The categories in 2008 were Ribs, Roasts and Miscellaneous. Taking first
place in the Rib division was Kyle Engstrom of Kewanee, Illinois.
Second went to Jeremy Staats of Sterling, Illinois and third
place to
Richard Edwards of Rockford, Illinois.
In the Roast category, Jim Griffith was the hands
on first place winner with Richard Edwards of Rockford, Illinois taking
second and Jeremy Staats of Sterling, Illinois, garnering third.
For Miscellaneous, which included anything prepared
with pork that was not a rib or roast, Kyle was the top gun with his
chocolate covered bacon strips; Jeremy Staats brought home second and
Richard Edwards third place.
The Overall grand champion winner was Kyle Engstrom who received the
Showdown Traveling Trophy.
A 50/50 raffle saw Richard Edwards
of Rockford, Illinois the winner.
1st place winners in each category received $250 cash.