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COPS AGAINST CANCER - FIVE-O BBQ CHARITY CLASSIC

This year, our six



returning Champion Smokers will be up against the new talent preparing a menu



and competing in 7 different "Smokin' Hot" categories; Pork, Beef,



Ribs, Chicken, Wild Game, Side Dish and Desserts. The 10-13 Smoker Teams will



be bringing their new ideas, rubs and recipes to make this year even bigger and



tastier.









Cost: Tickets $35.00 single or $250 for tables of 8. The price



of your ticket includes, all you can eat BBQ from the competitors, potato salad



and side, dessert and soft drink, live auction and live music by The Brian



Holtz Band. Tickets purchased after July 25, 2013 will be $40 per ticket or



$300.00 for tables of 8.  Cash Bar will



be on site.









All proceeds from



this event help cancer patients and their families with the over-whelming and



unexpected financial expenses and challenges presented to them during a very



difficult time of their lives included, but not limited to financial assistance



for lodging & travel expenses during medical appointments, treatments or hospitalization



or other financial assistance including monthly home expenses not covered by



insurance. Three hours of amazing Rhythm and Blues by the Des Moines' base



Brian Holtz Band. This year a larger venue, more Smokers competing, Live



Auction and Live Music. Cash and Checks only on the night of the event - NO CREDIT CARD PURCHASES ON SITE.

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Nine TV & Radio Personalities will be conducting the Celebrity Judging from 1pm to 4:30p.  This free event is open to the public.

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