Middleton Civitan Club Announce 2025 BBQ Cookoff Contest Winners
The Middleton Civitan Club hosted its 3rd Crossroads BBQ Cookoff at Middleton City Park on Saturday, June 28, 2025. There were 11 teams competing in the categories of Ribeye Steak, Chicken, and Ribs, and a Kids Burger competition with three individual youth.
Middleton Civitan Club 2025 BBQ Cookoff Contest Winners Photo Gallery
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Kids Burgers 1st Place: Jannin Johnson 
Kids Burgers 2nd Place: BJ McCarley 
Kids Burgers Third Place: Tannsley Cossar 
Ribeye Steak (pictured l to r): Big D’s Que, 1st Place; Heavenly Manna, 2nd Place; and Chris Smalley, 3rd Place 
Chicken (pictured l to r): Big Lady’s Que, 1st Place; Meat Sweats, 2nd Place; and Rodney Jones, 3rd Place 
Ribs (pictured l to r): United Pork Smokers, 1st Place; Big Lady’s Que, 2nd Place; and Heavenly Manna, 3rd Place 
Champions (pictured l to r): Grand Champion Big Lady’s Que and Reserve Grand Champion Heavenly Manna
Along with the BBQ contest, attendees of the cookoff enjoyed a Saturday in the park shopping from vendors and food trucks selling a variety of drinks and foods, as well as jewelry, purses, and other items. There was also live music, line dancing, children’s games, a bounce house, and face painting.
The Middleton Club was chartered in June 2002 and continues to raise funds to support developmentally disabled children and adults. It also awards one scholarship per year to a graduating senior from Middleton High School.
“We thank our judges, the City of Middleton, and all municipalities throughout Hardeman County for their support and participation,” said Ramona Spencer of the Middleton Civitan Club.
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