2015 Blues and BBQ Bash - Grill

Smell that? Yeah, that is flavor by definition. Sweet and smoky with a hint of cracked pepper and a garlic rub. It’s barbecue, but not just any. That smell is coming from the plate prepared by St. Clair County’s best, and you have no idea how good it tastes.

At the 2015 Logan Martin Blues and BBQ Bash, coming August 15 to Lakeside Park in Pell City, pros of the backyard pit will put their skills on display, competing against their neighbors for the title of Grand Champion — a title they’ll tout for a full year with a trophy perfectly placed by their sweat-stained spatula. “I’m the best,” it says. “And here’s the proof.”

“I can’t tell you how much interest there has been in this event,” said Lisa Gaither, Executive Director of the Greater Pell City Chamber of Commerce. “Cooks from across St. Clair County are lining up to claim this prize. I didn’t think we were going to need to say, ‘Space is limited,’ but we’re filling up fast!”

So, if that sounds like you — if your spit spits hellfire and you have a hip holster for your tongs — prove it. Register now for the August 15 competition by contacting the Greater Pell City Chamber of Commerce at (205) 338-3377 or visit pellcitychamber.com.

Can you taste it, Grand Champion?

EVENT

The 2015 Grand Champion Grillmaster Competition is part of the 2015 Logan Martin Blues and BBQ Bash, held in conjunction with the 2015 Toughman Alabama Half Triathlon at Lakeside Park in Pell City on August 15. 

TOUGHMAN ALABAMA

Toughman Alabama is presented by Metro Bank and Team Magic. The swim will take place in the peaceful Logan Martin Lake, the bike will be on rural, country roads with mostly flat terrain, and the run will be an out-and-back course with a few rolling hills. For more, visit team-magic.com.

LOGAN MARTIN BLUES AND BBQ BASH

Presented by the Greater Pell City Chamber of Commerce and the City of Pell City, highlights of this year’s event include performances by sought-after blues musicians from the Birmingham-metro and Pell City areas including Todd Simpson and Mojo Child. Other attractions include a barbecue cookoff, dozens of food and retail vendors, beverage offerings, arts exhibits, kid-friendly attractions and much more. For more, visit pellcitychamber.com.