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.