LAKEPORT, Calif. – Looking for an opportunity to show off your grillin’ skills?

Individuals and groups interested in competing in this year’s Grillin’ on the Green barbecue competition still have time to sign up.

The event is an annual fundraiser to benefit Westside Community Park in Lakeport. It will take place Saturday, Aug. 3, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Westside Community Park, 1401 Westside Park Road.

Each year Grillin’ on the Green attracts a larger number of attendees who enjoy a barbecue cook-off, musical entertainment, children’s activities, and a car show. Cook-off competitors may register through Friday, July 5, by calling Cindy Ustrud, 707-263-7091.

Individuals and groups, from backyard barbecuers to professional grillers, have an opportunity to compete in the cook-off. There is no entry fee.

Each contestant is required to provide his/her own setup and samples of the chef’s “grillin’” specialty for 300 people. The competition will culminate in a presentation of the People’s Choice Awards.

For cook-off entry forms or additional information about the event and the barbecue competition, contact Westside Community Park Committee Chair Dennis Rollins, 707-349-0969.

The Park Committee is also seeking sponsorships for this year’s event. Levels of sponsor recognition are $100, $300, $500, $1,000, $3,000 and $5,000. Sponsors will be recognized at the Grillin’ on the Green event.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the next phase of development of Westside Community Park.
Westside Community Park is a City of Lakeport recreational facility that was established 14 years ago.

The nonprofit Park Committee is developing the park in conjunction with the city of Lakeport, volunteers, and numerous contributions by individuals and businesses dedicated to constructing a recreational facility for the youth and adults of Lake County.