Barnett is Bayou BBQ Bash Grand Champion

Dustin Barnett of Southern Q was awarded the top prize of Grand Champion Saturday at the conclusion of the 11th annual Bayou BBQ Bash presented by the Marine Corps League, St. Mary Detachment 600. Taking home the Reserve Champion award was Adam Gautreau of Cajun Blaze.
Barnett received a trophy and a special Bayou BBQ Bash ring created by Klutts Jewelers.
The three day event began with a welcome event Thursday before competition began Friday and Saturday under the U.S. 90 bridge in downtown Morgan City. More than 30 teams from across Louisiana and several states competed in the Barbecue Competitors Alliance-sanctioned event.
Sam Guarisco of The Station BBQ was crowned this year’s St. Mary Parish Champion. The Corporate Champion was Chris Bridge of The Smoke House.
In the Kids-Q contest, Jaxsen Airado was first in pork chop category, Steven Sims was second and Bryce Barrilleaux was third. First in the chicken category was Audrey Cheramie, second was Olivia Viet Vu and Raillie Cheramie was third.
The top adult winners in each category was Adam Gautreau’s Cajun Blaze, first in brisket; James Curse’s Stockyard Landing, first in chicken and Dustin Barnett’s Southern Q, first in ribs.
Bayou BBQ Bash was founded in 2012 by Mata Tellman and the late Don Tellman.