The Wortham VFD Battle for the Buckles is coming up this Saturday, June 3rd in Wortham, Texas.

Come out to the Wortham Oil City Park and join the BBQ Cook-Off battle for some new hardware and support for the local fire department.

Buckles awarded for to Grand & Reserve Champions. Trophies to Reserve, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Places.

Entry fee is $200 per team and include one entry into the following categories:

–Brisket

–Pork Ribs

–Chicken

–Cook’s Choice

Jackpots include Beans ($25) and Dessert ($25).

Entry fees due at Cook’s meeting on Friday at 7:00 p.m.

All cooking will be done on-site.

Turn in times are as follows on Saturday:

–11:00 a.m. – Brisket

–12:00 p.m. – Dessert

–1:00 p.m. – Cook’s Choice

–2:00 p.m. – Chicken

–3:00 p.m. – Ribs

–4:00 p.m. – Brisket

Awards will be held at 6:00 p.m.

Cook-off rules may be found on the Wortham Fire Dept. Facebook page.

For more information, call 254-765-3319 or 254-765-3444.

Also featuring:

–Horseshoe Tournament:  $40 entry, Team Buckles to 1st & 2nd Place

–Washer Tournament:  $40 entry, Team Buckles to 1st & 2nd Place

–Cornhole Tournament:  $30 entry per person, Buckles to 1st & 2nd Place

Cornhole begins at 10:00 a.m., Horseshoes at 12:00 noon. Washers to follow.