BBQ cook-off set for April 5
by Jason Hartline, staff writer

Faculty, staff and students at South Plains College, as well as members of the Levelland community, are invited to the Fourth Annual Taste of Texas BBQ Cook-Off.

The event, sponsored by the Student Government Association at South Plains College, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 5 of the square in downtown Levelland and will feature live entertainment from the gazebo and fun for the whole family, as well as some mouth-watering BBQ.

The cost is $7 for adults, $5 for students without IDs, and $4 for students with IDs. Children under age 2 will receive a free hot dog. The meal includes one drink and one dessert with a ticket that can be purchased from the Student Government Association. Additional drinks and dessert will be available for purchase.

“Basically, this is a great opportunity to work with the college and showcase our downtown area,” said Mary Siders of the Levelland Chamber of Commerce. “We are thrilled for what the college has done for the community, and this is a chance for the community to give something back to the student leaders at the college.”

The cook-off is open to any local or visiting team of barbeque enthusiasts that wishes to enter. Teams are required to cook around 40 pounds of meat on site and have the meat ready to serve by 11:30 a.m. on April 5. Registration will begin at 5 p.m. on April 4, the deadline for teams to enter.

A panel of celebrity judges will select the winner of the Traveling Trophy, along with two runners-up. The winner will be announced at 1 p.m. In recent years, as many as 10 teams have competed in the event.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the South Plains College Student Government Association. The event is co-sponsored by Main Street City of Levelland.

For more information, contact the Student Activities Office at SPC, (806) 894-9611, ext.2378.