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Final Table Judge: Mike Newton, Cowboy Chef

Final Table Judge: Mike Newton, Cowboy Chef

Cowboy Chef Mike Newton Native ranching Texan, can’t rope for s***, loves fine food and brown liquor, while enjoying a sunset with good people. When not working Angus cattle or tending to the ranch, Newton is in the kitchen creating quality, soulful food with a...
On Site Judge: Nicole Sparks & Jenna Marwitz

On Site Judge: Nicole Sparks & Jenna Marwitz

Nicole Sparks & Jenna Marwitz In August of 2011, Nicole Sparks and Jenna Marwitz, two small-town girls from Brownwood, Texas, best friends and busy moms started a Facebook page to share slow cooker recipes with other time-strapped family and friends. Overnight...
On Site Judge: M. Brady Clark

On Site Judge: M. Brady Clark

M. Brady Clark written by Lindsay Reece for Southside Sanctuary When people ask M. Brady Clark how he ended up working in design, he simply says, “I knew the right people.” If you pry a little farther, he might attribute his success to Guillermo, the 6 foot long...
On Site Judge: Cory Bost

On Site Judge: Cory Bost

Cory Bost As a member of the founding team at the world’s first festival authority, Everfest, a native Texan, lifelong bacon enthusiast and self-proclaimed world traveler, Cory brings a unique perspective to all things festival, food, and...
Final Table Judge: David Kersh

Final Table Judge: David Kersh

David Kersh Charles David Kersh is an American country music singer who made his debut in 1996.  His first album, Goodnight Sweetheart, was released that year, producing four singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.  A second album, titled If...