When Pearl Beach residents Don and Tanna Kimbro attended a charity cookoff in a neighboring subdivision some months ago, they said, “we need to do this!”. And they did. Don and Tanna assembled friends and neighbors and organized the First Annual Pearl Beach Charity BBQ Cookoff. Nineteen teams competed in the categories of ribs and brisket, and all proceeds were donated to charity. Folks from up and down the Peninsula stopped by to see the action, many stayed the entire day. The band rocked on, a group from New Braunfels, BJ and Backwater Band. BBQ was everywhere, sides were set out and drinks were flowing. Even Harlan “Bigfoot” Hatcher of Swamp People made a guest appearance, photographed with the kids and entertained young and old alike with his stories of alligator hunting. The children had their own special playground, while the bubble machine pumped out bubbles galore, there were treats and games and popcorn and candy.
Over $2700 was raised, with 50% donated to the Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department. The category winners chose the recipients for the remaining amount; Susan G. Komen for breast cancer research, and the Texas City FFA.
Winners-RIBS
First: Team Hankerin BBQ from Cypress
Second: Team Nuts & Bolts from Crystal Beach and Lufkin
Third: Team CBVFD (Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department)
Winners-BRISKET
First: Team Red Ash from League City
Second: Team Peace, Love and Bikini’s from Crystal Beach
Third: Team CBVFD
First Place RIBS: Team Hankerin BBQ
Second Place RIBS: Team Nuts & Bolts
Third Place RIBS: Team CBVFD
First Place BRISKET: Team Red Ash
Second Place BRISKET: Team Peace, Love and Bikini's
Third Place BRISKET: Team CBVFD
Don’t miss Pearl Beach next year, 2nd Annual, and plan to come on out for the Gumbo Cook Off the end of this month in Driftwood Subdivision.
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Sorry we missed it! Be there next year for sure…great pix!
Lots of nice folks out there, and most of all a lot of BBQ cookers with big hearts! Congratulations to all the winners! I’m proud to be associated with them!!
I have to repeat Don’s words, your coverage was wonderful. Thankss for the help.
This was a wonderful weekend organized by two folks that love their community and have decided to make a difference. The fellowship and family fun shared by all made it an unforgettable weekend. Thanks to all!
What a great day bringing neighbors together. Next year will be even better. Thanks to Don and Tanna Kimbro and the rest of a great team working so very hard to make this a wonderful day. Congrats to the Team and also to the cookers.
Had a Blast can’t wait till next year!!!!!
Great coverage Tom. Thank you! A great turnout this year and The entire Pearl Beach Team is already looking forward to next year.