Next IBCA Meeting will be:

October 3, 2007

North Main BBQ          406 N Main, Euless, TX

7:00 p.m.

4th Annual Pit Rasslers Classic, Naples, TX   A BIG SUCCESS with 72 teams

Congratulations to John Arnold, Brad & Mary Caraway, and their BBQ committee for putting on a great event this year.  The additional $10,000 plus 90% of the entry fee had teams from all over Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma competing for the big payouts and a chance of being named the Texas State Champion.

The committee served all the cooks a fish dinner on Friday night and breakfast on Saturday morning.  Judging started at 10 am with beans and Judy had all the cooks seated and ready to go.  We had chicken, pork spare ribs, pulled pork and brisket categories and always had plenty of judges.  Brad and his crew made sure that those that were parked a long way from the judging area had a golf cart or 4-wheeler there to pick them up at turn-in times. 

The judging went very smooth this year with plenty of help.  Jan did a great job of being the Head Judge for this event with the help of Cindy Weatherford, Mena, AR., Andy & Lynn Hollerman, Lafayette, LA., Vanessa Graham, Cindy, Peggy Bethell, and Lynn.  We want to thank Peggy for making sandwiches for our lunch. 

Congratulations to Waldo Strein, Lost Gonzo, on winning Grand Champion and Barbie Strein, Lost Gonzo, Too, being named Reserve.  Also congratulations to Joanne Blanchard for winning the big raffle drawing.

Mark LABOR DAY Week-end 2008 and plan to attend this event.  They are planning to make it bigger and better.

46 Teams Participate in Hill County Go-Texan BBQ, Hillsboro, TX

An increase of 8 teams this year over last year at the event—it was warm but at least we had a breeze blowing through the judging area.  Tammy Christian and the Go-Texan Committee do a great job every year making sure that everything runs smooth.  This is another event that always has their judges lined up and ready to be seated as soon as needed.

Thanks to Peggy, Paula, Leah, and Kennie for helping in the judging area and all of the others that were helping serve the drinks and make sure that the tables were clean.

Congratulations to Ivan LeLux, Varmit Cookin’, on his first Grand Champion , Marty Marak, Duelin’ Stacks, Reserve, and Michelle Wade, Hill County Go-Texan winner to represent Hill County at the Houston Rodeo event in February, 2008.

Additional Information for those planning to attend the Traders Village event Oct 12-14, 2007.

There are NO HOOK-UPS.  Bring your generators.  The event is held on the parking lot of Traders Village which is a huge flea market.

Motels with in 5 miles of the event:

Quality Inn & Suites 972-641-3021  **

Whitten Inn  817-467-3535 **

Days Inn  972-623-1998

Ramada Inn  972-263-4421

Super 8 Motel  817-652-0917

Sleep Inn  817-649-1010

**ask for Traders Village rate.

Traders Village address is 2602 Mayfield Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052  972-647-2331