Calling All Grill Masters: Sizzle and Smoke Steak Showdown Returns to Decatur!
Sizzle and Smoke Steak Cook Off Benefiting Mosaic Mentoring of North Alabama Returns to Decatur September 22-23!
Get ready for a sizzling showdown that will make your taste buds tingle and your hearts race! The annual Sizzle and Smoke festival, formerly known as Riverfest, is back in Decatur, Alabama, this September, and it's going to be hotter than ever. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Tennessee River at Ingalls Harbor, this two-day extravaganza promises thrilling grilling action and good times for all. Mark your calendars for September 22-23, 2023, and prepare to embark on a flavor-packed adventure like no other!
Steak Cookoff Extravaganza
Mosaic Mentoring of North Alabama is turning up the heat with a triple steak cookoff, and it's officially sanctioned by the Steak Cookoff Association (SCA). The best part? Anyone with a passion for grilling and a taste for competition can enter, as long as they become SCA members (membership is $40.00). So, whether you're a seasoned grill master, a local business, or a weekend warrior with a passion for steak, it's time to put your skills to the test!
Competitors will have the chance to impress the judges with their steak prowess by turning in three delicious steaks. The action kicks off on Friday night, September 22, with one steak turn-in, followed by two more on Saturday, September 23. To level the playing field, Mosaic Mentoring will provide USDA choice ribeye steaks for the competition, and these steaks are included in the registration fee.
Now, let's talk about the rewards! The top steak sizzler will walk away with an awesome $1000 payout, while the second-place steak earns $500, and the excitement continues with prizes for third through tenth place. As if that's not enough, the winners of all three-steak turn-ins secure a golden ticket to the World Food Championships Finals in Dallas – a sizzling opportunity indeed!
Enjoy Family Fun!
But Sizzle and Smoke isn't just about the steaks. It's a family-friendly event where kids aged four to 13 can showcase their skills in a pork chop competition, for the chance to win big prizes as well. There's something for everyone, with a Cruise-In car show on Friday night, with local food trucks, and unique vendors.
On Saturday, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, you can treat your taste buds to a delicious steak sandwich sale, expertly cooked by the pros. For just $10.00, you'll get a steak sandwich, a bag of chips, and a refreshing drink – a fantastic deal for foodies!
Event Schedule
Here's a quick rundown of the action-packed schedule:
Friday
- 4:30 PM: Cooks Meeting
- 6:00 PM: Judges Meeting
- 7:00-7:30 PM: Steak Turn-In
- 8:30 PM: Awards
Saturday
- 10:00 AM: Cooks Meeting
- 11:00 AM: Judges Meeting
- 12:00-12:15 PM: Kids Turn-In
- 1:00-1:15 PM: Appetizer Turn-In
- 2:00-2:15 PM: Cocktail Turn-In
- 3:30-4:00 PM: Steak A Turn-In
- 5:00-5:30 PM: Steak B Turn-In
- 6:30 PM: Awards
Don't Miss Out!
This sizzling event also includes a pork ribs ancillary, a dessert ancillary, and a Jack Daniel’s cocktail ancillary competition, all offering prizes to fifth place. Plus, there'll be raffle prizes, a silent auction, and a steak sandwich sale to benefit Mosaic Mentoring of North Alabama. It's an exciting event that combines mouthwatering flavors with family fun and a dash of friendly competition.
For more details and updates, be sure to visit the Sizzle and Smoke Facebook page. Get your grilling game on, gather your friends and family, and make your way to Decatur for an unforgettable weekend of sizzle, smoke, and sensational flavors at the Sizzle and Smoke Steak Competition!
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