Ten-Year-Old BBQ Champions Rise | Jackson News

Ten-year-old grill masters are taking over Ocean Springs, Mississippi, at The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint’s “Kids ‘Que” competition — where young chefs cook hot dogs with custom trophies and an $8K prize pool on the line. Pierson Helms, who’s been grilling since age eight, brings her own flair with crisscross slits and secret flavor hacks. Food Network’s Bobby T drove 18 hours from Pennsylvania to judge blind, bringing his own sauces to taste the passion. This isn’t just barbecue — it’s family fun, outdoor adventure, and the future of the craft. More events coming up in September and January — don’t miss the next wave of BBQ pros. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5a165fdc264703ab