High-Country Health Food and Cafe in Mariposa California

'Click' Here to Visit: 'Yosemite Bug Health Spa', Now Open.
'Click' Here to Visit: 'Yosemite Bug Health Spa', Now Open. "We provide a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. Come in and let us help You Relax"
'Click' for More Info: 'Chocolate Soup', Fine Home Accessories and Gifts, Located in Mariposa, California
'Click' for More Info: 'Chocolate Soup', Fine Home Accessories and Gifts, Located in Mariposa, California
'Click' Here to Visit Happy Burger Diner in Mariposa... "We have FREE Wi-Fi, we're Eco-Friendly & have the Largest Menu in the Sierra"
'Click' Here to Visit Happy Burger Diner in Mariposa... "We have FREE Wi-Fi, we're Eco-Friendly & have the Largest Menu in the Sierra"
'Click' for More Info: Inter-County Title Company Located in Mariposa, California
'Click' for More Info: Inter-County Title Company Located in Mariposa, California

coulterville deep pit bbq 2007 1 089 sierra sun times
25 Pounds of Deep Pit BBQ Beef!

Note:
 This article is one of a series celebrating Mariposa County Memories and was originally published during Summer 2007

On Saturday, July 7, 2007 the 38th Annual Coulterville Fire Brigade Deep Pit BBQ was taking place at the County Park from noon to six. The meat was cut in 25lb. slabs, wrapped in aluminum foil, wrapped in wet burlap bags and then placed in a pit of Oakwood ashes for many hours as people started arriving at the park.

With weather that was very cooperative along with nice shady trees, games were played, folks were dunked, music was played and a lot of mingling among new and old friends as the beef slowly cooked!

As the beef was sliced up (557 lbs total) people who purchased raffle tickets listened for their number to be called and all proceeds went to the fire department.

<previous next> view play stop

Slideshow image


Since your web browser does not support JavaScript, here is a non-JavaScript version of the image slideshow:

slideshow image
Announcing the 2007 BBQ


slideshow image
Mariposa Chamber Of Commerce President, Mary Ann Huff hawking for people to try and dunk Mariposa Deputy Fire Chief Jim Middleton.


slideshow image
Mariposa Deputy Fire Chief Jim Middleton getting wet!


slideshow image
'The Barn Dogs' entertained the crowd!


slideshow image
Enjoying the day with plenty of shade


slideshow image
Having Fun


slideshow image
Mariposa County Fire Chief Jim Wilson being a good sport and having fun!


slideshow image
Mariposa County Fire Chief Jim Wilson getting dunked!


slideshow image
Out of the pit and wrapped in burlap is 25lbs. of beef!


slideshow image
Up close, deep pit beef bbq, makes your mouth water!


slideshow image
Mariposa County Supervisor Lyle Turpin even volunteered (?) to be in the dunk tank!


slideshow image
Mariposa County Supervisor Lyle Turpin in the tank!