Hey all, After much negotiations and work on Mike & Mary Nuttall's part, it looks like the BBQ Comp at this event will NOT happen this year. We GREATLY APPRECIATE all the both of them have done to put this event together each year and keep it so much fun and enjoyable. They really have been amazing.
BUT, with that being said, they also don't want to lose a great event in their town.
SO, what we have decided to do is have this year's Out of the Ashes as a BBQ Social Festival & Rib Burn.
Mike is able to secure a spot in the town of Springerville for us to set up and use. It has power just like the rodeo grounds did, so we would be good to go there.
The thought behind this is that everyone would come together and just have a big camping trip together. Everyone would participate & help out with the meals and it would be a great fun event for everyone.
We would like to also host our Awards Banquet at this event and do a Rib Burn for the town and a local charity on one of the days.
Please post up if you are interested in attending, helping plan, participating in the Rib Burn, dates that would work (Aug & Sept are best) and any other ideas or suggestions you have so we can get the planning started on this great event.
Thanks, we hope to see everyone out there.