The American Bass Anglers Barbeque Cook-Off

On April 30th and May 1 and 2, the American Bass Anglers Barbeque Cook-Offs will come to Anderson for the first time ever. This Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned event is poised to be the biggest and best barbecue cook-off that the Electric City has ever seen. But the only way that is going to happen is if local and regional teams take part in the event.

The Anderson County Convention and Visitors Bureau along with the American Bass Anglers are looking for teams to compete in the Professional and Backyard team categories of the Barbeque Cook-Off, as well as side competitions in wings, sweet tea and even the ''Battle of the Bands.''

Organizers are also looking for participants in their side competitions including the Wings Over Anderson event on April 30 and the Y'All Magazine Sweet Tea competition on May 1.

Anyone with the skills is eligible to enter the American Bass Anglers Barbeque Cook-Off, Wings Over Anderson, Y'All Magazine's Sweet Tea competition and the Battle of the Bands. Cost of entry is $50 for the Backyard Team, $250 for the Professional Team, $15 for the Wings Over Anderson and free for the Sweet Tea contest. There will also be side contests for barbecue sauce ($10 entry) and dessert ($10 entry).

Entry fee for the Battle of the Bands is $125.

For more information and to apply, visit www.ababbq.com and complete the form. Or, visit Kathy Benson at the Anderson County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 110 Federal St. in the Anderson County Arts Center Warehouse building to pick up applications.