PHOTO GALLERY: High on the Hog BBQ Contest

River Club resident Michael Meiser, right, served up his best barbecue with the help of his parents, Mike and Theresa.

Matt Kaskey, of Catering by Matthew, checked on his baby back ribs.

Scott Rhodes, Wayne Wingard, Craig Wolfe and Eric Hoying, among others, represented the Manatee County Professional Firefighters Local 4074 barbecue team, which won the competition.

Adrian and Arianna Liemann enjoyed a wagon ride.

Cindy Cochrum, Debbie Pederson and Lisa Dunlap enjoyed the day together.

Joel Balfour and Sandy Alley thought the food was excellent.

Matt and Mike Holt knew their favorites early in the contest.

A.J. Johnson and Brent Senoglef dished out beef brisket.

Joann Gallo and Art Rootes

Gustavo, Rosana, Andrew and Danny Schagen live in Lakewood Ranch.

— Theresa Cook, Brad Katich and Kellie Hasselbring

Scott Rhodes, Wayne Wingard, Craig Wolfe and Eric Hoying, among others, represented the Manatee County Professional Firefighters Local 4074 barbecue team, which won the competition.

Brett and Cece Pritchard, Doug Brett, Richie Evers and Steve Pontious were on the Tribute to Heroes Smokersaurus Team.

Donna Paige and Lucinda Cerquozzi normally don’t each much barbecue, but they loved the samples they tasted.

The Billy Rice Band kept the mood lively.