March 18, 2016 - The Shelby County Grill Fest Barbecue Cook-off will be Saturday, March 19 at the Windham Civic Center in Center, Texas, with cook teams from across east Texas and western Louisiana vying for over $6,700 in prize money and the Grand Champion trophy along with bragging rights.
The barbecue cook-off presented by Farmers State Bank and sanctioned by the Lone Star Barbecue Society is the main event; however, the extra sides make it a day of festivities topped off with dessert.
42 Tournament
A 42 Tournament will begin Friday night, March 18, at 7:00 p.m. at Sombreros Restaurant, with the finals on Saturday in Foster Hall at the Civic Center. Players may pre-register at the Chamber or register on-site Friday. The entry is $10 per person. Rules may be obtained at www.shelbycountychamber.com.
Washer Pitching Contest
Entries will be accepted for the Washer Pitching Contest sponsored by Shelby Savings Bank at 12 noon.
Classic Car Exhibit
An outdoor Show & Shine Classic Car exhibit will be hosted by the Shelby County Cruisers.
Dessert Cook-Off
The public is invited to enter the Dessert Cook-Off. Entries must be taken to the Windham Civic Center between 10-11:00 a.m. Judging will be at 11:00. There is a $10 fee per entry and a jackpot prize.
Doors open at the Civic Center at 12 noon for spectators. An all-day, come and go wristband is $10 for the indoor and outdoor activities. The crowd will be entertained with live music presented by the Windham Civic Center when Joe Cuellar takes the stage at 2:00 p.m.
Tasting samples from Grill Fest will be shared throughout the event at the cook team stations to those with McDonald’s wristbands. An awards presentation sponsored by the City of Center will round out the day’s events at 5:00 p.m. Gold sponsor for the competition is Tyson Foods.
Registration forms and additional information is available at www.shelbycountychamber.com or at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office – 936-598-3682. Questions may be emailed to info@shelbycountychamber.com.
