Do you think you barbecue the best ribs around? If you do, sign up for the Copper Basin Rib Fest and compete for a great cash prize. This cook off will be on April 30, 2011 on Bridge Street in McCaysville, Georgia. Tasting begins at 5 PM and judging will begin at 5:30 PM. The ribs will be judged on tenderness, taste, and appearance. There are 4 different categories to compete in and they are: Backyard (non professionals), Civil Service (Firemen, Police, etc.), Restaurants (Pros) and Churches. If you are interested in competing in the cook off, call Adam Davenport at 706-492-6014 or Dale Jackson at 706-492-5000.

If your interests are more on the eating side, come on out to get a taste. The cost of all the ribs you can eat are $10 for adults, $6 for children 8 and under.

Also part of this day of fun is a Rubber Duck Race starting at 1 PM at McCaysville Park and ending at the steel bridge. Enter the race by getting a duck for $5 at one of the local area merchants or participating members of the Tri Cities Business Association. Prizes will be given for the first 10 ducks to finish the race by making it to the steel bridge.

The Tri Cities Business Association is sponsoring the Rib Fest and the Rubber Duck Race and all proceeds will go to benefit their future events.

Make a day of it and come out early to browse around the 1st Biannual City Wide Yard Sale covering both Copperhill, Tennessee and McCaysville, Georgia. The yard sale will start at 8:30 AM and end at 4 PM. You never know what treasures you might find! For more information and to set up a space, contact Ann Conyers at 423-548-6560.