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section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-11 19:02 CST
updated: 2026-11-11 19:02 CST
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# Calgary pitmaster wins top prize at Tennessee barbecue contest

Janice Smella and her Smellaque team won first place at the 37th annual Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, Tennessee.

Section: [Culture & Events](/calgary/section/life.md) · Entities: [Janice Smella](/calgary/wiki/janice-smella.md), [Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue](/calgary/wiki/jack-daniel-s-world-championship-invitational-barbecue.md)

## Coverage

- [CTV News Calgary](https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/canadian-pitmaster-takes-home-top-prize-in-prestigious-barbecue-competition-in-tennessee/), 2026-11-11 19:02 CST: Calgary pitmaster takes home top prize in prestigious barbecue competition in Tennessee

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