Brunswick Stew cookoff set for Shalotte

SHALOTTE, NC – The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce and Rourk Woods are proud to announce the 1st Annual Brunswick Stew Cook-off to be held January 31st 11:00am-4:00pm at Rourk Woods in Shallotte, North Carolina.  This first time event is perfect for the entire family and will feature Brunswick stew tastings, a kid’s area, a beer garden, live music by Jaded Mayberry, local vendors and much more!

Event admission is $5.00, children 8 and under are free.  Admission price includes 10 tasting tickets for the stew cook-off (2 tickets for children 8 and under); additional tasting tickets may be purchased inside the event.  There are three contestant categories: Restaurants, Media, and Individuals.  Each Contestant will cook five gallons of stew for the event – with over 20 contestants that is a lot of stew!

Event attendees will be able to vote on their favorite stew for the People’s Choice Award.  Cash prizes will be awarded to the top winners in each category, and the overall top stew contestant.  Judging will be done by District Attorney Rex Gore, Morning Show Host of 103.7 Bryan Keith, Johnson & Wales Graduate Cynthia Lehr, and with Kirby Law Firm Kenny Kirby. 

The event will kick-off with music from 103.7 The Bone, and then live music will be performed by local band Jaded Mayberry from 1:00pm until 4:00pm.  The kid’s area will feature a bounce house, slide, cotton candy, and popcorn.  For ages 21 and over, the beer garden will be open from 1:00pm until 4:00pm. 
Randy’s Meat Center will be at the event serving hot dogs and sweet potatoes – with all of the fixings!  The event will also include a local vendor section with fresh produce and North Carolina crafts, including baskets, pottery, jewelry, pet accessories, soaps, candles and much more.

Visitors to the event can find free parking inside the Rourk Woods Development.  Rourk Woods is located at 4700 Sugarberry Drive, Shallotte, NC.  Directions from Wilmington: Follow 17 South for approximately 28 miles, Turn left on 17 Business/Main Street, Turn left onto 179/Village Road, Rourk Woods is a little over a mile on the right.  Directions from Myrtle Beach: Follow 17 North into North Carolina, Turn right onto 17 Business, Turn right on Sellers Street, Turn right on 179/Village Road, Rourk Woods is on the right. 

No outside food or drink, no pets, shirt/shoes are required, rain or shine event.  Event sponsors:  Rourk Woods, R.A. Jeffreys Distribution Company of Wilmington, Cooke Realtors, 103.7 The Bone, Bounceez Party Rentals, ATMC Wireless and WECT. For more information call 910-754-6644.