Thursday, May 26, 2016

Elkmont Lions Club Backyard BBQ Cookoff Registration Closes May 28

Elkmont Lions Club Backyard BBQ Cookoff
Registration Closes May 28th



Written by
Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist
Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association


Calling all Backyard Division Cookoff Teams.... the time to register for the Elkmont Lions Club Smokin' Railroad Street Barbecue Cookoff is growing near -- May 28th to be precise.  This newly Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned cookoff, also part of the Alabama Barbecue Trail, is pitting the cooking skills of amateur Backyard Division teams against each other.  

The Elkmont Lions Club Smokin' Railroad Street Barbecue Cookoff was already known for a highly competitive fields of talent but with the addition of the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) Sanctioning, the titles are taking on new energy.

People's Choice Awards tickets offer attendees of the festival to choose the crowd favorite while
professional judges from the KCBS circuit will be raising the bar high for the Chicken, Ribs and Pulled Pork competitions.


Cook teams interested in registering should visit:  ElkmontLionsClub.com


Additional activities lined up for the crowds coming to enjoy the barbecue cook off include a Cruise-In on Gilbert Street with prizes for registrants and guide tour of Elkmont and a concert in the evening on June 10th.

June 11th has a Cornhole Tournament at the Elkmont Depot with prizes too.  There will be live music and of course, plenty of chances to enjoy fresh barbecue.

Attendees to the barbecue cookoff can enjoy shopping Antique Paper Trail, Belle Chevre and Elkmont Saturday Market too.

For lodging and RV parks, please visit:  VisitAthensAL.com




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