08/18/2026
Well folks that's a wrap to one of the biggest and best parties I think we will ever host, all to honor Lori. All in all, we BBQ'd 2 whole pigs and 100 chicken halves. Pigs were on the fire at 0830 and came off at 4ish. We estimated feeding over two hundred and what a beautiful afternoon we had to celebrate Lori. We want to thank everyone who made this happen:
My Father Andy Dixon
All of my aunts: Lisa, Debbie, Sandy, Pam, and Ann for all of the love, support and help since Mom was diagnosed to now and with this event.
Chef Tanya Cauthen from Belmont Butchery
Paul Boulden Jr. and family from Studley Farms
Pit Crew: Jeremiah Baugher, Byron Faidley, Matt Thompson, Jon Hampton, Nick Cash.
The Riverbank Farms crew.
Ashley Yanego Kuhler from Shady Hill for floral arrangements.
Chef Craig Hartman and his team from BBQ Exchange for all the amazing sides and sauces.
Katie Pickett Ameigh for documenting the event.
There are so many other people to thank and people who deserve thanks for actions and help I didn't even see, thank you all.
And most importantly, Nicole, for pouring her heart and soul into every little detail, from hand made invitations, to poetry stations, crow food bags, kids activities and so many more ways to honor Mom. We know Mom was smiling and she was around us the whole time.
