Riverwalk Festival: Lowell, MI

[sfisch]

This ones on July 11-12, anyone going for sure?
Deb and I may attend for the weekend.

Scott

[EatonHoggBBQ]

We'll be there. Looking forward to seeing some old friends.

[sfisch]

So, besides John, anyone else?

Scott

[Bbq Bubba]

A little more info would be helpful.

[bbqbull]

Is this the same contest?

http://www.glbbqa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21

[sfisch]

Bubba,
there is a direct link on the GLBBQA homepage, just click on it for all the info.

Scott

[sfisch]

Got an email from the folks at the Riverwalk Festival asking for some help with judges, the email is below:

Forgive me for taking advantage of your emails in a recent email that was
sent to all of us from Michael Terry.

I am in hopes that you may be able to help us find some more certified
judges for our 1st Pauly's Brew B-Q Throwdown. Our event is sanctioned and
will be held on July 11 & 12, in Lowell, Michigan (Sat & Sun). We currently
have 8 judges signed up. We will need 36 judges and 6 table judges based on
35 teams. So our number of judges could be less depending on how many teams
we get signed up.

I am wondering if you have a database of judges we can contact either by
snail mail or email. Any information would be very helpful at this point.

In the future, we would be happy to share our information with all of you as
well. None of our events have a conflict with dates. I have attached our
applications for both judges and teams. We look forward to hearing from
you.

Sincerely,

Liz Baker
Executive Director
Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
113 Riverwalk Plaza
616-897-9161
www.discoverlowell.org
www.riverwalkfestival.org

[EatonHoggBBQ]

If they're expecting to get 100% CBJ's good luck. I've never been to a contest yet that was 100%. Strange thing, Michigan has about 80 to 85 CBJ's and our contests still have trouble getting CBJ's . I realize that some of the judges are also comp cooks so that lowers the available numbers a bit. But what's the rest of the judges doing? Don't make no sense, take the class, get certified, but don't get involved. My sister volunteered to judge at Lowell, but got turned down because she's not a CBJ. Hope it don't turn out to be like the Mt. Morris contest last year. Not enough judges so they grabbed anyone they could and made them a judge. We also had seven entries to judge instead of the usual six.

[sfisch]

Ok kids, this one's next.
Whose competing,
Whose, judging,
Whose just going over to hang out?

Scott

[tonto1117]

Wer'e in. Talked with Liz Baker this morning, they are at 15 teams as of now with a few more apps on the way. They are still looking for Judges...they have 13 CB'Js signed up and need a few more.

Scott, I know your not a CBJ, but have tons of BBQ experience....if your planning on heading down anyway, why don't you give Liz a call and tell her you would like to judge. From a competetors standpoint, I'd much rather have folks like you judging then Joe Blow off the street.

[sfisch]

THeresa,
thanks for the compliment. I'll talk with Debbie tonight and lock things in and call Liz and volunteer to judge.
Problem is I don't get to hang around you guys and sample all your stuff!!

Scott

[spydermike72]

THeresa,
thanks for the compliment. I'll talk with Debbie tonight and lock things in and call Liz and volunteer to judge.
Problem is I don't get to hang around you guys and sample all your stuff!!

Scott

Yeah you do, you just dont know who's it is...

[sfisch]

guess that makes sense, making sense, huh, kind of funny coming from you :)

Scott

[spydermike72]

guess that makes sense, making sense, huh, kind of funny coming from you :)

Scott

Yeah sort of like Leinenkugels...

[sfisch]

Got an update, see the info below:


We currently have 17 judges, all but one are certified. We believe that we
will end up with 20 teams. Right this moment we have 15 teams, so I will
need to have at least 24 judges. So let me know if you want to. Then fill
out the application and fax back today if possible. Thanks much.


Scott

[EatonHoggBBQ]

I think they need to get hot and make out their confirmed judges list. Some people may need some advance notice as to whether they made the cut or not. Accommodations, work schedule changes, and other personal commitments may need to be taken care of in order to attend this contest. It would be nice to have 100% CBJ's, but don't make others wait, hoping that's going to happen.

[tonto1117]

I think they need to get hot and make out their confirmed judges list. Some people may need some advance notice as to whether they made the cut or not. Accommodations, work schedule changes, and other personal commitments may need to be taken care of in order to attend this contest. It would be nice to have 100% CBJ's, but don't make others wait, hoping that's going to happen.

I would hope so to John.With it only being a little more then a week away I would think the time is now. If you get anything from them please let us know if you can.Thanks.

[sfisch]

John;
You may want to drop Liz an email. I faxed over a judge's application and Liz emailed back saying she got it and was counting on me being there to judge.

Scott

[EatonHoggBBQ]

I would hope so to John.With it only being a little more then a week away I would think the time is now. If you get anything from them please let us know if you can.Thanks.

OK got a confirmation today, wifey and me are both in. See you all next Sunday. :)

[tonto1117]

OK got a confirmation today, wifey and me are both in. See you all next Sunday. :)

Thanks for the heads up!! Have a good 4th and see you next weekend.

[michiana mark]

Got confirmation yesterday too. I'll be in the judges tent as well. I' m looking forward to meeting a few new faces, and seeing a few old ones.

Spydermike, I'll be glad to judge those non garnished entries as well.:rolleyes:

[sfisch]

Mike told me that unfortunately he has a family matter to attend to out of town and won't be able to make it, Bubba isn't going to be there either.
Heck, Could be alot of fun. :)

Scott

[tonto1117]

I' m looking forward to meeting a few new faces, and seeing a few old ones.



Did you just call me old????:mad::p Glad to hear we'll be seeing you!

[sfisch]

As of today, here's a list of the teams entered:

Arcadia Brewery

Dann Boland : 2 Skinny Cooks
MatthewSernau : AWW Hell
Jared Chappel : Barbeque Inc.
Kim Hicks : Beale St Smokehouse BBQ
Troy Connor : Extreme Roasters
Ford Alison: Great Lakes BBQ & Feed Co
Mike Zemenick : Motley Que Crew
Julie Applegate : Mrs. Dog's M22 BBQ
Charles Henk : OleKenchucki BBQ Team
Bill Smith: Pigs-N-Digs BBQ Team
Larry Spagnuolo: Pork of the North
Walt Munroe: Smoken' Scotsmen
Mike Warrelman : Squirrels 2 BBQ
Josh Hance: Sweet Racks
Thomas Franklin: Tommy-Ques BBQ

[michiana mark]

Did you just call me old????:mad::p Glad to hear we'll be seeing you!

No, that would have been the Rev.:D

[spydermike72]

Mike told me that unfortunately he has a family matter to attend to out of town and won't be able to make it, Bubba isn't going to be there either.
Heck, Could be alot of fun. :)

Scott

Yep, it is true, I will not be at Lowell due to a family matter. I know Scott will have fun without me there to harass him. I am counting on Mark to keep him in line....

Have fun all, I will be there in spirit!!!

[sfisch]

Good luck down there Mike.

Scott

[michiana mark]

Yep, it is true, I will not be at Lowell due to a family matter. I know Scott will have fun without me there to harass him. I am counting on Mark to keep him in line....

Have fun all, I will be there in spirit!!!

May have to have the Rev. sedate him with some "holy water" after judging.:D

[sfisch]

Mark,
Are you going to be there at all on Saturday?

Scott

[EatonHoggBBQ]

Scott,
save us some of that Sunday morning judges breakfast. We'll be getting there sometime between 9:00 and 9:30am. 145mi. ride for us.

[sfisch]

John,
I will save it in my belly!! Have a safe trip.

Scott

[michiana mark]

Mark,
Are you going to be there at all on Saturday?

Scott

No, I work Sat. night. Just hopefully not till 7 am Sunday morning:eek:

[sfisch]

Deb and I are planning on leaving Saturday around 1pm. Will check in at the motel and wander on over to the event.
See you all whenever!

Scott

[EatonHoggBBQ]

John,
I will save it in my belly!! Have a safe trip.

Scott

Well you could at least save me a sausage link. :mad:

[tmogg]

good luck to all teams ! wish i could have joined in. see some of you at mt. Morris.

[Capt Dan]

good luck to all teams ! wish i could have joined in. see some of you at mt. Morris.

Same here!;)

[EatonHoggBBQ]

Once again:

GC = Smokin Scotsmen

RGC = Extreme Roasters

Congrats to all who walked.

[BruceB]

Great job Walt, T and the crew. Congrats to Troy for RG, and to all who got calls.

[Dave]

Congrats again to the Scotsmen and Roasters, you're on a roll.....

[sfisch]

Ford got 2 calls as well as Larry & Sue (Pork of the North).
What a great set up and very well run for a first year event. I see this one getting pretty big next year.
Judging for the first time was fun, learned some good stuff.
I think getting that CBJ class as our winter project is a really good idea, will help all cookers learn what the judges are looking for and at.

Congrats to everyone who participated an it was good to see those who were there to judge.
Scott

[michiana mark]

Congrats again to the Scotsmen, and Extreme Roasters. Good showing by Ford and Pork of the North.

Great setting for a comp, looked to be well organized and ran. Should get bigger next year.

Great to be at the judges table, some great bbq, and some that needed a little tlc.

Sfisch great to see you again. Eatonhoog, nice to put a face to the name. Your sister seemed to enjoy the judging as well.


A special thanks to the Scotsmen for their post judging hospitality. Lindy was happy to meet you all, as this was her first appearance at a comp. I believe she may want to do this again.;)

[jmeds75]

Congrats to everyone who participated and to Smokin' Scotsmen, Extreme Roasters, and all who got calls!!

Sounds like it was a great event!! Maybe next year I'll try a west side event!!

Looking forward to Mt. Morris...

[tmogg]

Pauly's Brew-B-Q Throw-down
Lowell, MI
07/11/2009 - 07/12/2009


Grand Champion: Smoken' Scotsmen
Reserve Champion: Extreme Roasters

Overall:
1 Smoken' Scotsmen
2 Extreme Roasters
3 Motley Que Crew
4 Pork of the North
5 The Black Pig BBQ
6 Squirrels 2 BBQ
7 Ole Ken-chuckie BBQ
8 Mrs. Dog's M22 BBQ
9 Here Piggy, Piggy
10 Great Lakes BBQ & Feed C
11 2 Skinny Cooks
12 Sweet Racks BBQ
13 Snake Strike BBQ
14 BBQ Mole
15 Big Bad Wolf
16 Beale St Smokehouse BBQ
17 Pigs-N-Digs BBQ Team
18 Indiana Joe's
19 AWW Hell
20 Hot, Smoky and Righteous
21 Barbeque Inc.



Chicken:
1 Motley Que Crew
2 Smoken' Scotsmen
3 Mrs. Dog's M22 BBQ
4 Great Lakes BBQ & Feed C
5 Ole Ken-chuckie BBQ
6 Extreme Roasters
7 Pigs-N-Digs BBQ Team
8 Squirrels 2 BBQ
9 Hot, Smoky and Righteous
10 AWW Hell
11 Here Piggy, Piggy
12 Big Bad Wolf
13 Beale St Smokehouse BBQ
14 Indiana Joe's
15 The Black Pig BBQ
16 Sweet Racks BBQ
17 BBQ Mole
18 2 Skinny Cooks
19 Snake Strike BBQ
20 Pork of the North


Ribs:
1 Smoken' Scotsmen
2 BBQ Mole
3 2 Skinny Cooks
4 Extreme Roasters
5 Here Piggy, Piggy
6 Pork of the North
7 The Black Pig BBQ
8 Sweet Racks BBQ
9 Ole Ken-chuckie BBQ
10 Hot, Smoky and Righteous
11 Mrs. Dog's M22 BBQ
12 Motley Que Crew
13 Snake Strike BBQ
14 Indiana Joe's
15 Barbeque Inc.
16 Squirrels 2 BBQ
17 Great Lakes BBQ & Feed C
18 AWW Hell
19 Big Bad Wolf
20 Pigs-N-Digs BBQ Team
21 Beale St Smokehouse BBQ



Pork:
1 Squirrels 2 BBQ
2 Pork of the North
3 The Black Pig BBQ
4 Extreme Roasters
5 Smoken' Scotsmen
6 Ole Ken-chuckie BBQ
7 Motley Que Crew
8 Big Bad Wolf
9 Snake Strike BBQ
10 Barbeque Inc.
11 Beale St Smokehouse BBQ
12 Great Lakes BBQ & Feed C
13 Here Piggy, Piggy
14 Mrs. Dog's M22 BBQ
15 Hot, Smoky and Righteous
16 2 Skinny Cooks
17 Sweet Racks BBQ
18 AWW Hell
19 Pigs-N-Digs BBQ Team
20 Indiana Joe's
21 BBQ Mole


Brisket:
1 Pork of the North
2 Smoken' Scotsmen
3 Motley Que Crew
4 Extreme Roasters
5 Great Lakes BBQ & Feed C
6 2 Skinny Cooks
7 Squirrels 2 BBQ
8 The Black Pig BBQ
9 Mrs. Dog's M22 BBQ
10 Sweet Racks BBQ
11 Ole Ken-chuckie BBQ
12 Here Piggy, Piggy
13 Beale St Smokehouse BBQ
14 Pigs-N-Digs BBQ Team
15 BBQ Mole
16 Indiana Joe's
17 Snake Strike BBQ
18 Big Bad Wolf
19 AWW Hell
20 Barbeque Inc.
21 Hot, Smoky and Righteous

[Rich Parker]

Wow - 21 teams sounds like a lot. Congrats to Smokin Scotsmen!

[Big Al]

Congrats to our GLBBQA members on a great showing!

[EatonHoggBBQ]

Here's a few pics from Lowell.

Paulys Brew B-Q (http://img375.imageshack.us/slideshow/player.php?id=img375/1244/1247523808n9y.smil)

[Rich Parker]

Thanks for the pics.

I think Ford was asking for some pics of his trailer at BBQ Brethren.

[sfisch]

John,
that one guy must have been the best looking judge!

Scott

[bbqbull]

Great photos, thanks for sharing them with us!

[EatonHoggBBQ]

Thanks for the pics.

I think Ford was asking for some pics of his trailer at BBQ Brethren.

I already sent them to him. Thanks.....

John,
that one guy must have been the best looking judge!

Scott

Well he sure wasn't the hungriest looking judge, especially since he ate my breakfast. :D

[tonto1117]

Thanks folks;) Like Scott and others have said, for a first year event I think they did an outstanding job and all of the other cooks I talked with said the same thing....sure hope it happens again next year!!

Great to see everyone.....until next time.:)