The Ellis County Press: BBQ cook-off

BBQ cook-off
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Editor on 06/25/2010 15:33:00


MEGAN GRAY
The Ellis County Press
WILMER - The Wilmer Parks Board is hosting their first annual "Chicken and Rib
Cook-off" this Saturday, June 26.
"We already have participants signed up and I am very excited about the first of
what we hope to be an annual event for the community," said John Eggen, board
member.
Taking place in the parking lot behind city hall, up to 20 teams will compete
for trophies and the grand prize, a new Brinkman dual zone gas/charcoal grill.
To compete for the grill, contestants must enter both categories.
Residents can pre-register and begin setting up Friday, June 25 from 6-9 p.m. or
register the morning of at 8 a.m.
Registration costs $5 per category.
In addition to the cook-off, a watermelon contest at 2 p.m., two bands and a 24
foot slide for the kids will be on site.
Carter BloodCare will be hosting a blood drive starting at 2 p.m. with awards
presented at 5 p.m.
Applications and rules are currently available at the City Hall, library and
both Clayton Crossing and River Oaks Mobile Home Parks offices.
Interested volunteers may call city hall at 972-441-3222.