Just down here rubbing elbows and trading secrets with some of the best and biggest names in barbecue , here in the Shenandoah Mountains.

Judges area for the 39 contestants.

12:30 turn in for ribs. Notice the timer on the right.

The sun is just coming up.

Saturday morning, about 6:15 getting ready

2 hours before the gates open !!!

Andy at the Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned cook off.

Giten ready for Pickin in the Panhandle