Bubba Can Cook Sept 9-10

Friends of Grimes County is hosting the 16th annual Bubba Can Cook at Grimes County Expo Center Sept. 9-10. Proceeds from the event support youth and senior programs in Grimes County.

Friday festivities include a youth cookoff at 7 p.m. for ages 6-15. The $25 entry includes a pork chop, a barbecue pit and entry into the event for two adults and children. Coals will be pre-lit for the cookers. Contestants supply cooking utensils and seasoning. Parents are allowed to watch and instruct but may not touch the pork chop. Pork chops will be judged the same as Saturday judging. There will be winners in two categories, youngest and oldest. For more information or to register, call 713-254-5470.

Also, on Friday night, Highway 105 Band will perform beginning at 7 p.m. Entry at the gate is $5 per person.

The annual cookoff is Saturday. Cash payouts will be awarded to the top 10 finishers in meat. For more information call 936-825-8095 or email dwestmoreland314@gmail.com.

Grimes County Expo Center is located at 5220 FM 3455 in Navasota.