The Crown Complex held the 3rd Annual Black BBQ Cookoff from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Aug. 17 where pitmasters competed to be recognized as the best in a number of categories. This event was presented by A1 Cook Offs and some of the proceeds were given to L3 Brand Community Alliance. CityView photos by Aaliyah Lane.

People walk around a parking lot on a sunny day where there are popup tents and a food truck is to the right of the frame.
Credit: Aaliyah Lane / CityView
A man wearing a baseball hat, black polo, and khaki shorts stands next to a branded sign in front of a barbecue pit
Sean Hunter Credit: Aaliyah Lane / CityView
Three men wearing summertime clothes stand in front of a branded sign attached to a popup tent in a parking lot
Ryan Wright, left, Carlos Jones, middle, and Eric Adams, right
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A man wearing a short sleeve shirt cuts meat inside of tinfoil resting on a grill top.
Carl Pringle Credit: Aaliyah Lane / CityView