Kare for Kids BBQ Cook-off, sanctioned by the Lone Star Barbecue Society, will take place in the Small AG Pavilion at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Saturday, October 3, 2015. The event is open to the public from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Team admission to cook is $100 per team, plus a $25 membership fee to the Lone Star BBQ Society. Admission to observe is free. There will be a 50/50 Cash Drawing and a raffle for a Big Green Egg and Mini Max. Raffle tickets are $5 per ticket or $20 for 5 tickets. All proceeds go to Kare for Kids. Please note, concessions will be available; however, no cooking samples will be given to the general public. For further information, including cooking categories, please contact Terry Petty at 903-431-2001 or via email, tpetty@longviewtexas.gov or visit www.lonestarbarbecue.com.