Lynnville Event To Help Those In Need
Smoke on the Water BBQ Competition & Benefit
Lynnville, IA- Last year, 2 longtime friends got together to raise money for a family in need, and that’s when Smoke on the Water was born. Jeff Armet and Jim Richardson, both of Lynnville, are two men who found their passion; not only smoking & barbequing, but also helping those in need.
Last month, Jeff smoked over 800 lbs. of pulled pork to raise money for his sister, whose husband was diagnosed with cancer and passed away a couple weeks ago.
The two men have smoked salmon, turkey, pork butt, ribs, brisket and roast beef, just to name a few! They have also found a few competitions to participate in, where they have met Masters of Barbequing and learned several ‘tricks of the trade’.
The Smoke on the Water 2015 committee has been meeting, planning and messaging; and they are super, super excited for this year’s event!
Please join us for the 2nd Annual BBQ Smoke Off to benefit someone in need in our great community!
Jennie Van Wyk, daughter of Ruthanne and the late Marvin Van Wyk, who is a Lynnville-Sully class of 1986 graduate, was hit by an oncoming car on January 24, 2014. After suffering with pain, treatments, hospitalizations and multiple surgeries for a year, she ultimately had to have her right leg amputated just below the right knee in January of 2015. She continues to need physical therapy and will forever need prosthetic replacements. The other driver had insurance, but not nearly adequate for past medical expenses, lost wages or the lifetime of future medical expenses. Jennie must also move from her split level home to a home that is more accommodating.
Zimm’s Kettle Korn, T-shirts with a special design for this year, and the 50/50 drawing will all be available for purchase around 12:00 pm. Bidding for the silent auction starts at 2:00 pm, with the winners of the auction and 50/50 drawing being announced during the awards ceremony at 8:00 pm.
For your enjoyment, there will be Horseshoes and Bag Toss available all day long.
There will be a Bluegrass Open Air Jam featuring Wind River from 2 pm to 6 pm, then DJ Dave Crawford will start at 6 pm and will play music til Jill Crawford allows him to go home.
The tasting will begin at 6 pm, featuring pork loin, pork shoulder, chicken, beef roast îand a variety of sides. The $5 tasting donation will benefit Jennie Van Wyk.
Come join the Lynnville community for a great and fun event on Saturday August 29th, 2015.
THE BEGINNER WANTING TIPS OR ADVICE: come between 11:30 and 2:00 to chat with all the pitmasters but be ready to step back at 2:00 so you don’t get sauced! And then watch a favorite team prepare for each competition turn in. Remember, public serving starts at 6:00pm.
FOR BLUEGRASS AND BBQ FANS: come around 3:00 to experience the turn ins mixed with some great bluegrass fun and the flavorful smoke that will fill the park grounds all day long. Public serving starts at 6:00pm then Experience the award ceremony which will take place at 8:00pm!
FOR THE BBQ COMPETITION INTRIGUED: Come at 2:00 pm to experience the rush of all the teams frantically beginning to get preparations done for the first turn in of meat at 3:00 pm. There are 4 categories: poultry, beef ribs, pork loin and pork butt. Each category, as listed, will be turned in in 30 minute increments.
FOR THE HUNGRY: Come around 4:00 for the final 2 hours of great blue grass music as well as tantalizing smells that will have your mouth watering and your stomach growling. The plates will be handed out at 6:00 pm, after your thoughtful donations have been recieved, and you all will have a chance to vote on each team’s scrumptious side dishes to put them in the lead for THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE PRIZE, which will be announced at 8:00pm at the awards ceremony.
FOR THE FULLY DEDICATED BBQ COMPETITION AND BLUEGRASS FAN: Come whenever and plan for a long, funfilled day of activities with good people and good food at the 2nd annual SMOKE ON THE WATER; all for a GREAT CAUSE!
