Sept. 11-12 on Quincy riverfront
QUINCY, ILL. -- The Quincy Exchange Club will present Smoke On The River on Sept.11-12 on the Quincy riverfront.
This is a KCBS-sanctioned event.
On Friday, Sept. 11, the BBQ contestants can check in beginning at 9 a.m.
A steak-cooking contest open to amateur and professional chefs starts at 6 p.m.
Entry fee is $25, and the winner receives a BBQ grill.
The Exchange Club's Service Person of the Year Award will be presented at 6:30 p.m.
A steak dinner open to public will begin serving at 7 p.m.; tickets are $15 tickets at the door.
The Band "Raised on Radio" will begin playing at 8 p.m.
On Saturday, gates open at 10 a.m.
Food and drinks, along with vendors booths and a kids zone will be available.
Arm bands will be available for $10 and are good from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday; they let you sample the BBQ and vote for the People's Choice Award.
Rick Berry will be on stage at 3 p.m.
The band, The Cheesburgers perform starting at 6 p.m.
Blue Eyed Soul will take the stage at 9 p.m.
BBQ judging will begin at 1 p.m. and the winners will be announced after judging is complete between 4-5 p.m.
Prizes total as follows: Grand Champion $1,000.00, Reserve Grand Champion $500.00; People's Choice Award 1st Place $250.00, 2nd Place $150.00, 3rd Place $100.00.
In each meat category, prizes are as follows: 1st Place $200.00, 2nd Place $150.00, 3rd Place $125.00, 4th Place $ 75.00, 5th Place $ 50.00, 6th Place $ 50.00, 7th Place $ 50.00, 8th Place $ 50.00.
For more information, go to www.smokeontheriver.net.
You also can contact Mel Dillman,812 Hampshire Suite D, Quincy, IL 62301 or email mdillman5905@sbcglobal.net.
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