Harris County Champs Special Olympics BBQ Fundraiser was a Huge Success

VFW Post 10558 hosted the event at their location in Cataula, Georgia. Harris County Sheriff’s Office provided a BBQ entry and a police cruiser for children to check out. Included was Cataula Volunteer Firefighters with a BBQ entry and firetruck for the children to check out as well. 

The first annual Best BBQ in Harris County Competition kicked off on July 12, 2025, with a blast and huge turnout of 132 in attendance. There were 9 entries into the competition. All entries had amazing food and some of the best in the state in my opinion. The organization raised approximately $1,800.00.  

Huge shoutout to all the atheletes with the Harris County Champs Special Olympics. Billy’s supermarket and Publix donated chips and drinks for the event and the competition chefs provided the BBQ. Special thanks for providing the donations for this cause. Also to Kim Pate for setting up this wonderful event. 

Voted 1^st place by the judges was Gabe Brown with Harris County Sheriff’s Office

Voted 1^st place by the people’s votes was Backwoodz BBQ

& tied with

Mike Lindzi – Abrams Training Unit out of Fort Benning, Georgia.

Voted 2^nd place by the people’s votes was Robby Bailey

Voted 3^rd place by the people’s votes was Justin Fentress

& tied with

Cataula Volunteer Fire Department

Hopefully all competitors will enter next year’s competition. Also included in the competition that also had amazing BBQ was.

Derek Bagett

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Joel Harper

Brian Griffith

Everyone appeared to have really enjoyed this event. The Harris county Sheriff's Office allowed the children to check out the car, operate the lights and siren.