Over 300 people enjoyed the smell of the BBQ aroma and ate “The Beef” at the 5th Annual BBQ Competition in Fischers Lilly Park on Saturday, August 14th, 2021. The event was successful in raising funds to support the maintenance and programming of the Verendrye Museum, Inc. five historic sites (Log Cabin Visitor Center & Museum, Sansarc Country School Museum, Stanley County 1905 Jail, Ft Pierre Depot Museum and the Verendrye Museum). Over 60 BBQ contestants took part in the cook off with the Winners being:
BBQ 1st Place & Calcutta 1st: Chad Ronish

1st Place: Chad-Ronish | 2nd Place: Floyd’s Truck Sales – Levi Brigg | People’s Choice Award & Calcutta 2nd: River View RV Park – Lila & Cody Briggs
BBQ 2nd Place: Floyd’s Truck Sales – Levi Briggs
BBQ 3rd Place(tie): J(Squared) Jeff Slade/Jennifer Terry
BBQ 3rd Place(tie): LJ’s BBQ Joe Cicchiello
People’s Choice Award & Calcutta 2nd: River View RV Park-Lila & Cody Briggs