EMMITSBURG, Md. – Who will be Emmitsburg’s “Grand Griller”?

Mayor James Hoover is hosting the first Emmitsburg Community Bar-b-que in the Community Park on August 4 beginning at 11 a.m.

“The real attraction is that it’s a community event to bring people together with a friendly competitive event,” Hoover said.

Nine different vendors will begin grilling or smoking chicken in the morning as they pursue the title of Emmitsburg’s “Grand Griller.” For $6.50, people can purchase a quarter chicken, apple sauce and potato salad. Corn on the cob and drinks will also be available for sale.

“I’m providing them all the food and paper products,” Hoover said. “They are bringing their personal grills, personal seasonings and sauces.”

The grillers will be the UpCounty Center, Emmitsburg Ambulance Company, Glenn Higgs, Danny Ebaugh, Jubilee Foods, The Butcher Block, Randy Hall, Dawn Carr and Kevin Stoltz.

“I like to barbeque,” Hoover said. “It’s a source of entertainment. This provides an opportunity to socialize.”

A moon bounce will be available for children to play on at 11 a.m. and Springfield Exit will provide live music from noon to 3 p.m.

“Door prizes are every 30 minutes and start at 11:30,” Hoover said. “You have to be present to win.”

Among the prizes will be four bicycles.

“I am hoping to get enough money to create a $1,000 scholarship,” Hoover said.

His plan is to continue this event each year to put enough money into an account to perpetuate the scholarship.

The sponsors of the event include Jubilee Foods, The Dispatch Community Newspapers, the Emmitsburg Business and Professionals Association, Life Horse and E+ Copy Center.