(The event many have been waiting for)….It is coming this Saturday.

It is the 28th Annual Holtville Athletic Club Rib Cook-Off at Samaha Park in Holtville. It starts at 10:00 Saturday morning and will continue until 2:00 pm, or until the ribs are all gone. This year’s event is scheduled one weekend prior to the Super Bowl. Organizers are preparing for a crowd that will approach 12,000 by reserving tons of fresh St. Louis style pork ribs, and making preparations to serve 250 gallons of Old Fashion homemade ice cream, and classic Keg Root Beer for the single day event. This year’s marquee event will have prizes and awards that will top $10,000. The top prize of $1,000 will go to the judge’s choice for Best BBQ Ribs. Additional categories include best side dish, best homemade pie and best booth. There will be live entertainment throughout the day. All net proceeds of the event are earmarked to benefit area youth activity education and athletic groups. The majority of the 600 event volunteers are comprised of area athletic, youth organizations and educational groups and their leaders. The event is free to the public, but sample tickets can be purchased at the event, or pre-sale at designated locations.