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Cannata's Kid's Q, first place, under 13,
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Cannata's Kid's Q, first place, 13-16,
Kody LeCoq

Cannata's Kid's Q, first place, 13-16,
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Cannata's Kid's Q, second place, 13-16,
Noelle Cheramie

Cannata's Kid's Q, third place, 13-16,
Anari Bias

Cannata's Kid's Q winners

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 10:34am

Cannata's once again sponsored a barbecue competition for youngster. Nineteen young people took part in under 13 and 13-16 categories.

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Mata Tellman Dessert, first place,
Kristen Merhi, Key lime cheesecake

Mata Tellman Dessert, second place,
Deborah Gardina, banana pudding

Mata Tellman Dessert, third place,
Richard 'Buddy' Howell, peach cobbler

BBQ Bash Mata Tellman Dessert winners

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 10:29am

The Bayou BBQ Bash included a dessert competition named for the late Mata Tellman, one of the founders of the bash. The winners are shown with Marine Corps League St.

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Adam Gautreau of the Cajun Blaze team receives the trophy and belt buckle signifying the overall championship in the Bayou BBQ Bash. Gautreau also won the Chicken and Brisket competitions. He's shown with state Marine Corps League Commandant Tim Neal and St. Mary Commandant Virginia Sutton.

Danny Titos of the Road Toad Smoke N BBQ team accepts the plaque for winning the Ribs competition. He's shown with Marine Corps League St. Mary Commandant Virginia Sutton and announcer Jeff Boudreaux.