Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce 3rd annual BBQ Cook-Off, Bike Rally and Kite Flying event was a huge success. Everyone that came out enjoyed themselves and had plenty to eat. The weather turned out beautiful and the chance of rained proved no threat. This year a kite Flying Contest was added that the children and many adults enjoyed. At one time their were as many as 5 kites in the air with the highest being over 500 feet. A great day to fly a kite. Trophies were awarded for highest, most colorful and smallest. This year the Kite Flying contest was sponsored by Timpson Tamco. Friday evening dance kicked everything off with Curtis Daniel entertaining. Trophies were awarded for motorcycle rally as follows:

Roland Brittian from Tenaha received trophies for oldest rider and farthest ride.
Andy Terry received the people choice trophy.
 

BBQ winners:
Chicken:
1st Place: Midnight Smokers from Carthage Texax
2nd Place: Rub Me Tender from Timpson Texas
3rd Place: Sean Miller from Benton Louisiana
 

Ribs:
1st Place: Sean Miller from Benton Louisiana
2nd Place: Midnight Smokers from Carthage Texas
3rd Place: Rub Me Tender from Timpson Texas
 

Brisket:
1st Place: Sean Miller from Benton Louisiana
2nd Place: Midnight Smokers from Carthage Texas
3rd Place: Rub Me Tender from Timpson Texas
Grand Prize was tied between Midnight Smokers and Sean Miler