Adam Gautreaux of Cajun Blaze repeated as the champion of the Bayou BBQ Bash Saturday in Morgan City. He's shown with Tim Neal, left, state commandant of the Marine Corps League, and Virginia Sutton, the St. Mary Detachment's commandant.
The Sewart Supply team repeated as St. Mary Parish champions at the 2026 Bayou BBQ Bash.
James Crue was the first People's Choice champion at the Bayou BBQ Bash. He's shown with Marine Corps League St. Mary Detachment Commandant Virginia Sutton and announcer Jeff Boudreaux.
Kristen Merhi of the Yeah Buddy BBQ team won the Mata Tellman Dessert Competition with her Key lime cheesecake. She's shown with Virginia Sutton and Jeff Boudreaux.
Stirring the Pot took home the Corporate trophy at the Bayou BBQ Bash. Also shown are state Marine Corps League Commandant Tim Neal and St. Mary Commandant Virginia Sutton.
Bayou BBQ Bash winners
Adam Gautreau of Cajun Blaze took home the championship trophy and belt buckle for the second straight year at the weekend's Bayou BBQ Bash in Morgan City.
In addition to the overall championship, top prizes went to winners in the Cannata's Kids Q and the Mata Tellman Dessert contest, as well as the Corporate, Parish and People's Choice categories. The People's Choice prize is new this year. People who attended the BBQ Bash could buy a $10 wristband that provided access to sample trays and the right to vote for their personal favorite.
More winners will appear in Wednesday's edition.
The bash was hosted by the Marine Corps League's St. Mary Detachment.
The Review/Bill Decker