BBQ & Brews Smokin’ up the Mountains draws large crowd over Labor Day Weekend

BBQ & Brews presented the first ever Smokin’ Up The Mountains BBQ and Craft Beer Festival in East Ellijay on Saturday, September 3rd in the field by Longhorns!  Eastcoast BBQ & Rescue BBQ made the top of the BBQ Competition!  The weather was beautiful and it appeared to be a huge success! Festivities included: 

BBQ Competition sanctioned by the Georgia Barbecue Association
BBQ Food Vendors
Huge Craft Beer Selection
Live Music
Incredible Vendors
Free Kid’s Area
$5 Admission for adults. Children under 10 were free.

* Portion of proceeds benefit the Gilmer County Rotary Club!   Enjoy the photos!

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Lisa Pritchard

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