Barbecue experts were hard at work on April 28 at Brighton for the annual community contest. (Photos by Michael Weaver)

BRIGHTON - The Village of Brighton's Third Annual Barbecue Contest on April 28 had strong participation and what Brighton Mayor Michael Roberts called a "phenomenal taste" at Betsey Ann Park. Roberts said the day is always a good one when people can enjoy themselves with some delicious barbecue. He said the barbecue contest is judged by appearance, tenderness, flavor, and texture.

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"Where else can you get a slab of ribs done by champions for only $4," he told the media that day.

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