2017 Lions Club BBQ Cook-off featured 29 teams vying for top prizes

Image: Italy Lions Club members Meg Lyons, and Flossie Gowin, along with fellow members Karen and Donald Brummett pose with the Italy Lion Club banner after as the 2017 BBQ Cook-off comes to a successful end.

Italy Lions Club members Meg Lyons, and Flossie Gowin, along with fellow members Karen and Donald Brummett pose with the Italy Lion Club banner after as the 2017 BBQ Cook-off comes to a successful end. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Italy Lions Club banner backdrops the trophies about to be presented.

The Italy Lions Club banner backdrops the trophies about to be presented. (Barry Byers)

Image: J.D. Jackie Cate, who is currently campaigning to be the next Mayor of Italy, helps judge the brisket competition by voting for his favorites. Remember to Vote May 6th in our city election.

J.D. Jackie Cate, who is currently campaigning to be the next Mayor of Italy, helps judge the brisket competition by voting for his favorites. Remember to Vote May 6th in our city election. (Barry Byers)

Image: Happy to win a ribbon!

Happy to win a ribbon! (Barry Byers)

Image: The annual Italy Lions Club BBQ Cook-off great opportunity for kids to compete as well.

The annual Italy Lions Club BBQ Cook-off great opportunity for kids to compete as well. (Barry Byers)

Image: I think the cowboy hats tied.

I think the cowboy hats tied. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bringing a trophy back to Wills Point!

Bringing a trophy back to Wills Point! (Barry Byers)

Image: That guy won a ribbon!

That guy won a ribbon! (Barry Byers)

Image: Proud to win a ribbon!

Proud to win a ribbon! (Barry Byers)

Image: Smokin’ Apple BBQ being represented during the awards’ presentation.

Smokin’ Apple BBQ being represented during the awards’ presentation. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lions Club members Flossie Gowin and Donald Brummett present the local Braggin’ Rights trophy to Joe Chadwick for the second consecutive year! Flossie’s only request was for Joe to dust it off before bringing it back next year.
Lions Club members Flossie Gowin and Donald Brummett present the local Braggin’ Rights trophy to Joe Chadwick for the second consecutive year! Flossie’s only request was for Joe to dust it off before bringing it back next year. (Barry Byers)
Image: Italy Lions Club member Donald Brummett presents Robt Erlansor with a ribbon and a trophy!

Italy Lions Club member Donald Brummett presents Robt Erlansor with a ribbon and a trophy! (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Lions Club member Donald Brummett presents Randy Brumbelow with a ribbon and trophy for 2nd Place in the Pulled Pork category.

Italy Lions Club member Donald Brummett presents Randy Brumbelow with a ribbon and trophy for 2nd Place in the Pulled Pork category. (Barry Byers)

Image: That’s how you get ’er done!

That’s how you get ’er done! (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Lions Club member Donald Brummett presents Terry Bowling, of Blooming Grove, with a ribbon.

Italy Lions Club member Donald Brummett presents Terry Bowling, of Blooming Grove, with a ribbon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Earning a ribbon during the 2017 Italy Lions Club BBQ Cook-off!

Earning a ribbon during the 2017 Italy Lions Club BBQ Cook-off! (Barry Byers)

Image: That’s what I’m talking about!

That’s what I’m talking about! (Barry Byers)

Image: It was also pet day at the BBQ as Italy Lions Club member Donald Brummett presents David Leflere with a ribbon and trophy.

It was also pet day at the BBQ as Italy Lions Club member Donald Brummett presents David Leflere with a ribbon and trophy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Enjoying a full day of BBQ, prizes and fun!

Enjoying a full day of BBQ, prizes and fun! (Barry Byers)

Image: Congratulations! After all, it’s not everyday you win a ribbon for cooking dinner.

Congratulations! After all, it’s not everyday you win a ribbon for cooking dinner. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Smoking Bohemian earns a ribbon!

The Smoking Bohemian earns a ribbon! (Barry Byers)

Image: A ribbon, a trophy and a smile!

A ribbon, a trophy and a smile! (Barry Byers)

Image: Everyone sets up for the results of the judging during the 2017 Italy Lions Club BBQ Cook-off held at Upchurch Ballpark.

Everyone sets up for the results of the judging during the 2017 Italy Lions Club BBQ Cook-off held at Upchurch Ballpark. (Barry Byers)

Image: Guests enjoying the vendor booths during the 2017 Italy Lions Club BBQ Cook-off.

Guests enjoying the vendor booths during the 2017 Italy Lions Club BBQ Cook-off. (Barry Byers)

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