Congratulations to all state finalists in the Arkansas 4-H Barbecue Contestant held Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers during The Poultry Federation's 51st Annual Poultry Festival. The students did a terrific job competing in the hot sun as they each grilled their chicken for the culinary judges. The 2010 Senior Division winner is Makenly Coles of Lawrence County. Coles will now proceed to the national finals in Kentucky. The 2010 Junior Division winner is Jesse Biondolillo of Cross County. All 4-H student finalists are listed below.
Fayetteville District
Jennifer Sloan, Boone County, Senior Division
Treylan Swaim, Pope County, Senior Division
Lillian Beasley, Crawford County, Junior Division
Batesville District
Makenly Coles, Lawrence County, Senior Division
Meredith Williams, White County, Senior Division
Jesse Biondolillo, Cross County, Junior Division
Arkadelphia District
Sarah Smith, Pike County, Senior Division
Glynn Smith, Pike County, Senior Division
Mandy Haynes, Hot Springs County, Junior Division
Little Rock District
Melissa Nubble, Johnson County, Senior Division
Amy Toombs, Johnson County, Senior Division
Hailey Hardgrave, Johnson County, Junior Division