14th Annual Rib Burnoff - This Saturday

The Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Island announced today that the 14th Annual Rib Burnoff and Barbecue Fest which will be held at Honey Horn, from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM, this Saturday, May 15, 2010, rain or shine, will have a record 18 cooks competing:

Applebee's • Longhorn’s • Barrier Island BBQ • L Woods • Danny's BBQ • Truffle's Montana’s • Disney Resort • Motley Cue • Elgie Stover • One Hot Mama’s Garage Gourmet Shawnuff BBQ • HH Diner • Smokehouse • HH Firefighters • Smoky Bonez • Hog Heaven

A special Armed Services Day theme with music and drills from local ROTC squads will begin shortly after Noon. Also Kiwanis is extending an offer of a $5 entry fee for active military members and their families.

The judges selected to do the blind tasting an issue the Judges Awards are:

Anne Marie Adams-HH Hospitality Assn
Jamie Daly – WTOC Savannah
Barry Kaufman – Bluffton Today
Justin Paprocki-Island Packet
CJ- 104.9The SURF
Lori Goodrich-HH Monthly
Dez Darazs – Friend of Kiwanis
Mark Robertson-98.7The River
Herb Novit – Friend of Kiwanis
Mayor Tom and Maryann Peeples

The Portajohns, formerly known as Southwind, who have been a mainstay of this event for 5 years, will play their usual country and bluegrass music. A large crowd is expected as the event is covered in the May issue of Southern Living Magazine and has attracted regional attention. A supervised complimentary children’s’ play area will be available with games and slides. Ticket holders will vote for the popular vote winners. Proceeds from this event have benefited local children’s charities throughout the year, such as The Children’s Center, Coastal Discovery Museum, programs For Exceptional People and The Marine Corps Scholarship Fund. For a complete list see our website at: www.hiltonheadkiwanis.com.