Erin Smith Feges, Feges BBQ, with Aggie Students at Houston BBQ Festival
A large group of Aggies participated in the 6th Houston BBQ Festival, which was held in the Humble Civic Center Arena in Humble, Texas on Sunday, April 15, 2018. Those in attendance from Texas A&M University were faculty Davey Griffin, Ray Riley, and Jeff Savell, and students Carsyn Burney, Eric Hamilton, Brogan Horton, Steven Mancillas, Sandy Martinez, Courtlyn Ranly, Kelley Ranly, Libby Schneider, and Menzi Spiller.
Aggie students visiting with Southside Market and Barbeque folks at the Houston BBQ Festival
We enjoy going to the festival each year to talk to folks about Texas Barbecue and to see so many of the pitmasters we have gotten to know through festivals and camps and to make new acquaintances with those we have not met yet. One of the most common questions we get is not about how to cook better barbecue, but how to get into the always-sold-out Barbecue Summer Camp and Camp Brisket, two outstanding programs we conduct with Foodways Texas.
Ronnie Killen, Killen’s Barbecue with Jeff Savell
Ronnie Killen, Killen’s Barbecue, visiting about his restaurants and philosophy about food
Robin Wong, Blood Bros. BBQ, and Ray Riley at Houston BBQ Festival
Scott Moore, Tejas Chocolate Craftory at the Houston BBQ Festival
Roegels Barbecue with Russell Roegels and John Brotherton serving
Russell Roegels and John Brotherton at the Houston BBQ Festival
Greg Gatlin, Gatlin’s Barbecue, and Jeff Savell
Davey Griffin and Greg Gatlin, Gatlin’s Barbecue
Davey Griffin visiting with Patrick Feges, Feges BBQ
The Houston BBQ Festival has two great champions, Chris Reid and Michael Fulmer. Chris and Michael are the event founders, and thanks for always inviting us each year and allowing us to interact with barbecue specialists and enthusiasts from around the Houston area. Your passion for shedding the spotlight on these great barbecue endeavors is making a difference throughout the southeast Texas area.
John Baker and Jeff Savell at the Houston BBQ Festival
Southern Q BBQ folks
Hanging out at the Houston BBQ Festival
Eric Hamilton and Libby Schneider sharing some great food at the Houston BBQ Festival
We had a great time, but sampled way too much. The food was great, but the fun and fellowship were even greater. We look forward to next year’s event, and we appreciate the opportunity to participate in these events across the state.
