ABOVE: Limp Brisket from Lexington serves their award winning BBQ to attendees of the Blowin' The Doors Off BBQ on June 1. Later that evening the cookers were named Best Overall in the contest.

RIGHT: Abby Stallbaumer enjoyed her first time of judging the Oconto BBQ, and was lucky enough to draw her favorite category - brisket. She said she would happily judge again if given the opportunity! (Courier photos by Ellen Mortensen)

Mike Wendorff jots notes down on his judging sheet at the Oconto BBQ on June 1. Wendorff has judged the contest nearly every year of its existence.