A local charity will benefit as the result of the first Trigg County Ham Festival Ham Biscuit Eating Competition.
The competition that was the idea of ham festival committee supporter Kerry Fowler will be held in front of the Trigg County Justice Center Saturday, October 14, at 11:00. Fowler says the contest was inspired by a similar contest that he ran across in Georgia.
click to download audioAfter watching that contest Fowler said he decided to come up with a new contest for the Trigg County Ham Festival.
click to download audioFowler says he quickly sought the help of Hancock’s Neighborhood Market owner Mallory Lawrence and Trigg County Chamber of Commerce Membership Director Beth Sumner. Lawrence says she and her staff will be preparing the ham biscuits for the competition.
click to download audioLawrence says they have a list of local celebrities who will try to eat the most ham biscuits during a 10 minute time frame.
click to download audioThe Trigg County Chamber of Commerce will oversee the donations that have been raised, with Membership Director Beth Sumner saying at least one charity will receive donations, possibly two.
click to download audioWKDZ-WHVO’s Eddie Owen will be the master of ceremonies for the event. Fowler says they are hoping several supporters will gather in front of the Trigg County Justice Center Saturday, October 14, for the contest that begins at 11:00.
