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2017 BBQ on the River Raises Record $515,000

2017 BBQ on the River Raises Record $515,000
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By West Kentucky Star Staff
Jan. 20, 2018 | PADUCAH, KY
By West Kentucky Star Staff Jan. 20, 2018 | 11:47 AM | PADUCAH, KY
The 23rd Ever BBQ on the River is in the books, and organizers say last year's event raised $515,635.88, setting a new record for the event.

Totals were released Friday from the September event, when almost three dozen competing barbecue teams and many other food vendors helped feed more than 40,000 hungry visitors on the Paducah riverfront. Each booth represented a local charity who benefited from their efforts.

The top three money raisers in each group were:

Contestants

Tilford’s Q Krew for Easter Seals West Kentucky - $31,010.06

Buzzard Brother BBQ for St. Nicholas Foundation - $21,111.00

River City Rib Ticklers for Laurel Foundation - $20,168.15


Food Vendors

WKYQ for The Way of Wellness - $15,312

Cartel for Paducah Art House Alliance - $12,500.00

Community Christian Academy for Community Christian Academy - $12,436.40

This year's BBQ on the River is set for Sept. 27-29.

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