Local BBQ restaurant wins State Fair rib-off


Want to go?

WHAT: Hickory River Smokehouse

WHERE: 135 S. Garber Drive, Tipp City

HOURS: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday and Monday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.

INFO: www.hickoryriver.com or 937-669-2271

How’s this for smokin’?

The Hickory River Smokehouse in Tipp City has won the People's Choice Award at the 20th Annual Ohio State Fair Pork Rib-Off Competition.

The restaurant serves ribs, pork loin, pulled pork, sliced and chopped brisket, chicken, ham, low-fat smoked turkey, Polish sausage and salmon.

The Hickory River Smokehouse will be participating in the 4th annual Yuengling Bands and BBQ festival at Austin Landing Park from 1-9 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 14.