BBQ Bonanza

05/29/2026

The BBQ Bonanza website has been updated with all of the 2026 winners! 🎉

Check out the results from:
⚫ BBQ Competition
⚫ Cody’s Cruise-In Car Show
⚫ Demolition Derby
⚫ Burnout Competition

Congratulations again to all of our winners and participants who helped make this year's BBQ Bonanza one of the best yet. Thank you to everyone who competed, volunteered, sponsored, and attended!

See the complete list of winners here:
https://jcy-bbqbonanza.com/

Already looking forward to BBQ Bonanza 2027!

05/19/2026

WOW… what a weekend! ❤️🔥

As we all continue to catch up on sleep after the HUGE crowds, nonstop activities, amazing food, incredible entertainment, and unforgettable memories from the 2026 BBQ Bonanza, we simply want to say THANK YOU.

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, sponsored, competed, judged, performed, organized, donated, cooked, hauled equipment, sold food, operated attractions, and helped in any way to make this event such an incredible success. From our BBQ competitors and vendors to our volunteers and community supporters — this event would not happen without YOU.

We’ll continue posting photos, winner announcements, videos, updates, and information about next year’s event over the coming days and weeks — so keep checking back here on Facebook and on our website:
🌐 https://jcy-bbqbonanza.com/

THANK YOU again for making the 2026 BBQ Bonanza one for the books!

05/19/2026

Our People’s Choice competitions were an incredible success at the 2026 BBQ Bonanza! The response from the public was absolutely overwhelming — we completely SOLD OUT of both wings and pulled pork because so many people wanted to taste and vote! 👏

Congratulations to all of our People’s Choice Winners:

🏆 Wing Competition
🥇 Big Boys BBQ
🥈 Hungry Holler BBQ
🥉 Whiskey Damage

🏆 Pulled Pork Competition
🥇 Big Boys BBQ
🥈 Tower of Smoke BBQ
🥉 Kneecap Q

A HUGE shoutout and THANK YOU to every BBQ team that participated. These competitors spent countless hours preparing amazing food and helping create one of the most interactive and exciting parts of the Bonanza. The public truly loves being part of the judging process, tasting incredible BBQ, and casting their votes for their favorites! ❤️

We appreciate every single competitor, volunteer, and attendee who helped make this event bigger and better than ever. Already counting down to next year!

05/17/2026

As we wrap up our annual BBQ Bonanza....We have some missing or found items from attendees...
1. A child's backpack/diaper bag found at the derby entrance.
2. Love Softball Kids Sweatshirt
3. Brown Wallet

If you are missing or have found one of these items, please contact 814-386-5612 or email [email protected].

Send a message to learn more

05/16/2026

🔥 WHAT. A. NIGHT. 🔥

Friday Night at the 2026 BBQ Bonanza was absolutely incredible! Thank you to everyone who came out and packed the grounds for an evening full of family fun, great food, roaring engines, live entertainment, and AMAZING BBQ!

Families enjoyed the Kids Zone with face painting, balloon animals, bounce houses, tie dye, sand art, sensory activities, and the petting zoo

Our Food & Craft Vendors kept the crowds busy all evening with delicious treats, shopping, and local favorites

The Car Cruise-In brought out an awesome lineup of vehicles, and the Burnout Competition had the crowd fired up with smoke, horsepower, and nonstop excitement! 🔥

Huge thanks to Derek Heidelfor providing great live music and entertainment throughout the evening

The People’s Choice Wing Competition was a massive hit once again, with attendees tasting incredible wings from talented pitmasters before casting their votes for the best of the best

And the Ultimate Mystery Meat BBQ Challenge with Kevin Tracy brought laughs, surprises, and serious grilling skills to the stage!

From axe throwing to packed crowds and nonstop energy, Friday night was one to remember. THANK YOU for supporting the BBQ Bonanza and helping make this event bigger and better every year!

05/15/2026

🍖We have one final batch of Half Rack sponsors to thank before the gates open in just three hours!🍖

THANK YOU, Chow Korral and K&K Sealcoating LLC! We appreciate the continued support!

05/15/2026

🔥THANK YOU to John C. Yenter Associates, Inc for their Grand Hog sponsorship!🔥

BBQ Bonanza is made possible by your generosity year after year!

05/15/2026

🔥 RAFFLE TIME at the BBQ Bonanza! 🔥

Only $5 per ticket for your chance to win these AMAZING prizes:

🥇 1st Place – Blackstone 4-Burner Flat Top Griddle
Cook breakfast, burgers, cheesesteaks, and more for the whole crowd on this massive outdoor griddle!

🥈 2nd Place – Blackstone Pizza Oven
Make hot, crispy, restaurant-style pizzas in minutes right from your backyard or campsite!

🥉 3rd Place – 50 Quart Gatorade Rolling Cooler
Keep drinks ice cold all weekend long with this heavy-duty rolling cooler built for tailgates and parties!

🎟 Just $5 per ticket — available during the BBQ Bonanza!