Mama G’s took first place in the Battle of the Bierock at Oktoberfest, earning a score of 8.44 from a panel of five judges.

Lions Club placed second with 7.64, followed by Sigma Phi Epsilon with 7.4. The Local finished fourth, and TK’s BBQ placed fifth. Five bierocks were judged on texture, appearance, smell, taste and portability.

The judges were Ellis County Commissioner Michael Burgess, CVB marketing intern Chloe Ecord, Fort Hays State University representative Hugo Perez, Oktoberfest Committee member Tom Bird and Hays Mayor Mason Ruder.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/10/1791066183180.jpeg" alt="Amanda Rupp (left), Ellis County historical director, poses with the winners of the 2026 Bierock competition Dave Givens (middle) and Owner of Mama G's Gina Givens (right) at Oktoberfest Hays 2026. Photo by Alin Hett/Hays Post&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Amanda Rupp (left), Ellis County historical director, poses with the winners of the 2026 Bierock competition Dave Givens (middle) and Owner of Mama G's Gina Givens (right) at Oktoberfest Hays 2026. Photo by Alin Hett/Hays Post&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>By ALIN HETTHays PostPhotos by Alin Hett/Hays PostMama G’s took first place in the Battle of the Bierock at Oktoberfest, earning a score of 8.44 from a panel of five judges.Lions Club placed second with 7.64, followed by Sigma Phi Epsilon with 7.4. The Local finished fourth, and TK’s BBQ placed fifth. Five bierocks were judged on texture, appearance, smell, taste and portability.The judges were Ellis County Commissioner Michael Burgess, CVB marketing intern Chloe Ecord, Fort Hays State University representative Hugo Perez, Oktoberfest Committee member Tom Bird and Hays Mayor Mason Ruder.&nbsp;<figure>
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📷 Oktoberfest 2026 Bierock competition, FHSU homecoming parade