INSIGHT Magazine April 2016 | Page 28

be held on Friday and is sure to be a hit as our backyard and professional teams are judged collectively. Teams could win prize money, trophies, ribbons and more in all divisions. Gates will open on Friday, April 8th 4:00pm and close at 9:00pm. Come out and enjoy FREE Friday with food, art & craft, vendors, meet, greet, and hangout with some of the best BBQ cookers around. Bring your cushions and cooler and enjoy Bluegrass at its best with The Foggy Hollow Review 6-8pm. Also the winners of the Jimmy Dean Sausage Cook-off will be announced and prize money will be awarded. On Saturday, April 9th the day begins with our annual Gadsden Regional Smoke your Buns 5K Run. Early Registration only $25.00 now through March 15 and includes a race t-shirt. Late registration is March 16-Aprl 9th with the cost of $30.00. If you are a current member of the Gadsden or Anniston Runners Club you will receive a $2.00 discount. The runners will race through the smooth and rough terrain of Noccalula Falls while the sweet smell of BBQ fills the air! Awards will be given to the 1st three overall males and female winners and awards will also be given to the 1st three male and females finishers in each category. We will also have Masters and Grand Master awards that will be given to overall male and female runners. The awards ceremony will be held at 10am. Please make note that The Black Creek Trail will be closed on April 9th due to the Smoke your Buns 5K Run and the Smoke on the Falls BBQ Festival. Saturday at 10am. Entry fee includes our kids zone with inflatables and games for kids of all ages, a free BBQ Sandwich, visit with our vendors and enjoy live music featuring Mother May I with Peanut and Rush 11:30-1:30 and Shane Givens Band 2-4 located at the State Farm Music Stage (cushions and coolers are welcome). Stick around for the Smoke on the Falls awards ceremony taking place at 4pm where you can cheer for your favorite team winner over 14,000.00 in cash money. Admission fee are $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for ages 4-12 years and all those 3 and under are free. Also remember that Noccalula Falls Miniature Golf and Park including the petting zoo, pioneer village and train rides will be open normal operating hours. ✻ Smoke on the Falls Gates will open on 28 April 2016 INSIGHT