Austen Dillard’s Bubba D’s BBQ takes center stage at San Angelo Rodeo

SAN ANGELO, Texas ( Concho Valley Homepage ) — Austen Dillard, a native of San Angelo and the creative force behind Bubba D’s barbecue, is making his presence known at the San Angelo rodeo, marking his inaugural appearance at the event with a memorable experience. Dillard inherited his culinary expertise from his father, Jack Dillard, known affectionately as Bubba D, who passed down his cherished recipes and cooking techniques to his son.

Supported by the Small Business Association in San Angelo, Dillard embarked on his entrepreneurial journey, leveraging his family’s heritage and culinary knowledge to establish Bubba D’s barbecue. Today, as Dillard proudly stands at the rodeo, the fruits of his labor are evident as Bubba Ds secured third place in the fiercely contested barbecue competition.

Plans are already underway to reinvest the prize money from the competition into expanding Bubba D’s reach through strategic advertising and exploring new product opportunities. As he continues to leave his mark on the culinary industry, Dillard remains committed to honoring his roots while embracing the opportunities that lie ahead, ensuring that the legacy of Bubba D’s barbecue endures for generations to come.

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