As usual, the voting was very competitive, with honorable mentions in the food category including:

Appetizers/Soups
Gottzz's - Taco Soup
Lil Buddies BBQ - Piggie Toes

Entrées
Birdies Lodge - Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Gottzz's - Ham-n-Beans
Birdies Lodge - Meatloaf Mash Dinner
Lil Buddies BBQ - BBQ Kabob

Desserts
Alicia's Sweets - Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Alicia's Sweets - Cake Pops
Alicia's Sweets - Cupcakes
HUCK'S - Dessert Pizza

First of all, THANK YOU to all the vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees who made the the Hamco Food & Brew Fest another outstanding event!

This year, ribbons were given out for individual categories. "Fan Favorite" awards were given for the best overall food and beer selections. Here's how the voting played out:

FOOD

• 1st Place - Appetizers/Soups
  Rend Lake College Culinary Arts Program - Smoked Brisket Sliders
• 1st Place - Entrées
  Lil Buddies BBQ - Brisket
• 1st Place - Sides
  Lil Buddies BBQ - Piggie Mac
• 1st Place - Desserts
  Lil Buddies BBQ - Mini Pudding Parfait
• Fan Favorite - Best of Show
  Rend Lake College Culinary Arts Program - Smoked Brisket Sliders (entered in the Appetizers/Soups category)

BREW

• 1st Place - Yellow Beers
  Bob and Becky Cross - The Bees Knees (American-Style Light Lager)
• 1st Place - IPAs
  Steven Rapp - Arrogant Bastard (copy)
• 1st Place - Amber/Brown Beers
  TIE
  Bob and Becky Cross - Ale Yes (Nut Brown Ale)
  Justin Hood - Belgian Quad
• 1st Place - Stouts, Porters, & Dark Lagers
  Chad Kuhns - 12W50 (Imperial Stout)
• Fan Favorite - Best of Show
  Brad Grubb - Happy Hour Honey Blonde (Medium Ale, entered in the Yellow Beers category)
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