FIRE & ICE COOK-OFF APRIL 16TH, 17TH IN INDEPENDENCE
Independence Community Events is getting ready to fire up the pits for the Fire and Ice Cook-off.
Teams will challenge one another to see who makes the best barbecue, jackpot beans and margaritas April 16th and 17th on the Independence town square.
The steak shoot-out has a $1,000 cash prize for first place, sponsored by DI Hydraulic Hoses and DI Precision Rifles. Second place is $500, sponsored by Box J Quarter Horses, and third place is $250, sponsored by Vongontard Mini Hereford Ranch.
There are also contests for brisket, chicken, chef’s choice and pork ribs.
Team registration is $100 through Saturday, April 3rd, and will go up to $125 after that. Proceeds from the event benefit the restoration of the old school house.
To learn more, or to sign up, visit the Independence Community Events Facebook page, or call 979-836-4211 or 979-277-5857.