At the BBQ Music Fest in Mission Viejo, Calif., Pitmaster Raymond Ornelas took home the People’s Choice Award for Best Pitmaster, earning top honors with his take on St. Louis baby back ribs. Coleman All Natural Meats, The National Provisioner's 2025 Processor of the Year, was the sponsor of Ornelas at the festival, providing an in-kind donation for attendees.

Attendees experienced a full menu of ribs, brisket, pulled pork and more from some of the region’s top pitmasters. Judges and attendees alike voted for their favorite, selecting Ornelas as the overall winner.

“I am so proud and excited for this win. Barbecue is my passion, and to have my ribs selected as the best means everything to me,” said Ornelas. “Using Coleman All Natural Meats’ St. Louis baby back ribs gave me an advantage; the flavor, tenderness, and quality helped me elevate my recipe. Huge thanks to everyone who came out, voted, and made this an unforgettable weekend.”

Thousands of barbecue fans and families visited Oso Viejo Community Park for a weekend of smoky flavors, live music and family-friendly fun, July 25-27, 2025. Proceeds supported the Marine Adoption Committee, Newhart Middle School PTA and Mission Viejo’s Olympic athlete initiatives.

Coleman All Natural Meats, a legacy all-natural meat brand since 1875, is celebrating its 150-year anniversary. This milestone recognizes the brand’s family heritage and commitment to all-natural, humanely raised meats sourced from American farmers, raised with no antibiotics ever, no added hormones, and fed an all-vegetarian diet. As part of the historic occasion, Coleman has been looking for new ways to partner with retailers and pitmasters across the country to help elevate not only their food but their visibility in the culinary community.

Source: Coleman All Natural Meats