Mozingo Lake BBQ set for Labor Day
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MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Mozingo Lake BBQ competition still plans to offer Labor Day fun, music and barbecue, with a few changes.
The Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned event, began through a partnership between the Nodaway County Fair Board and the city of Maryville. It is scheduled to be held Friday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 6 at The Point at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park.
Teams may still register for both the Master Series and Backyard BBQ Series competitions. Nearly 30 teams have already signed up.
All teams will be eligible for the People’s Choice wing competition where patrons may pay $1 per wing starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday night. Patrons will receive a People’s Choice voting ticket for every $5 spent. Those tickets will be used to declare the People’s Choice winner.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, barbecue event coordinators have been working with the city of Maryville and local health officials to ensure the event follows all local, state and federal health guidelines.
Masks are strongly encouraged when social distancing isn’t possible, according to a news release.
Bounce houses will no longer be available due to concerns regarding the ongoing health crisis. Instead the event will feature a stage where Marcos the Magician will perform.
He has performed at the Nodaway County Fair in previous years, walking on stilts and using fire to entertain.
Live music will be performed all weekend from artists such as Alexandra Kay, Phil Vandel and Forney and Friends. The KNIM Country Showdown is set for 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6.
Entry into the event is $5 per person for a day bracelet or $10 for a weekend bracelet.
Registration for the Cornhole Tournament is due by 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4 and includes a pair of day passes in the $20 team entry fee. A registration form is available online at www.nodcofair.org/bbq.
River Bluff Brewing/St. Joe Beer, LLC will provide an all-weekend beer garden and vendors of all kinds are set to open booths at the event selling food and other items.
For more information about booths or to sponsor, email [email protected].
