Professional Winner – $1,000
Josh Roberts, Chief Cook for Hog Mafia
Amateur Winner – $500
Alan Johnson, Southern Swine BBQ1st Place Hog Calling – Children
Haley Autry1st Place Hog Calling – Adults
Chris ChildersTom Connor, one of the original Pig On The Ridge organizers, stepped down this year after 20 years of service to the popular BBQ event. Co-organizer Henry Dixon paid tribute to Connor during the event Saturday, recognizing his work to help make POTR a top BBQ event in the state. Shown with Connor, from left, are his grandchildren Louise and Doug Ruff, his wife Artie and daughter DeDe Ruff.Chris Neeley, Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery, his wife Caroline and daughter Alexis.Talent Coordinator Dorthea HannaRon and Sharon WilliamsFairfield County Chamber of Commerce President Gene Stephens and Robbie Martin watch the antique car show as it passes in front of Martin’s shop.POTR organizer Rufus Jones and Eddie BranhamRidgeway Town Councilman Don Preileau, one of the three Pig On the Ridge organizers, and House Representative (41) Annie McDaniel.After an hour or so of taste-testing, two longtime Pig On The Ridge BBQ judges, Bill Rogers (Executive Director of the SC Press Association) and Media Attorney Jay Bender show off their lunch selections.A delighted POTR crowd cheered as the train crawled through town.
