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6th Annual Hambone Jam – Fort Valley Georgia

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 anitaclark160@gmail.com

6th Annual Hambone Jam – Fort Valley Georgia

If you like great BBQ, excellent entertainment, and a fun atmosphere, then downtown Fort Valley GA is the place to be on Sept 9th and 10th for the 6th Annual Hambone Jam.

Hambone Jam - Fort Valley GA - Anita Clark Realtor35 teams from around the state are expected to compete this year for the right to boast they are the best BBQ Grill Masters in the state! The event is recognized by the Georgia Barbecue Association as the GA Championship Barbecue Competition.

The event runs 3:00pm – 6:00pm on Friday and 11:00am – 6:00pm on Saturday.

Categories

The categories this year in the main competition are Pork Loin, Pulled Pork, and Ribs. Come out, watch, and learn from those who have perfected their craft. Finger licking good doesn’t do it justice…you’ll have to stop by and see for yourself!

In the Friday night ancillary contest, winners will be selected in both best sauce and dessert categories. YUM!

Hambone Jam - Fort Valley GA - Anita Clark RealtorPrizes

Cash is king and the payouts are excellent. See below for details.

  • Grand Champion: $2,000
  • Reserve Champion: $1,000

Main Competition (each category)

  • 1st: $500
  • 2nd: $250
  • Sixth Annual Hambone Jam - Fort Valley GA - Anita Clark Realtor3rd: $125
  • 4th: $75
  • 5th: $50
  • 6th-10th: A Ribbon

Ancillary Competition (both categories)

  • 1st: $100
  • 2nd: $75
  • 3rd: $50

Entertainment

Mosey on over to Main Street in downtown Fort Valley on Friday night and jam to the Rock anthems belted out by The John Stanley Band.

Show up early on Saturday and be entertained with Blues and Southern Rock performed by Uncle Earl & Friends, starting at 11:00am.

Fun Fact

The Hambone Jam in Fort Valley, Georgia, is always held on the weekend immediately following Labor Day.

Whether your goal is to chill out, give a shout out, or just hang out, come see, smell, and taste the best BBQ in the land! With any luck you may just pickup a tip or two and land yourself a spot in the 2012 competition.

As always, Middle Georgia community information is provided as a courtesy by your Warner Robins Real Estate Specialist, Anita Clark Realtor.

Comments(39)

Robert Hammerstein -
Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ
Bergen County NJ Real Estate

Anita - This sounds like a fun fun time. Good luck to all the contestants. Have fun.

Sep 04, 2011 04:09 AM
Bryan Robertson
Los Altos, CA

Great hyperlocal post!  I really like the little "Fun Fact" at the end.  That's something you could do for any post just to give it a little "pop".

Sep 04, 2011 04:13 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Thanks Mike...shame that you will miss it.

BLiz...church, grocery shopping, now back at home.  Have a sinus infection so will be taking it easy today.

6th annual at that Rene...folks love their BBQ!

Cheryl...it is kinda catchy.  ;-)

Michael...there will be plenty of both, all good too.

Thanks Fred.  Looking forward to it.

Joe...I will be entering the "I will have 2 of those" event.  HA.

It is around here Craig.  Big time in middle GA.

Thanks Lisa/Robert...should be a blast.

Bryan...I've seen that done a few times on AR and kinda liked it so figured I would try it out.  Glad you liked it.

 

 

Sep 04, 2011 05:33 AM
Evelyn Kennedy
Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA
Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Anita:

Thanks for the tip about iClipart.  I will check it out.  I am still salivating over the thought of BBQ  at the Hambone Jam.  Yum Yum.

Sep 04, 2011 06:30 AM
E H
None - Amos, QC
Anita. Doesn't everyone love a BBQ? Love the artwork too. Cheers. Evan
Sep 04, 2011 06:53 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Glad to help Evelyn.  Sent you an email...let me know if it helped.

Evan...thanks for the comments Evan.

Sep 04, 2011 08:11 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

I love these competitions!  I just saw a BBQ competition on TV the other day, and I SO wanted to be a JUDGE!!  Great localism Anita . . . I can just smell the delicious wafts delicousness!!

Sep 04, 2011 08:17 AM
Lloyd Binen
Certified Realty Services - Saratoga, CA
Silicon Valley Realtor since 1976; 408-373-4411

Anita,

I'd like to find out how to become a judge at this competition.  This sounds like a fun event.

Sep 04, 2011 09:10 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

It makes my mouth water just thinking about it Carla.  HA.

Free samplings of fantastic BBQ would make the wanna-be-a-judge line very long Lloyd. ;-)

Sep 04, 2011 10:21 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Wow, I would love to sample the different kinds of BBQ and the desserts as well.

I hope you are having an outstanding holiday weekend.

 Life is good!

Dahlia photograph by Roy Kelley.

Sep 04, 2011 11:15 AM
Joshua Zargari
MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY
MJ Decorators Workshop

Good evening Anita.

That is a great way to spend the day.

Happy holiday weekend.

Sep 04, 2011 11:37 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

A little under the weather but otherwise doing fine Roy.

I agree 100% Joshua. ;-)

Sep 04, 2011 12:09 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Anita, I can smell it from here --- smells like HEAVEN!      Hope whatever is putting you "under the weather" goes away soon!

Sep 04, 2011 02:21 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You
Looks a spammer found ya. Scoundrels. Darling graphics and fun local event. Congrats on another star!
Sep 04, 2011 05:15 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Thanks Debb.  Darn spammers!

Sep 04, 2011 11:48 PM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Anita - that sounds like lots of fun and delicious too. Hope you're going! Enjoy your Monday.

Sep 05, 2011 12:39 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Joan...feeling a bit better, thanks girl.

It's in my planner Toni. ;-)

Sep 05, 2011 12:57 AM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®
Whether your goal is to hang out, give a shout out, or just chill out -- DON'T MISS OUT! :))))
Sep 05, 2011 03:14 AM
Kathy Sheehan
Bay Equity, LLC 770-634-4021 - Atlanta, GA
Senior Loan Officer

Anita, this sounds like a great way to spend a fall weekend!  Are you entered in any of the competitions?

Sep 05, 2011 04:18 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Nicely done Joni. *golf clap*  ;-)

Not a chance Kathy but I will sample an item or two.

Sep 05, 2011 05:28 AM