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  1. Interstate BBQ Festival Hagerstown, MD

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    by Mark Gibbs, Pitmaster of The Checkered Flag 500 BBQ

    The second annual Interstate BBQ Festival is in the books for 2017.  This competition has quickly become one of the “must-do” contests on the Mid-Atlantic schedule.  In two short years, Rob Immer and his team have put together a well-organized, top flight contest that hosted 57 teams and Chamber of Commerce weather all weekend!

    The contest hosted Dessert, Burger, Kid’s Que and People’s Choice categories as well this year.  Dessert and Kid’s Que was brought home by We Rib U Long Time.  Top scoring Burgers by Brother-Uncle BBQ and People’s Choice was brought home by the Sauce This!  BBQ team.  I am sure they put some addictive chemical in their people’s choice because they have people drooling every week!

    Perhaps the most impressive presentation of the weekend was the MABA good luck shot hosted by Life is Good But BBQ is Better.  Or more accurately, the good luck shot, bloody Mary bar, and food spread. Many folks pitched in and Don and Sandy Wallace played host to what will be hard to beat for future good luck shot hosts…but they’re sure encouraged to try!  Check out videos here of the spread and actual toast given by LIGBBIB pitmaster Don Wallace!

    This contest included a lot of vendors, bands and activities for everyone.  Good Smoke BBQ from New York brought home KCBS Grand Championship.  MABA’s own Drilling and Grilling from Glen Rock, PA brought home the Reserve Grand Championship.  They are on a nice little roll here in the beginning of the season.  Keep it up guys!

    The Chicken category was won by 2 Rhodies BBQ and 2nd was Rhode Hog BBQ (I see a pattern here).  Rib honors were brought home by Piggin’ Whiskey BBQ.  These guys are starting to hit their stride in competition BBQ.  Remember that team name folks!   Drilling and Grilling brought home 1st Place honors in Pork and Bill Gillespie’s Smokin Hoggz MA brought home the big Brisket plank!  Great job to all of the teams that were called and we hope to be back for year three of this great event!

    Individual meat winners:

    Chicken – 2 Rhodies BBQ
    Ribs – Piggin’ Whiskey
    Pork –Drilling & Grilling
    Brisket – Smokin Hoggz BBQ – MA

    Congrats to Good Smoke BBQ for winning grand champion!

    Grand Champion – Good Smoke BBQ
    Reserve – Drilling & Grilling

    Full results can be found here.

  2. MABA Annual Meeting a Huge Success

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    As is tradition, the annual meeting starts with the “MABA Good Luck Shot!”

    On March 11 in Frederick, MD, the Mid-Atlantic Barbecue Association had its annual meeting of the membership.  Despite chilly temperatures outside, the conditions inside were top notch!  The Frederick Moose Lodge was the site and it fit MABA’s marquee event perfectly.  A robust buffet line of good eats was served along with offerings from a full bar and full menu for ordering from our hosts.

    MABA President Luke Darnell got the program kicked off right on time at 1:00pm and highlighted the associations challenges and success in 2016.  The next order of business had MABA Secretary Brian Walrath announce the newly elected board members who will serve two year terms.  Congratulations to Megan Ferguson, Chris Hall, Mark Kenney, Mark Gibbs, and Amy Overbey.  Thank you to all nine candidates that ran.  The election results were very tight and MABA members set a new high water mark with over 50% of the membership voting.

    New MABA Board of Directors, Chris Hall, Megan Ferguson, Mark Kenney, Amy Overbey, and Mark Gibbs

    The next item on the agenda was the Team of the Year awards for each of the four meats and overall.  Congratulations to the four meat winners and overall winner:

    Chicken – 3 Eyz BBQ
    Ribs – 3 Eyz BBQ
    Pork – Checkered Flag 500
    Brisket – Wolf’s Revenge

    Overall – 3 Eyz BBQ

    Congratulations to Tracy, Dan, and Rick for winning 2016 Team of the Year.

    The entire MABA Team of the Year results can be seen here.

    The meeting ended with funnest part of the day and that’s the raffles for the contributed prizes, 29 contest entries, and three awesome cookers!

    In all this was another amazing event, perhaps the best yet according to much of the early feedback.  Thanks to everyone who participated and good luck to everyone in 2017!

     

     

     

  3. MABA State Cup Contests for 2017 Officially Announced

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    The highest finisher from the native state where these contests take place will be eligible for additional prizes from the Mid-Atlantic Barbecue Association including a $250 check, attractive trophy, and possibly other great gifts, TBD!

    Delaware:
    Boo-B-Que Rehobeth Beach, De

    Maryland:
    Maryland State BBQ Bash Bel Air, MD

    New Jersey:
    Que by the Sea Seaside Heights, NJ

    New York:
    The Great Adirondack BBQ Old Forge, NY

    North Carolina:
    Tilley Harley-Davidson Biker Blues BBQ Rally and BBQ Classic Salisbury, NC

    Pennsylvania:
    Keystone Classic BBQ State Championship Harrisburg, PA

    Virginia:
    BBQ Jamboree-Day 1 Fredericksburg, VA

    West Virginia:
    Almost Heaven BBQ Bash Weston, WV

     

  4. MABA is Raffling Off Three Awesome Cookers!

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    The Mid-Atlantic Barbecue Association is pleased to be able to raffle off THREE cookers at the 2017 Annual Meeting.

    The first cooker is a Gateway Drum Smoker®, courtesy of Stone BBQ Supply.

    The second cooker is the demo model of the new Shotgun BBQ Smoker, courtesy of The BBQ Guru. This cooker is not even on the market yet and has been burned a handful of times for show.

    The third, is a portable wood-fire pizza oven called the UUNI, and comes courtesy of Mason Dixon BBQ Services

     

    Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.

    Tickets will be sold on the web until Thursday, March 9, 2017 and in person at the Annual Meeting. You DO NOT need to be present to win.

    Your ticket numbers will be generated at random. Your tickets will be input into the drawing which will be held during the annual meeting on March 11, 2017 in Frederick, MD.

    The Gateway Drum Smoker® winner will receive a gift certificate to redeem at Stone BBQ Supply and the Shotgun BBQ Smoker winner will receive a gift certificate to redeem at The BBQ Guru. Winner will need to contact the manufacturer to order the cooker. Any costs for customization or upgrades to the standard model, taxes, shipping costs, and/or other crating costs are the sole responsibility of the winner.

    Again, you DO NOT need to be present to win this drawing.

    Venue: MABA Annual Meeting
    Starts: Saturday March 11 2017, 12:00pm EST

  5. MABA Board Nominees/Register for the Annual Meeting

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    MABA Board Nominees, Still Time to Be Considered!

    Thanks to the following list of Mid Atlantic Barbecue Association members who have thrown their hat in the ring and agreed to run for a MABA Board of Directors position! If you’re on the fence, or know someone who would make a great candidate to continue to move the association forward, there’s still time!

    Nominations must be submitted before midnight on January 22, 2017 for consideration in this year’s election. Please email nominations to elections@mabbqa.com.

    Bios and interview questions from each nominee will be sent out to all MABA members after the nomination process is over and we confirm all of the candidates.

    Megan Ferguson
    Tracy Hixon
    Mark Kenney
    John Kirby
    Amy Overbey
    David Pavone
    Chris Safley
    Todd Spickler

    2017 Annual Meeting Registration Now Open

    Join us on March 11th for the Mid-Atlantic Barbecue Association’s Annual Meeting, Awards, and Elections! Register today! Hang out with your fellow MABA friends and find out who was voted to the 2017 Board of Directors, what teams won MABA ToY awards, and take your chances at winning numerous BBQ related prizes, including competition entries, in the raffle. Raffle tickets will be sold at the meeting. You must be present to win.

    Stay tuned for more details about raffle prizes as well as information about the hotel block. Also, follow MABA’s Facebook page and www.mabbqa.com for updated information as it becomes available.

    Registration required for ALL attendees. Please register as soon as possible so we can get an approximate headcount. Members attend for free. Guests are just $10. Click here to register.

  6. 2017 Annual Meeting Registration Now Open

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    Join us on March 11th for the Mid-Atlantic Barbecue Association’s Annual Meeting, Awards, and Elections! Register today! Hang out with your fellow MABA friends and find out who was voted to the 2017 Board of Directors, what teams won MABA ToY awards, and take your chances at winning numerous BBQ related prizes, including competition entries, in the raffle. Raffle tickets will be sold at the meeting. You must be present to win.

    Stay tuned for more details about raffle prizes as well as information about the hotel block. Also, follow MABA’s Facebook page and www.mabbqa.com for updated information as it becomes available.

    Registration required for ALL attendees. Please register as soon as possible so we can get an approximate headcount. Members attend for free. Guests are just $10. Click here to register.