Order No. 28495 Flat Rock Lake Park Came to be heard this the 26t" day of January 2004 with a motion made by Commissioner Williams, Seconded by Commissioner Baldwin, the Court unanimously approved by a vote of 4-0-0 the use of Flat Rock Lake Park from Wednesday, April 7`" through April 11 t", 2004 for Annual Kerrville Chili and BBQ Classic Easter Fest. ~~ .~~1_ COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND NINE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT. MADE BY: mprr.~Tener~- OFFICE: ~~~r~i ~ l~ ~i } } & BB^ ~E~assi~- MEETING DATE: January 26, 2004 SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC) TIME PREFERRED: 8 : 3 0 Kerrville Chili & BBQ Classic sponsors the Easter Fest and is requesting the use of Flat Rock Park from Wednesday, April 7 thru April 11, 2004 for use by chili and barbeque cooks who will stay overnight and for events planned on April 9 and 10 such as music, vendor and food booths, easter egg hunt and kids games, etc. This will be our third year and we look forward to a bigger and better event this year. Many chili and BBQ cooks have complimented us on the great facilities provided by Kerr Co. We drew approximately 3000 people last year. EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON) NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE: 5 minutes Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows: Meeting scheduled for Mondays: THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY: THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON: All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate information has been prepazed for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court Meetings. Your cooperation will be appreciated and contribute towazds you request being addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Rules Adopted by Commissioners' Court. 5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday. ~1'I b,[~',e ~ s ~ ~/~ /~~'~/ Kerrville Chili &BBQ Classic P.O. Box 290676 Kerrville, Texas 78029-0676 March 5, 2003 2003 PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE On Saturday, April 19, 2003, Flatrock Lake County Park at 3940 Riverside Drive, Kerrville, TX will be the site of afun-filled day for the whole family to benefit the Turtle Creek Volunteer Fire Department. The Kerrville Chili &BBQ Classic will hold a chili and Barbeque cook-off. The chili cookoff will be sanctioned by C.A. S.I. (Chili Appreciation Society International) as well as a challenge to local cooks to come out and enter their best secret recipe in the amateur contest. There will also be a Barbeque cook-off sanctioned by the West Texas Barbeque Association for chicken, pork ribs and brisket with a cash payback to the top three cooks. Showmanship for these events will be from 12:00 noon to1:00 p.m. Washer pitching contest starts at 10:00 a.m. and there will be a Peoples Choice chili and BBQ tasting from 1:00 to 3:30. This year's activities will also feature the ever-popular Easter egg hunt for three age groups. Local businesses have donated candy and special prizes for the children. A separate chili competition will be held just for local cooks, so come on out and watch your neighbors cook chili and Barbeque. Popular area musicians will be playing all afternoon on stage. Watch for schedule of musicians closer to the event date. Arts and craft vendors are encouraged to join us for our arts, crafts and jewelry show. Already lined up are food and drink vendors, childrens' games and rides, and adult refreshments. Area antique and classic car owners will be showcasing their cars in the park as well as a motorcycle rally. Entry fees for the chili, Barbeque and washer pitching may be paid an the day of the event. Free admission to all other events. Last year, a group of local business owners and friends formed anon-profit group, Kerrville Chili &BBQ Classic, to continue the tradition of chili and Barbeque in Kerrville on Easter weekend. Chili cook-offs have been held here since 1980. Later additions to the cook-off have been. a Barbeque cook-off, Easter egg hunts for the children and even bed races occasionally. For 2004, events will be sirrutar. This year's charity will be Women's Chamber, Ins and the date will be Aprit 10, 2004. For more information about this year's "Easter Fest on the River' ;contact Traci 1Vix, President 1830) 257-2086 or Terry Tenery, secretary 830-896-4400.