Award winning barbecue from Blue Hound Barbecue chef, Kyle Bryner
We are thrilled to announce our exclusive food vendor for the 2026 festival: Kyle Bryner.
Kyle is an award winning chef, the Master of ‘Cue on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl, and the newest class member of the 2026 Georgia Grown Executive Chef Program.
Blue Hound Barbecue: The Taste of the Mountains
Kyle’s Blue Hound Barbecue food truck will be serving up exclusive festival breakfasts and lunches on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Expect a menu brimming with locally-sourced, slow-smoked meats—think tender brisket, juicy pulled pork, and house-made sausage—accompanied by Southern-inspired sides with an Appalachian twist. Every dish is a celebration of the region’s flavors, rooted in tradition and elevated by Kyle’s inventive touch.
Locally-sourced smoked meats
Southern sides with Appalachian flavors
Exclusive breakfast and lunch service for festival-goers
You can also visit the restaurant in Dillard, Georgia.
The Winner of the Food Network’s 2025 BBQ Brawl!
Kyle Bryner won Food Network’s BBQ Brawl and is titled the Master of ‘Cue.
In the show, Kyle stepped into the fiery world of competition barbecue, where culinary legends Bobby Flay and his chef friends mentor and coach the nation’s most respected barbecue challengers.
About Chef Kyle Bryner
A true Appalachian original, Kyle Bryner is making waves both in the kitchen and on national television. He is:
The winner on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl
The recipient of the Emerging Restaurateur of the Year from The Georgia Grace Awards
The 2025 Vest Of Georgia: Barbecue Joint Award
Part of the 2026 Georgia Grown Executive Chef Program
Kyle brings his signature style, passion, and down-home flair to every plate. He’s the proud owner of the beloved Blue Hound Barbecue, where he crafts mouthwatering smoked meats and soulful Southern sides, all inspired by the rugged beauty and rich traditions of the mountains he calls home.
Come hungry, leave inspired.
“Join us to savor authentic mountain hospitality in every bite.”
