2025 BBQ FEST ON THE NEUSE
44th ANNUAL WIL KING HOG HAPPENIN’
AWARD WINNERS

Photos courtesy of Whole Hog Barbecue

SAUCE BOSS

Mark Copeland and Bill Perry of the Pocosin Boys, sponsored by Rice Monument.

Natural Source

Mark Copeland and Bill Perry of the Pocosin Boys, sponsored by Rice Monument.

BACKYARD DIVISION

1st Place: Scottie McNamera of Little Doo Que, sponsored by Little Doo Mud Bog

2nd Place: Bodie Harper of Park Stars, sponsored by Dunn & Dalton Architects

3rd Place: Chris Hatcher of Throwing Smoke, sponsored by Hobart/Down East Food Equipment Solutions

PROFESSIONAL

1st Place: Mark Copeland and Bill Perry of the Pocosin Boys, sponsored by Rice Monument

2nd Place: Andy Harrison of Mr. Curly’s Que Crew, sponsored by State Farm, Judy Jones, Hardy, and Keith Thompson

3rd Place: Jason Baker of Baker Boys BBQ, sponsored by Sitterson & Whitfield, PA (not pictured)

4th Place: Chris Fineran of Beach Boys BBQ, sponsored by Byrd’s