook was Preston Whitney.
7th place – Farmers State Bank from Center, Texas. Head cook was Joey Lawson.
8th place – Smoke Life from Nacogdoches, Texas. Head cook was Dustin Windham.
9th place – Pokin’ & Smokin’ from Timpson, Texas. Head cook was Mike Bryce.
10th place – Chevy Cookers from Livingston, Texas. Head cook was Cole Clifton.
Adult Beverage 1st place – East Texas Smokers from Timpson, Texas. Head cook was Scotty Bryce. (Margarita)
Bloody Mary 1st place – Chase-N-Moore Smoke from Friendswood, Texas. Head cook was Shawn Moore.
Chef's Choice 1st place – East Texas Smokers from Timpson, Texas. Head cook was Scotty Bryce. (Pork tenderloin)
People’s Choice
The Fluffy Dumplin
42 Tournament
1st place – Billy Neal and Donny Fountain
2nd place – Rodger and Karen Fancher
Washer Pitching Competition
1st place – Curtis and Ryan Bailey
2nd place – Howell Howard and Jacob Best
