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Knights of Columbus BBQ Competition this Saturday!

Trafton Park will be the center of attraction this weekend, as the local Knights of Columbus begin the countdown as the Third Annual BBQ contest begins on Saturday, August 20th. At 6 am the grills will fire up and the teams are off and running. The venue has been changed to accommodate the contestants, as many will be arriving by camper and wanted a place to set up and park for the weekend.

As of Sunday evening, there are fourteen teams signed up; there is still time to get signed up by calling Jory Schipman, Grand Knight and BBQ chairman. Teams are already signed up and will be heading this way from Billings, Kalispell, and Wyoming, in addition to local teams.

Though they are always short on manpower, Jory said "The Schipman Force" (aka FAMILY) is his main crew as of right now. He balances his time between his business, "The Burger Boys" and lining out the BBQ. "We are always limited on help but manage to get through it."

At Trafton, there will be generators set up for powering the grills that are going to show up. They are borrowing a generator from Spencer Elect. Some entrants bring their own as well. The judging will begin at 2 o'clock when the Cook's Choice is judged. This is not your ordinary competition in most respects. The brisket is provided in the entry fee and the payout will most likely be four digits, so you might want to put together a team before the closing deadline. The

Judges will be coming from different directions, including one from Colorado as well as locals.

Throughout the day there are other events as well to keep the day lively. For openers, Cornhole will start at 10 am. The KC's will start concessions at 11 o'clock til 4 pm. Tickets for the raffle of a Traeger, a Pit Boss flat grill, and 50 pounds of hamburger; a 50-50 drawing will be available too.

When the fires begin to cool, the judging having been completed, the headgates will open for dining at its finest at 5:30. Jory sez, "If you like BBQ, get your arse down to the Trafton Park on Saturday!"

 

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