Blind Pig BBQ - Award winning barbeque team from Philadelphia

   

Philly Blind Pig BBQ Schedule

 

2016 Schedule:

 
April 1 - 2 The Ironman

Greencastle, PA

 
     
April 16 -17 Dawson Street Pub

Philadelphia, PA

 
     
June 3 - 4 Que for the Troops

Levittown, PA

 
     
June 19 - 20 Almost heaven BBQ

Winchester, VA

 
     
July 8 - 9 NJ State BBQ Championship

Wildwood, NJ

 
     
July 16 – 17 Dawson Street Pub

Philadelphia, PA

 
     
July 30 Philly BBQ Fest

Citizen Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA

 
August 6 On Site Catering  
August 20 - 21 Dawson Street Pub

Philadelphia, PA

 
     
August 26 - 27 New Holland Summerfest

New Holland, PA

 
     
September 17 – 18 Dawson Street Pub

Philadelphia, PA

 
     
September 23 – 23 Sunset Beach BBQ

Cape Charles, VA

 
October 15 – 16 Dawson Street Pub

Philadelphia, PA

 
October 28 – 29 Commander Brew n Que

Ocean City, MD

 
November 12 – 13 Six Flags Great Adventure

Jackson, NJ

 

 


Past Competitions:

 

2015 Schedule:

 
Feb. 6 - 7, 2015 Brasstown Valley’s BBQ Throwdown

Young Harris, GA

10th place brisket

7th place pork

11th place overall

 
     
April 10 -11, 2015 Delaware’s Triple Threat BBQ Fest

Harrington, DE

 
     
May 1 - 2, 2015 Naptown BBQ

Annapolis, MD

 
     
May 8 - 9, 2015 Smoke in the Valley

Green Lane, PA

 
     
May 29 - 30, 2015 Pig and a Jig BBQ Fest

Snow Hill, MD

 

 
     
June 5 - 6, 2015 Que for the Troops

Levittown, PA

 
     
June 19 - 20, 2015 Almost heaven BBQ

Winchester, VA

 
     
July 10 - 12, 2015 NJ State BBQ Championship

Wildwood, NJ

 
? Stephen Starr-Garry Maddox Ribfest

Citizen Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA

 
August 28 - 29, 2015 New Holland Summerfest

New Holland, PA

 

 


2014 Schedule:

 
Feb. 7 - 8, 2014 Brasstown Valley’s BBQ Throwdown

Young Harris, GA

4th place ribs

 
     
April 11 -12, 2014 Delaware’s Triple Threat BBQ Fest

Harrington, DE

 
     
May 9 - 10, 2014 Smoke in the Valley

Green Lane, PA

2nd place ribs

4th place overall (54 teams)

 
     
May 30 - 31, 2014 Pig and a Jig BBQ Fest

Hill, MD

9th place ribs

 
     
June 6 - 7, 2014 Que for the Troops

Levittown, PA

 
     
June 27 - 28, 2014 Hogging Up BBQ Festival

Winchester, VA

4th over-all out of 47 teams

6th place chicken

8th place ribs
6th place brisket
5th place dessert
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July 11 - 12, 2014 NJ State BBQ Championship

Wildwood, NJ

12th over-all out of 65 teams

10th place pork

6th place chef's choice

1st place dessert

pictures
August 9, 2014 Stephen Starr-Garry Maddox Ribfest

Citizen Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA

 
August 22 - 23, 2014 New Holland Summerfest

New Holland, PA

2nd place pork

7th place chef's choice

pictures
September 5 - 6, 2014 Southern York County BBQ

Schrewsbury, PA

6th over-all

2nd place pork

5th place ribs
 
September 13 - 14, 2014 Coal Cracker Smoke & Stoke BBQ Competition

Scranton, PA

7th place ribs
pictures
October 3 - 4, 2014 Keystone Classic BBQ Championship

Harrisburg, PA

7th place dessert

pictures 

 


2013 Schedule:

 
Feb. 8 - 9, 2013 Georgia BBQ Championship Throw Down

Young Harris, GA

11th place ribs

pictures
     
April 6, 2013 The Go Naked BBQ Show (down)

Greencastle, PA

3rd place people's choice wings

3rd place chicken

11th place ribs

4th place overall

pictures
     
April 19 -20, 2013 Pork in the Park

Salisbury, MD

10th place brisket

19th place overall (106 teams)

pictures
     
May 10 - 11, 2013 Smoke in the Valley

Green Lane, PA

GRAND CHAMPION!

pictures
     
May 17 - 18, 2013 Middletown BBQ Cook-Off

Middletown, DE

7th place pork

pictures
     
June 8, 2013 BBQ Cook-off for a Cure

Hatfield, PA

 
     
June 14 - 15, 2013 Swinetastic BBQ Fest

Frederick,MD

1st Place Ribs! 8th Overall

pictures
     
June 28 - 29, 2013 Hogging Up Virginia Bluegrass BBQ Festival

VA

4th place chicken

5th place ribs

2nd place pork

4th place overall

pictures
     
July 12 - 14, 2013 NJ State BBQ Championship

Wildwood, NJ

4th place pork

10th place ribs

9th place brisket

3rd place dessert

2nd place iron chef

13th place overall

pictures 
July 26 - 27, 2013 Bluemont BBQ Bash & Blackberry

Bonanza Bluemont, VA

9th place chicken

7th place pork

11th place brisket

6th place overall

pictures 
August 3, 2013 Stephen Starr-Garry Maddox Ribfest

Citizen Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA

 
August 23 - 24, 2013 New Holland Summerfest

New Holland, PA

 
September 6 - 7, 2013 5th Annual Southern York County BBQ Cook-Off

Glen Rock, PA

1st place pork

8th place ribs

9th place chicken

5th place overall

 
September 20 - 21, 2013 Hogs and Hops

Dover, DE

 
October 3 - 5, 2013

Kansas City, MO

74th out of 175 teams

 
     
October 26, 2013 Jack Daniel’s 2013 World Barbecue Championship

Lynchburg, TN

 
     
November 7 -10, 2013 World Food Championships

Las Vegas, NV

 

 


2012 Schedule:

 
Jan. 27 - 28, 2012 Georgia BBQ Championship Throw Down - Young Harris, GA

8th place ribs

read blog

pictures

     
April 7, 2012 The Go Naked BBQ Show (down) - Greencastle, PA

9th place chicken

5th place ribs

4th place overall

pictures
     
April 20 - 21, 2012 Pork in the Park - Salisbury, MD

4th place pork

16th place ribs

7th place overall

(113 teams)

read blog
     
May 11 - 12, 2012 Smoke in the Valley – Green Lane, PA

3rd place 'People's Choice' ribs

pictures
     
May 25 - 27, 2012 Roc City Rib Fest - Rochester, NY

10th place ribs

pictures
     
June 9, 2012 BBQ Cook-off for a Cure - Hatfield, PA pictures
     
June 15 - 16, 2012 Swinetastic BBQ Fest, Frederick,MD

1st place pork

10th place chicken

pictures
     
June 29 - 30, 2012 Cork and Pork Fest, Covington, VA

2nd Place Ribs, 5th Place Pork, 7th Place Brisket, 10th Place Chicken, 6th Place Overall

pictures
     
July 13 - 15, 2012 NJ State BBQ Championship – Wildwood, NJ

1st Place Pork, 5th Place Chicken, 10th Place Overall

 
July 27 - 28, 2012 Bluemont BBQ Bash & Blackberry - Bonanza Bluemont, VA

1st Place Pork, 7th Place Ribs, 8th Place Overall

pictures
August 4 - 5, 2012 Smokin at The Maples 2012 - Manorville, NY

8th Place Chicken, 5th Place Pork, 12th Place Overall

 
August 11, 2012 Stephen Starr-Garry Maddox Ribfest, Citizen Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA pictures
August 24 - 25, 2012 New Holland Summerfest – New Holland, PA  
Sept 7 - 8, 2012 Sam's Club National BBQ Tour event  – Laurel, MD pictures
Oct 5 - 6, 2012 Keystone Classic Barbeque - Harrisburg, PA

4th Place Ribs, 1st Place Brisket,  4th Place Overall

pictures
Oct 10 - 12, 2012

 

2nd Annual High Point BBQ Battle Clarksburg, MD

4th Place Ribs, 11th Place Pork, 12th Place Brisket, 9th Place Chicken, 8th Place Overall

 
Oct 26 - 27, 2012

Cancelled

Holy Smoke BBQ Festival - Easton, MD Cancelled
Nov 16 - 17, 2012 The National BBQ Cup (GBC Qualifier) - Cumming, GA  

 

We competed in 14 Kansas City Barbeque Society competitions this year and this is where we ranked out of over 4,000 teams...

Overall - 184
Chicken - 214
Ribs - 131
Pork - 52
Brisket - 249

 

We also placed 2nd in PORK in the Mid-Atlantic Region 2012 Team of the Year race - Mid Atlantic Barbecue Association

I am proud of our standings, it's our best year yet. I also take much pride in the fact that I use my own rubs and sauces. Thanks to all those who have supported us throughout 2012. Can't wait to see what the 2013 season brings!
Cheers!

 


2011 Schedule:

 
April 2, 2011 Go Naked BBQ – Chambersburg, PA read blog

pictures

     
April 15 – 16, 2011 Pork in the Park - Salisbury, MD read blog

pictures

     
May 13 – 14, 2011 Smoke in the Valley

Green Lane, PA

8th place pork

read blog

pictures

     
May 28 - 29, 2011 Roc City Rib Fest - Rochester, NY

7th place ribs

read blog

pictures

     
June 11, 2011 BBQ Cook-off for a Cure - Hatfield, PA

3rd place chef's choice

pictures
     
July 8 - 10, 2011 NJ State BBQ Championship – Wildwood, NJ

3rd place chicken

read blog

pictures

     
July 29 - 30, 2011 BBQ and Blues in the Park - Mount Holly, NJ

2nd place ribs

read blog

pictures

     
August 13, 2011 Garry Maddox Ribfest, Citizen Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA

7th place overall ribs

blog
     
August 26 – 27, 2011 New Holland Summerfest – New Holland, PA

4th place ribs

6th place brisket

read blog

pictures

     
September 9 - 10, 2011 3rd Annual Southern York County BBQ Cookoff - Glen Rock, PA

3rd place chicken

9th place ribs

6th place overall

read blog

pictures

     
October 7 - 8, 2011 Keystone Classic Barbeque - Harrisburg, PA

3rd place ribs

read blog

pictures

 

So it comes to an end...

 

We have come to the end of the 2011 competition BBQ season. It was my 5th year as a competitive BBQer and I love it! I feel my BBQ knowledge has grown stronger each year and, with the people around me now, this was my best season yet. We competed in 11 events this season and pulled 7 top 10 rib finishes! We also received 2 3rd place chicken calls and a 6th place brisket. Still a lot of work to do but I feel that 2012 will be our "step-up" season, we'll see.

Thanks to everyone who came out and supported... well, partied with us. Can't wait to see you all next year! Thank you to Ken Nowicki and his contributions to the team, Jeff Bera for keeping up with the web page and Marie Moody, my partner in BBQ, with out her the team would not be doing as well as it is.

 

 


2010 Schedule:

 
April 16 – 17, 2010 Pork in the Park - Salisbury, MD pictures
     
May 14 – 15, 2010 Smoke in the Valley – Green Lane, PA pictures
     
May 28 - 30, 2010 Roc City Rib Fest - Rochester, NY  
     
June 6, 2010 Smoke 'Em If Yous Got 'Em - Philly Beerweek Event at Yards Brewery - Philadelphia, PA  
     
July 9 - 10, 2010 NJ State BBQ Championship – Wildwood, NJ pictures
     
July 23 - 24, 2010 BBQ & Blues in the Park - Mount Holly, NJ

2nd Place Brisket!

pictures
     
August 7, 2010 Garry Maddox Ribfest, Citizen Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA pictures
     
August 27 – 28, 2010 New Holland Summerfest – New Holland, PA  
     
Sept 10 -11, 2010 2nd Annual Southern York County BBQ Cookoff - PA  
October 1 - 2, 2010 Keystone Classic Barbeque - Harrisburg, PA

6th place ribs

pictures
October 9, 2010 Rock'n Ribfest at Blue Mountain - Palmerton, PA

4th place ribs

 

 

Summer’s in the rearview…


2010 competition season is in the books. Competing on the KCBS circuit has its ups and downs… this year was on the down side as far as awards go for Blind Pig BBQ. We only captured 3 calls, 2nd place brisket in Mount Holly, NJ, 6th ribs in Harrisburg, PA and 4th place ribs at Blue Mountain Rock’n Rib Fest, PA. The up side of this year was being recorded and interviewed in Green Lane, PA during the Smoke in the Valley competition for a segment shown on 6 ABC’s FYI Philly, followed by a live appearance on their special 4th of July show on the parkway in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum. I definitely enjoyed my 15 minutes of fame!

Thanks to my cousin Steve, my brother Jeff and to newest team member Marie Moody for all their help this season. Big thanks also go out to those who supported us especially Ken Nowicki and his boys, Zach and Jayden - you guys are awesome.

I am set to get my food safety certification in November, hopefully some bigger things on the horizon for Blind Pig BBQ. Keep an eye on the team site and the blog site for updates!

 

See ya in 2011. 

Cheers.

 

 


2009 Schedule:

 
March 13, 2009 Smoke 'Em If You've Got 'Em
BBQ and smoked beer event at Yards Brewery - Philadelphia, PA
pictures
     
April 18 – 19, 2009 Pork in the Park - Salisbury, MD pictures
     
May 15 – 16, 2009 Smoke in the Valley – Green Lane, PA

4th Place Overall - 3rd place ribs, 4th place chicken!

pictures
     
June 5 - 6, 2009 The Art of BBQ -  Mays Landing, NJ

4th place ribs!

pictures
     
July 10 - 12, 2009 NJ State BBQ Championship – Wildwood, NJ

3rd Place Overall - 2nd place pork, 3rd place brisket! (64 teams)

pictures
     
August 8, 2009 Garry Maddox Ribfest, Citizen Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA

1st Place Ribs in the Pit Masters Division.
1st Place Ribs Overall in Garry’s Rib Challenge!
(Overall winner of the combined Pit Master and Restaurant division).

Pictures
     
August 14, 15, 2009 MD State BBQ Championship – Bel Air, MD Pictures
     
August 28 – 29, 2009 New Holland Summerfest – New Holland, PA Pictures

 

2009 BBQ competition season comes to an end…

 

It was the best year yet for Blind Pig BBQ! We had some great finishes and participated in some outstanding events, although the big KCBS win still eludes us. The team came together well and is now more of a family event with cousins Joe Cylc and Steve Calvert and my brother Jeff Bera chipping in. The highlight of the season was the overall win in ribs at the Garry Maddox Challenge (and not just because we won World Series tix!). In 2005 this was the event that started my BBQ obsession (addiction is more like it), making this year's win even sweeter. During the off season I plan to get some modifications done to the cooker by Melvin at Meadow Creek BBQ and possibly add a rotisserie pig cooker to my ever growing inventory of toys – did I mention the addiction part? I’ll be posting update pics of the cooker and the 2010 BBQ schedule to the web site. Thanks to everyone who supported us and to those who came out and help with the beer consumption! A special thanks to Joe Kelly of the Fairmount Sports Association for having us cook for their annual golf outing this year, it was a great experience and hopefully we can do it again.

 

See ya in 2010!

 

 


2008 Schedule:
 
April 18 – 19, 2008 Pork in the Park - Salisbury, MD pictures
     
June 6 – 7, 2008 Beltway BBQ Showdown State Championship - Landover, MD pictures
     
July 11 – 13, 2008 NJ State BBQ Championship - Wildwood, NJ pictures
     
Aug. 8 - 9, 2008 Maryland State Barbecue Championship - Bel Air, MD

4th Place Ribs (52 teams)

pictures
     
Aug. 22 – 23, 2008 New Holland Summerfest - New Holland, PA

4th Place Chicken (72 teams)

pictures
     

Where does the time go…

 

Well another year of competition BBQ has come and gone. Our first year with the new smoker was a big learning experience – but a lot of fun. We picked up a 4th place ribs at the Maryland State BBQ competition in BelAir, Md. and a 4th place chicken in New Holland, PA. Thanks to Greg Booker for helping us out this year, hopefully we can get him out again in 09! Thanks to everyone who supported us, Fred and Deb for that great salsa in New Holland!! And as always, thanks to Jeff Bera and Joe Cylc for their contributions to the team.

I’d especially like to thank Jack Rhubright for all he has done for the team. He has been there from the beginning and I could not have done this without him. This was his last year Q’n with me and I wish him good luck and a relaxing retirement!

Some personal issues caused us to cut our season short but we are already looking forward to 2009. See ya on the BBQ circuit!

 


2007 Schedule:

 
Oct. 19, 20, 2007 Diamond State BBQ, Dover, DE pictures
     
Aug. 24, 25, 2007

New Holland Summerfest,

New Holland, PA

PA State Championship

pictures
     
Aug. 11, 2007 Garry Maddox Ribfest, Citizen Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA pictures
     
July 13-15, 2007 New Jersey State Barbeque Championship, Wildwood, NJ

1st place ribs, 3rd place brisket, Reserve Grand Champion.

for full results and pictures click here.
     
May 18 - 20, 2007 BBQ on the Farm - Yardly, PA

pictures

     

 

Our first full BBQ competition season has come to an end.

 

Withdrawal is already setting in! We had some ups and downs, met some great people and learned a lot. We picked up our first awards at the New Jersey Sate BBQ Championship in Wildwood, we lived through the tornado–force winds at the Diamond State BBQ competition in Delaware, and ended up ranking 350 nationally out of 1310 teams that made the list on the National BBQ Rankings. Check it out at www.nationalbbqrankings.com. We had the privilege of hanging out with some great folks, eating some awesome food and consuming some excellent “beverages”. I think I only gained 30 pounds… Not bad.

We have some plans for next season which include upgrading the equipment and possibly doing a little catering.

Thanks to everyone who supported us! See you in 2008.