Food enthusiasts and community supporters are invited to the WestFest Cook-off on September 15-16, sponsored by the Marathon Volunteer Fire Department (VFD). The two-day event will be held at The Post in Marathon and will feature a variety of cooking competitions, live music, and activities.
Friday, September 15 kicks off the festival with cooker registration at 6 PM, followed by judging for salsa, margaritas, steak, and bologna.
Saturday, September 16 begins with cooker registration at 8 AM, leading into a day filled with culinary competitions, including beans, fajitas, Dutch oven bread, Dutch oven dessert, baby back ribs, brisket, and cabrìto. The event will conclude with a silent auction at 7:30 PM, and attendees can enjoy live music and activities like Corn Hole and Washers throughout the weekend.
All proceeds from the WestFest Cook-off will support the Marathon Volunteer Fire Department. For further details, including cooker and vendor registration and rules, interested parties can visit the Marathon VFD Facebook Page.
The event promises to be a gastronomic delight, engaging the community while raising funds for an essential local service.
