1st Annual Firehouse Rib Cookoff

08/09/2024

I am already working on the 2nd Annual First Responder Rib Cookoff. If I get the location I'm trying to get, it will be called "Smoke on the Water". This will be an even bigger and better event than the inaugural one. Lots of new additions and ideas in the works (logo, website, Instagram page, possible app, new menu items, more funds for the other departments, and more). Stay tuned for details.

08/03/2024

https://www.thetomahawk.com/news/community/first-annual-firehouse-rib-cook-off-a-success/article_ad8cd078-4da2-11ef-95bc-1756e398d847.html

People from near and far gathered for the First Annual Firehouse Rib Cook-Off at Doe Mountain

07/30/2024

I wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for everyone's generous support of the 1st Annual First responders Rib Cookoff. Your support and partnership played a key role in the success of our event, and we appreciate your participation. Thank you to all of the sponsors, vendors, competitors, bands, and attendees. We couldn't have done it without you. It was a huge success. The funds raised will definitely help our department. We are already looking forward to next year, which we hope, will be bigger and better. We have ideas that will take the event to the next level. Thank you again.

07/27/2024

The stage is up. I believe we have 8 teams so far. A few more may still show up in the morning. See you all tomorrow.

07/26/2024

A huge shout to to David Shepherd at Butler Depot at Watauga Lake for their $100 cash sponsorship this year. We appreciate each and everyone of you who have donated to make this 1st annual event a success already. We appreciate you.

07/26/2024

A huge shout out to Watauga Lake Winery and Villanova Vineyards for being a sponsor this year. They donated a basket of wine and an embroidered hat. You can win this with a $2 raffle ticket. Make sure you're there for a chance to win one of the many great gifts donated by the generous folks of Carter and Johnson County.

07/24/2024

07/24/2024

A huge shout out to Kristy Herman for being a sponsor this year and for her generous donation of $500 to the Elk Mills-Poga VFD.

07/24/2024

A huge shout out to Brenda Hatfield for donating an autographed football by Tony Dungy. You can win this with raffle tickets at the event.

07/23/2024

Who do you know that could raise some good bail money? We are looking for people to spend some time in the slammer to help raise funds for the fire department. Message me for details. Thomas-TJ Brown for Johnson County Sheriff Dean Visser Katie Jo Shoun-Harrell Michael Walsh Eric Garland and John Kucher have all volunteered to help out.

07/23/2024

Looking for folks to get into the dunk tank. Let me know if you're interested. Bring a towel and a suit and cool off in the water.

07/23/2024

Don't be in a hurry to get home for your pooch. The rib cookoff is dog-friendly. Just bring bags to clean up after them. Come enjoy the day with your furry friends.

07/23/2024

A big shout out to Dean Campbell for donating his flatbed trailer for the music stage.

07/23/2024

https://youtu.be/FmX_XObUSpA?si=oFVSE-dU3a-HX5I-

Brie Novack of Doe Mountain Recreation Area tells us about an upcoming Rib Cookoff by first responders coming up Saturday, July 27th to raise money for area ...

07/22/2024

1st Annual First Responder Rob Cookoff schedule
Doe Mountain Recreation Area
1203 Harbin Hill Rd., Mountain City
This Saturday from 12-6p

07/22/2024

We will be featured on WHJL tomorrow morning promoting the 1st Annual First Responder Rib Cookoff. Be sure to watch Brie D Novack give all the details of the event. If you'd like to compete in this friendly competition, message me. Open to all first responders, present or former. (Police, EMS, fire, constables, military).

07/21/2024

Thanks to Kristina Parsons for being a sponsor. She donated men's and women's handmade leather wallets and a leather knife sheath. You can win these with raffle tickets at the event.

07/20/2024

A huge shout out to Watauga Lake Vacations for being a sponsor this year. They have donated a 2 night stay at Twisted Vines cabin. You can win this great prize, along with many others, with a raffle ticket.

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