Coal Hollow Brothers
Built on Friendship. Proven in Competition.
For more than two decades, the Coal Hollow Brothers have brought together friendship, Appalachian tradition, outdoor cooking, competition, and showmanship.
2026 RoadKill Cook-Off
The Coal Hollow Brothers return to Marlinton in 2026 with another original creation, another full-scale theme, and another chance to add to more than twenty-five years of CHB history.
What began in 1998 as four friends taking on the West Virginia RoadKill Cook-off grew into a team known for championships, memorable dishes, elaborate displays, costumes, historical themes, and friendships built around the fire.
The competition matters. So do the people, the stories, the traditions, and the good times shared along the way.
Pirate Ship Pork
A sweet and savory pork stew built around pork, apples, and plenty of Coal Hollow Brothers personality.
Come find us at the West Virginia RoadKill Cook-off.
The food will be hot.
The pirates will be questionable.
The competition will be serious.
Twenty-Eight Years of Stories
Some are documented in newspapers. Some live in old photographs. Some only come out around a fire when the right people are together.
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