A new winner crowned at the Charles City BBQ challenge

Cory Hicken of Slop House BBQ gets his ribs ready for the taste test. Slop House BBQ came in 1st place for certified judging. Press photos by Thomas Nelson.

Dave William, Steve and Tory Stallsmith and Jeremy Wilson at Quality Auto Service BBQ.

Dan DeBower at Double D BBQ prepares more ribs for Charles City residents.

Calvin Sayers and Joseph Sayers meticulously prepares ribs at Brady Bos VooDoo BBQ.

Steven and Corey Schmidt at 2 Sauced 2 Park. The Schmidts have participated in BBQ events for six years.