LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Westside Community Park Committee is calling for all interested grillers to compete in the sixth annual “Grillin’ on the Green” cook-off.

This year’s “Grillin’ on the Green” barbecue cook-off is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1.

The event takes place at Westside Community Park, 1401 Westside Park Road.

The fundraiser features food, drink and entertainment for all ages.

Local organizations, individuals and professionals go head-to-head in the cook-off, preparing their best barbecue recipes for attendees who then cast Peoples’ Choice votes for the favorites.

New this year is the addition of three “celebrity” judges who will select their favorite griller. 

Michelle Malm, food services director for the Kelseyville Unified School District, Dave Faries, managing editor of the Lake County Record-Bee, and Michael Lunas, a Superior Court judge in real life, have agreed to put their “foodie” reputations on the line.

Interested grilling chefs and team representatives are urged to sign up as soon as possible. Call Cindy Ustrud at 707-263-7091.

Sponsors of the event are sought and will be recognized at the Grillin’ on the Green event.

Levels of sponsor recognition are $100, $300, $500, $1,000, $3,000 and $5,000. The Keeling-Barnes Family Foundation will match sponsorships up to a total of $5000.

Information about the event can be found on the park’s Web site, www.westsidecommunitypark.org , or on Westside Community Park’s Facebook page.

Additionally, people may call Dennis Rollins, 707-349-0969, for information.

Westside Community Park is a city of Lakeport recreational facility that has been in development for 15 years.

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.