09/14/2025
THANK YOU!
The Sterling NE Ruritans would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to everyone who made our 3rd Annual BBQ event such a great success!
To all the BBQ contestants and their families, thank you for hanging out with us in the heat and bringing your best to the competition. Your time, effort, and incredible food are what make this event so special.
A big shoutout to Blend Ashland, Street Treats, KJ's Emporium, Pam Truscott and the Junior Class, Nathan Wade Country, and all of our amazing volunteers — we couldn’t have done it without you!
We also want to give a huge thank you to our sponsors and supporters for your generous donations to the raffle. Your contributions truly made a difference: Scheels, Across the Trax, Adeline's Bakery, Haynes Place Massage Therapy, Jet Stop, Haven on 613, Complete Chiropractic and Wellness, Topp's Small Engine, Blend Ashland, Eric McDonald, Shari Grof-Topp, Jody Albers, Ben Briggs, and Anheuser-Busch — we appreciate your continued support!
To our judges — thank you for taking on the tough job of choosing winners. It’s not a real competition without you, and we’re so grateful for your time and expertise.
Lastly, to the Sterling and surrounding communities that came together for fun, food, and fellowship.
If you have any suggestions, comments, or concerns, we’d love to hear from you. Your feedback helps us make each year better than the last.
Thank you again for being part of something special — we can’t wait to see you all next year!
— The Sterling NE Ruritans