Grand Champions

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West Kentucky Moonswiners & Regulators BBQ (tie)

Smokey D's

Smokin Hose Grillin Team

Larry, Darrell & Darrell

Cookies Grill

J-Mack Cookers

Big Daddy’s

Larry, Darrell & Darrell

Good Ole Boys

Waldon’s Hunting Lodge

Backwood’s BBQ

Waldon’s Hunting Lodge

Larry, Darrell & Darrell

Buzzard Brothers

Larry, Darrell & Darrell

Barbecue on the River

BBQ on the River, A Community Charitable Event! Can you think of a better way to spend an early fall weekend than enjoying great BBQ, lively entertainment, exquisite crafts, a charming downtown and a great time with friends. Come join us in Paducah, KY for three great days of BBQ Bliss as 50 plus BBQ teams from Western Kentucky and beyond cook up over 60 tons of meat in hopes of taking home the coveted Grand Champions trophy. Along with delicious mouthwatering food and fabulous fun you will be helping out many local charitable organization. Make your plans now to be in Paducah, September 26 thru 28, 2013 for our 19th Ever BBQ on the River.

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Grand Champions

Grand Champions

Barbecue on the River

Our Mission:

Raise the most money for charity.

Cook the best BBQ in the country.

Draw the biggest crowd to historic downtown Paducah.