Smoketoberfest 2023 Winners

  • Jim Freaney

    Judges' Choice and Golden Pig Brisket Champion

    Jim Freaney for his Bad Ass Brisket

  • Josh Poland

    Judges' Choice and Golden Pig Brisket Runner Up

    Josh Poland for his Iowa-Style Brisket

  • Clay & Tony

    "Joe Sachetti Real Estate" Grand Champion

    Clay Pixler & Tony Forzono for their full menu

  • Brendan O'Brien

    "Joe Sachetti Real Estate" Reserve Champion

    Brendan O’Brien for his full menu

  • Smokin' Dads

    Fan Favorite Brisket

    Smokin’ Dads Team of Kyle Conklin and Brad O’Brien for their Texas-Style Brisket

  • Clay Pixler and Tony Forzono

    Fan Favorite Pork

    Clay Pixler and Tony Forzono for their Smoked Pulled Pork

  • Josh Poland

    Fan Favorite Poultry

    Josh Poland's Alabama-Style Smoked Chicken Thighs

  • Brendan

    Fan Favorite Seafood

    Brendan O’Brien for his Hot Smoked “Bulgogi” Atlantic Salmon

  • Casey Wu

    Fan Favorite Side

    Casey Wu's Smoked Mac & Cheese

  • Billy Breslin

    Fan Favorite Appetizer

    Billy Breslin's Cured Smoked Venison Roast with Horsey Sauce and Pickled Red Onion

  • Clay and Tony

    Fan Favorite Cocktail

    Clay Pixler & Tony Forzono's Smoked Manhattan

  • Carl Ziegler

    Fan Favorite Dessert

    Carl Ziegler's Smoked Apple Fritters