NewsSeptember 5, 2010

Over 50 teams competed in the 18th annual Cape BBQ Fest at Arena Park on Friday, August 27, and Saturday, August 28, 2010.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Earl Elders, right, puts the finishing touches on his brisket before Lee Upchurch, left, runs the submission to the judges during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Earl Elders, right, puts the finishing touches on his brisket before Lee Upchurch, left, runs the submission to the judges during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Earl Elders, right, puts the finishing touches on his brisket before Lee Upchurch, left, runs the submission to the judges during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Earl Elders, right, puts the finishing touches on his brisket before Lee Upchurch, left, runs the submission to the judges during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Competition judge Sheri Leeds samples the rib entries during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Competition judge Sheri Leeds samples the rib entries during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Craig Crawford checks his chicken during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Craig Crawford checks his chicken during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Official Kansas City Barbecue Society contest representative Dale Newstrom, center, explains the rules to cooks during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Friday, August 27, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Official Kansas City Barbecue Society contest representative Dale Newstrom, center, explains the rules to cooks during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Friday, August 27, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Campers and tents fill Arena Park during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Friday, August 27, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Campers and tents fill Arena Park during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Friday, August 27, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Contest judge Wes Vincent shows the next entry to fellow judge Mike Schmidt, right, so he can judge for appearance during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Contest judge Wes Vincent shows the next entry to fellow judge Mike Schmidt, right, so he can judge for appearance during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Barbecue chicken lines the grill of team "Smokin' Brothers" during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Barbecue chicken lines the grill of team "Smokin' Brothers" during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Smoke pours out of a grill during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Friday, August 27, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Smoke pours out of a grill during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Friday, August 27, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Rick Flinn and Neva Hindman play a game of washers during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Friday, August 27, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Rick Flinn and Neva Hindman play a game of washers during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Friday, August 27, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Competition judge Joseph Graves samples the rib entries during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Competition judge Joseph Graves samples the rib entries during the 18th Annual Cape BBQ Fest, put on by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees, at Arena Park on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Fifty-three teams competed in this year's event.
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Over 50 teams competed in the 18th annual Cape BBQ Fest at Arena Park on Friday, August 27, and Saturday, August 28, 2010.

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