Barbecuers descend upon Bothell Knights of Columbus for contest

The Bothell Knights of Columbus hosted its fourth annual barbecue contest and gathering July 17.

About 350 people attended the event, which featured chicken, ribs, pork and brisket categories. There was also an apple-pie contest.

Winners were:

• Chicken

1st place, Redmond Council 8102, Holy Smoke

2nd place, Duvall Council 11906, Valley Dukes

3rd place, Bothell Council 6686, Team BLT

• Ribs

1st place, Redmond

2nd place, Woodinville Council 14046, Blessed be the Meat

3rd place, Kirkland Council 11408, Saucy Q’ers

• Pork

1st place, Edmonds Council 12591, Smoking Knights

2nd place, Duvall

3rd place, Woodinville

• Brisket

1st place, Redmond

2nd place, Lynnwood Council 5816, Hot Smokey Knights

3rd place, Duvall

• People’s Choice award

Redmond

• Apple Pie

1st place, Julie Rohr

2nd place, Emil Feczko

3rd place, Bev Sweet