2026 Fire & Freedom BBQ Bash

 
By Chief James Nagle
August 9, 2026
 

Yesterday we wrapped up the 2026 Fire & Freedom BBQ Bash hosted by the Gallitzin Fire Company and Gallitzin American Legion Post 174. It was a great weekend of fun and amazing BBQ.

We want to thank all of our sponsors for their continued support Mort's Meat Mafia, United Rentals Duncansville, Big Dog Trains, Bem's Equipment Repair, and Figure 8 Communications.

We also want to thank all of our judges, competitors, and everyone who came out and participated as judges in the People's Choice Pulled Pork contest.

See everyone next year.

The 2026 winners are:
Pork Steak (Mystery Meat Category): Knee Cap BBQ

Shrimp (Mystery Meat Category): Rudolph & Kin BBQ

People's Choice Pulled Pork
1st: Big Boys BBQ
2nd: Knee Cap BBQ
3rd: Slainte BBQ

Chicken
1st: Circle L BBQ
2nd: Slainte BBQ

Ribs
1st: Foundry BBQ
2nd: Big Boys BBQ

Pork
1st: Slainte BBQ
2nd: Circle L BBQ

Brisket
1st: Knee Cap BBQ
2nd: Foundry BBQ
Wild Child: Rudolph & Kin BBQ

Overall
Reserve Champion: Circle L BBQ
Grand Champion: Foundry BBQ