There aren’t many organizations that can put together a really good meal for thousands of people more quickly and efficiently than the Asphalt Cowboys. The yellow-shirted cowboys are selling tickets for their big annual barbeque and live auction on September 8th at Lake Redding Park. Around 5000 Pounds of Tri-Tip and 2500 Pounds of Chicken will be accompanied by about 500 Gallons of the famous Cowboy Beans, 500 Pounds of coleslaw and 1,100 loaves of garlic bread. That’ll make almost 10,000 meals all ready to serve. The food can be eaten there at the park, where there’s an auction and other entertainment, or customers can just drive through the park and pick it up to go. The money helps fund the cowboys’ Rodeo Week events, as well as scholarships and equipment for local law enforcement. The cost is $15 the day of the event or $13 when purchased in advance from any yellow-shirted Asphalt Cowboy. Information on other ways to get tickets can be found at asphaltcowboys.org.
-Steve Gibson