Carl Davis Wins $3,000 First Prize at Red, White & BBQ Contest in Duncanville
Patriotic crowds lined the July 4 parade route or rode in a float during the Duncanville Lions Club Independence Day Parade, while others gathered at Armstrong Park for three days of fun activities. Live music, children’s activities, a barbecue contest, fireworks and other food booths drew families to the park for the three-day festival.
The Duncanville Lions Club has been in charge of the city’s Independence Day parade since 1982. This year’s July 4 parade was led by Grand Marshal Don Johnson, former district governor of Lions International District 2-X1.
Dr. William Dover, current president of the Duncanville Noon Lions Club, was also featured in the parade. A number of Lions Club volunteers worked behind the scenes to ensure the parade ran smoothly.
Red, white and barbecue
The Red, White & BBQ competition took place July 5-6. Brenda Waters of Champions Barbeque Alliance served as the convener. Mayor Greg Contreras and Texas State Representative Yvonne Davis were part of a judging panel that included firefighters, community members and even a tourist participating in the barbecue competition. Carl Davis of Cast Iron Cookers took home the $3,000 first prize from the Red, White & BBQ competition hosted by Brenda Waters.
Duncanville City Manager Doug Finch said, “As we reflected on the Red, White and BBQ event, our team recognized both the opportunities and challenges. While we celebrated record crowds on July 4th, we also faced weather challenges on the 5th that impacted our barbecue competition. The feedback from competitors and residents was invaluable as we planned for the future. We are looking to expand the barbecue competition to an annual event, starting with a single-day format and growing from there. Our dedicated staff worked tirelessly over the long holiday weekend to ensure everyone had a memorable experience. A sincere thank you to all participants, staff and Ms. Brenda Waters of Championship Barbeque Alliance for their contributions.”
Barbecue Contest Winners
The barbecue competition included chicken, ribs, pork and steaks. The first place winner was Cast Iron Cookers, Head Chef Carl Davis. The second place winner was Team Kook’n, Head Chef Noalan Johnson, and the third place winner was MackdaddyQ, Head Chef Stephen Peacock.
Mayor Greg Contreras welcomed everyone to the awards ceremony held July 6, the second and final day of the cooking competition. Councilmen DeMonica Gooden and Don McBurnett helped Waters present the awards.
