INDEPENDENCE FIRE & ICE COOK-OFF APRIL 5-6
Registration is now open for Independence Community Events’ Fire & Ice Cook-off.
This year’s event will be held next Friday and Saturday, April 5th and 6th, on the Independence town square.
Teams will compete in several categories throughout the two days of the cook-off. Friday will include steak shootout and margaritas, while Saturday will have beans, chef’s choice, chicken, ribs and brisket. Results will be announced at 6 p.m. on Saturday.
First place in the steak shootout will win $1,000, sponsored by Southern Star Trucking and Brenham Iron Works. Second place will win $500, sponsored by Cattleman’s Trucking. Third place will receive $250, sponsored by Schulte’s Farm Beef. Cash prizes and trophies will also be presented in the other categories.
Team registration for chicken, ribs, brisket and beans is $125. Entry is $30 for the steak shootout, $25 for chef’s choice and $20 for margaritas.
The Fire & Ice Cook-off serves as a fundraiser for continued renovations and maintenance at the old school house in Independence.
For more information, or to sign up, visit the Independence Community Events Facebook page, email icevents2011@gmail.com or contact Jordan Kaminski at 979-421-0134.