BSA BBQ Cook Off Sumter SC

BSA BBQ Cook Off Sumter SC Annual Barbecue Cook-Off Benefiting the Scouting America the Henry Shelor District

The Annual BBQ

03/25/2026
2026 BSA BBQ Cook Off Sumter SC The results are in for the 14th Annual BBQ Cook-Off Benefiting Scouting America. On Marc...
03/25/2026

2026 BSA BBQ Cook Off Sumter SC

The results are in for the 14th Annual BBQ Cook-Off Benefiting Scouting America.

On March 20-21, fifteen competition BBQ teams met at the Sumter American Legion Fair Grounds in Sumter, SC to compete for bragging rights, prizes and trophies. Their first challenge was the Friday Wing Ding. Teams turned in their best chicken wings, always a crowd favorite! Then on Saturday they turned in their pork and rib entries, which were judged by South Carolina Barbeque Association Certified BBQ judges.

Thank you to the organizers, Glenn Button and Emil Wodicka. This was their last event as acting organizers. They have been with the event since the beginning and will be passing the torch to a new team in 2027. The event benefits the Scouting America, Henry Shelor District.

Thanks to everyone who came out to participate, judge and indulge in some good eats! Congratulations to the following winners!!!

🏆Grand Champion: Tail-Gater Hater – Phillip Miles
🏆Reserve Grand Champion: Backwoods Bar-B-Que

Boston Butts
1st Place - Tail-Gater Hater
2nd Place - Backwoods Bar-B-Que
3rd Place – Slinging Meat
4th Place – Monkey Bottom Boys
5th Place – S & M BBQ

Ribs
1st Place – Backwoods Bar-B-Que
2nd Place – Tail-Gater Hater
3rd Place – Men At Work BBQ
4th Place – All Smoked Up

Friday Night Wings
1st Place – S & M BBQ
2nd Place – Papa D’s BBQ

Want to learn how to become a Certified Barbeque Judge or compete, visit www.scbarbeque.com

Wing Contest 1st place - S*M BBQ John Stone pitmaster2nd place - PaPa D’s BBQ David Graham
03/25/2026

Wing Contest

1st place - S*M BBQ John Stone pitmaster

2nd place - PaPa D’s BBQ David Graham

Rib Contest1st place -Backwoods Bar-B-Que Gene Culbertson pitmaster 2nd place - Tail-Gater Hater Phillip Miles pitmast...
03/25/2026

Rib Contest

1st place -Backwoods Bar-B-Que Gene Culbertson pitmaster

2nd place - Tail-Gater Hater Phillip Miles pitmaster

3rd place - Men at Work BBQ Brian Roach pitmaster

4th place - All Smoked Up. Gary Taylor pitmaster

Butt Contest1st place - Tail-Gater Hater Phillip Miles pitmaster2nd place - Backwoods Bar-B-Que Gene Culbertson pitmas...
03/25/2026

Butt Contest

1st place - Tail-Gater Hater Phillip Miles pitmaster

2nd place - Backwoods Bar-B-Que Gene Culbertson pitmaster

3rd place - Slinging Meat David Smith pitmaster

4th place - Monkey Bottom Boys George Ray pitmaster

5th place - S*M BBQ George Ray pitmaster

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9th Annual Boy Scouts BBQ Cook-Off

The Henry Shelor District’s 9th Annual Boy Scouts Barbeque Cook-Off is a championship event sanctioned by the South Carolina Barbeque Association and features some of South Carolina’s most competitive BBQ teams, LIVE music and family activities. Enjoy family fun and good eats Friday night March 27that “Wing Ding Night” from 5:30-9:00 pm. Saturday March 28th is the “Pork BBQ Tasting” & Ribs Competition from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Located at the American Legion Post 15 Fair Grounds, 30 Artillery Drive in Sumter. Proceeds from this event benefit the Boy Scouts P*e Dee Council Programs.

The BBQ cook off is open to all BBQ enthuses. Prizes for the Ninth Annual Barbecue Cook-Off benefiting the Boy Scouts include: $1,000.00, First Place; $750.00, Second Place; $500.00, Third Place; $250.00 Friday Night Wing Ding Winner. Competition will be at its tastiest with local, statewide area teams and affiliates from the South Carolina Barbeque Association.

Both days will be full of fun for the entire family. A free children’s area including jump castle, games and face painting (by Renee Robins of Palmetto Party Faces) will be available. While you enjoy the tasty flavors’ you, your family and friends can enjoy our dynamic entertainment... live bands both days!

The 9th Annual Henry Shelor District BBQ Cook-Off funds raised will be used to support Camp Coker and to help support district camporees and the P*e Dee Council Programs. The P*e Dee Council was organized in 1928, it is composed of 11 counties in northeastern South Carolina. Henry Shelor has about 750 scouts in programs ranging from Cub Scouts to venture Scouts. The district includes Sumter, Lee, and Clarendon Counties. Camp Coker is a year-round facility and plays host to a variety of scouting events including: Unit Camping Opportunities, Training Courses, Council Events, District Events, and OA Functions.