Shawnee Great Grillers State Championship

Come see what's cookin' at Shawnee Town on September 25th and 26th. The Shawnee Great Grillers State Championship contest is presented by Deffenbaugh Industries, Hy-Vee and the Shawnee Parks and Recreation Department.

One hundred and two teams will compete for prize monies, trophies and bragging rights.

In addition to some of the best barbeque in the Midwest, there will be activities for the whold community to enjoy. Fun Services will be on-site with slides and games for the kids on Friday night starting at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m.

The Irish American Club - Sister Cities Committee will be sponsoring a drink booth and Hy-Vee will be on-site with food items. The Shawnee Mission Optimist Club will be serving up biscuits and gravy from the Trail Cafe on Saturday morning.

Miss Major and her Minor Mood Swings will be performing at the Gazebo on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. and Heather Thornton will perform Saturday from noon to 3:00 p.m.

Back by popular demand, the Hy-Vee People's Choice will return on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The public is invited to vote on their favorite barbeque brisket. The fee for judging is $5.00 and entitles the "judge" to sample over 60 different cook team entries and determine who is the "People's Choice".

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