OC Backyard BBQ Brawl

12/30/2025

11/05/2025

We want to send out a HUGE thank you to all of the cooks that donated their time and prepared the delicious BBQ that fed all those who attended the 7th annual BBB. We also want to share our deepest appreciation to Jeff Champbell with Wicked Que for serving as Chairman of the Judges (w/ the help of Rachel & Wayne Harper) who lead the judging of the barbeque rib competition.

JUDGES:
Rebecca Anglin
Danielle Greer
John Collins
Ian Moreman
Matt Moorman
Mark Thomas

COOKS:
Dustin Gurley and Jacob Barton
Carlton Hale
Tyler McClure
Allen Peck
Ryan Hite
Clay Peck and Paul Thaxton
Blake Rutledge
John Wardlow and Slim Shelnutt
Evan Duvall
Lee Elder
Ken Jennings / Bobby Ratliff
Scott Krissel
Anthony Hefner
Tim Holt

10/25/2025

The guys are out here cooking and ready to roll! 🔥 Dinner @ 6:00PM, Live Auction at 7:30PM! Silent auction bidding starts and raffle ticket sales begin at 5:00PM!

10/25/2025

BBQ. Bidding. Friends. We have it all going on here at the 7th annual OC Backyard BBQ Brawl!

5:00 PM - Raffle Ticket Sales + Silent Auction Bidding
6:00 PM - Dinner
7:30 PM - Live Auction Starts

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO 💙

10/24/2025

Tomorrow’s the day! 🙌 The live auction lineup is looking 🔥 Who’s ready to bid?

We’ll see you at 1410 Old Salem Rd! Dinner @ 6:00PM, Live auction at 7:30 PM! All proceeds go directly to

10/18/2025

Thank you to Perry Keith at Ag-Pro Milledgeville for donating this John Deere PR-G2500I Inverter Generator to our Backyard BBQ Brawl auction! Your support keeps our community powered up.

See you all on October 25th!

10/16/2025

Huge thanks to Erin Wood, NP and Blue Spiral Medspa for an incredible auction donation: 50 units of Botox or Dysport, facial creams, candle, and tote. Bid big and support the Backyard BBQ Brawl benefiting the Oconee Area Resource Council.

10/16/2025

Auction items are rolling in! Grateful for our friends at Watkinsville Power Shop. They are a locally owned business and a proud Gold Sponsor of the Backyard BBQ Brawl! 💛 Watkinsville Power Shop has supported the event every year since it began in 2019. Thank you to Kirt and Tracey Williford for their continued generosity and commitment to our community.

10/15/2025

Hear from Amanda Davis, Executive Director of OARC, and Michaelyn Rozar, OARC’s Food For Kids Coordinator, as they share how the Backyard BBQ Brawl directly supports their Adopt-A-Family program. ❤️ This is what it’s all about!!!! Come on by on October 25th to help local families in need. Thank you for being part of the mission!

10/15/2025

Shout out to some of our auction donators! Whether it be items, your time, or services we truly can’t thank you all enough for making this event what it is. 100% of proceeds go directly to !!! Please reach out if you’d like to donate an item to the event.

DJ Chuck Couch
Antique Acres
Herc Rentals
South Main Brewery
Hunter Hargrave - Creekside Cabin
Reform Pilates
Franklin Gun Shop

10/14/2025

POTTS. FAMILY. MEATS. Another incredible donation ready to be auctioned! Are you bidding for a quarter of a cow or the cooler? (Or both!!!!!) SEE YOU OCTOBER 25th!!