Camp 31 BBQ traces its heritage to 1908 when the original location served as a “Saw Mill” general store outside Brewton, Alabama, before Larry Murphy established the barbecue operation in 1985 and began serving authentic southern BBQ. The following year, with support from the Brewton Police Department, Camp 31 entered their first BBQ cook-off in Pensacola, Florida, claiming three first-place trophies and launching a touring tradition across the US and Canada that continues today. The store now serves as headquarters for this award-winning cook-off team, which maintains its reputation as one of the most productive BBQ teams on the circuit, consistently delivering exceptional Southern-style barbecue slow-smoked over hickory logs. Visitors can experience their tender, flavourful ribs at Canada’s Largest Ribfest on the shores of Lake Ontario in Burlington every Labour Day Weekend, where Camp 31’s commitment to authentic barbecue techniques and competition-tested recipes ensures an unforgettable taste of true southern tradition.