Firin’ Up the Fox in St. Charles Selects 2013 Charity

Firin’ up the Fox BBQ Cook-off on Monday announced that LivingWell Cancer Resource Center will be receiving a portion of the proceeds from the event, scheduled for the first full weekend after July 4 at the Charlestown Mall.

LivingWell Cancer Resource Center is a community-based, nonprofit center dedicated to providing support and educational services to people with cancer, their families and friends.

As many as 48 teams from around Kane County will compete in the Kansas City Barbeque Society’s cook-off, which this boats a $10,000 prize package. The Illinois State Championship KCBS Sanctioned contest will include amateur and kid's divisions.

“Firing' Up the Fox BBQ Contest got its’ roots last year at the RiverFest 30th Birthday Bash. The event was such a success that we decided to expand and make it an independent event,” said Julie Farris, executive director of Pride of the Fox Inc. “Our team made the decision to use this event to not only have fun but to also help others. We are working extremely hard to ensure a sizable donation will be made to the LivingWell Cancer Resource Center”, stated Farris.

BBQ 101 and 102 Classes are planned in April; and Kansas City Barbeque Society Judging and Table Captain Classes are set for May and will be held at Charlestown Mall. The public is invited to sign up for either class and will spend the day learning tips and techniques for perfecting their barbecue to judging based on the Kansas City Barbeque Society rules.

Pride of the Fox Inc. provides residents and visitors with year-round family-style entertainment, by producing and promoting free festivals and citywide holiday celebrations.

For more details about the event, classes, or to volunteer, visit www.firinupthefox.com or “Like” the Facebook page.

Contact Julie Farris at info@firinupthefox.com or (630) 23-FIRIN.

SOURCE: Pride of the Fox Inc.