72nd annual Decatur BBQ Fest affords taste, enjoyable and free household leisure this Saturday

DECATUR — A Northwest Arkansas custom is about to return Saturday because the Decatur Chamber of Commerce hosts the 72nd annual Decatur BBQ Fest.

The free pageant will likely be held at Veterans Park positioned at 1105 W. Main St. Gates will open at 8 a.m., and the occasion will conclude with a fireworks present at 8:30 p.m, in accordance with a Decatur Chamber of Commerce Facebook occasion.

Packed with stay music, savory barbecue, aggressive cook-offs, a automotive present, pageantry and a night fireworks present, this yr’s pageant is designed from prime to backside to be an reasonably priced, action-packed celebration for your entire group, in accordance with the chamber.

The occasion options free parking, sponsored by the Decatur Alumni, and free inflatables all day for youngsters, sponsored by Handy Mart. Families are inspired to convey garden chairs, blankets and appetites to get pleasure from a full day of festivities, in accordance with the chamber.

Throughout the day, guests can stroll amongst greater than 60 craft, artisan, farmers market and nonprofit cubicles. A lineup of 10 meals vehicles will supply the whole lot from basic barbecue and genuine Mexican dishes to funnel desserts, corn canines, popcorn, sweets and fresh-squeezed lemonade, the chamber’s on-line occasion itemizing states.

Near the bandstand, pageant goers can take a look at their intention on the dunk tank, with 100% of proceeds supporting the Decatur High School State Champion Soccer Team to assist fund championship rings. The chamber has coated all working prices, so each greenback tossed goes straight to the staff. In the dunk tank will likely be native coaches, academics, law enforcement officials and even the mayor, in accordance with organizers.

“The chamber has worked tirelessly to make this festival as family-friendly and cost-effective as possible,” mentioned Cody Tosta, Chamber of Commerce president. “With free parking, free inflatables, free concerts and endless entertainment, families can spend the entire day with us without breaking the bank.”

Randy Moll might be reached by e mail at [email protected].

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Schedule of Events

Chicken & Rib Cook-Off: The grills hearth up early with aggressive barbecue groups vying for prime honors. Judging takes place at midday, adopted by awards.

Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show: Registration begins at 8 a.m., with judging operating from 9 a.m. to midday. A complete of 28 awards — together with Best of Show — will likely be offered.

9 a.m. — Miss Decatur, Teen & Tiny Tot pageants: Open to contestants from newborns to 19-year-olds.

10 a.m. — Barbecue hen dinners open: Served on the bunker constructing for $15 per plate, that includes a meal of a half-chicken, mac and cheese, baked beans, Texas toast and water.

Noon — Pepper Eating Contest and Watermelon Eating Contest.

1 p.m. (Lineup) and 1:30 p.m. (Start) — Patriotic Parade: Running from the automotive wash down Arkansas 102 to Main Street and ending at Veterans Park. Local companies, church buildings, civic teams, veterans, first responders and group members are invited to affix the procession.

2 p.m. — Opening Ceremonies: Immediately following the parade will likely be a gap prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and the nationwide anthem carried out by the Decatur High School Band.

Live Music Lineup

2:15-5:15 p.m.: Nothin’ Fancy

5:30-8:30 p.m.: JJ Taylor and Bourbon Highway

8:30 p.m. — Grand Finale Fireworks: A fireworks show lights up the night time sky over Veterans Park to cap off the celebration.