Admission is free to this family-friendly, sanctioned barbecue contest at the Riverwalk in downtown Columbus. Donations will be accepted for the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society.
Friday, April 12
(Gates open 4-11 p.m.)
6:15-7:30 p.m. – Big Joe Shelton
8-11 p.m. – Freeway Band
Saturday, April 13
(Gates open 9 a.m.-6 p.m.)
9-10:30 a.m. – Coca-Cola Kids Que’ing
10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Miss. Dept. of Transportation “Convincer”
11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Tennessee songwriter/performer Taylor Hoch
2-4 p.m. – Wild Magnolias
4 p.m. – Awards presentation
Children’s activities and craft vendors during the day
Concessions are available. No coolers, please. Lawn chairs recommended.
For more information, go to grillingontheriver.com.
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