LAKEPORT, Calif. – Novice grillers and master grillers alike still have time to register to compete in this year’s Grillin’ on the Green barbecue cook-off, say organizers of the event.
Groups and individuals are invited to participate in the annual fundraiser to benefit Westside Community Park from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at the park, 1401 Westside Park Road.
Each year Grillin’ on the Green attracts a larger number of attendees who enjoy a barbecue cook-off, musical entertainment, children’s activities and a car show.
Cook-off competitors may register through Friday, July 11, by calling Cindy Ustrud, 707-263-7091.
A few competitors have signed up, according to Ustrud, but organizers are seeking additional teams and individuals.
“In our fifth year of presenting Grillin’ on the Green, the Park Committee welcomes returning barbecuers and hopes to have new grillers join the friendly contest,” said Ustrud.
There is no entry fee. Each contestant is required to provide his/her own setup and samples of the chef’s “grillin’” specialty for 300 people.
The competition will culminate in a presentation of the People’s Choice Awards.
Musical entertainment this year will be provided by the LC Diamonds.
The Park Committee also is seeking sponsorships for this year’s event. Levels of sponsor recognition are $100, $300, $500, $1,000, $3,000 and $5,000.
The committee is grateful to the Keeling-Barnes Family Foundation for once again offering a match of up to $5,000 in sponsorships.
“Thanks to the Keeling Barnes Family Foundation, additional sponsorships will double the impact," said Park Committee Chair Dennis Rollins.
Sponsors will be recognized at the Grillin’ on the Green event.
For additional information about the event and the barbecue competition, contact Rollins, 707-349-0969.
“The event is truly a fun afternoon with lots of good food supplied by our backyard barbecuers and professional grillers as well as sponsors who donate dishes to complement the meals,” said Rollins. “Families enjoy the music and dancing, the vintage cars on display, and many kids’ activities.”
All proceeds from the event will benefit the next phase of development of Westside Community Park.
Westside Community Park is a city of Lakeport recreational facility that was established 15 years ago.
The nonprofit Park Committee is developing the park in conjunction with the city of Lakeport, volunteers, and numerous contributions by individuals and businesses dedicated to constructing a recreational facility for the youth and adults of Lake County.