Written by
Beth Farrah, SMT Writer
Bloomfield, Missouri – The American Legion (Post 114) from Sikeston, is hosting a huge event in Bloomfield, so be sure to mark your calendars! On Saturday, September 7th, they will be hosting the first annual Poker Run and Cook-Off Competition at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield. The bikers will be riding and cooking for our very own Missouri state veterans.
The event will be put on by the local American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of American Legion, and Legion Riders. The hosts have labeled this special event as “Rain or Shine”, so no matter what the weather is doing, be sure to stop on by and support the local me and women who risked their lives for our freedom.
Even if you aren’t a bike rider, don’t be shy! Everyone is welcome to come on out on September 7th. If you drive a car, truck, bike, or any other vehicle (that is street legal to ride), you are welcome to join in on the fun.
Registration for the Poker Run
9:00am to 10:00am
Bikes out at 10:00am
Bikes in at 4:00pm
$15 fee per bike or vehicle and $5 per passenger
Cook Off Team Competition
$100 entry fee per team
Contact Jimmy Cantrell at 573-703-5570 for more information and details
Cook teams will be judged on the preparation of ribs, pork steak, and half chicken
American Legion will be providing all the meat needed for the competition
The winners of this event will receive 50% payback along with some trophies
The deadline to enter is coming up fast! The last day to register for the team competition is on Friday, August 30th.
Other festivities will include a Silent Auction, which will begin at 9:00am. Another great event will be the 50/50 raffle drawing which will also start at 9:00am. There will also be dinner that will be served at 5:00pm and will continue to be served until all of the food runs out. If you wish to buy dinner at this event, the cost will only be $5 per plate, which includes: baked beans, meat, slaw, and chips. The meat will be prepared by the cooking teams.
But that’s not all! The event will also have live entertainment which is set to begin at 2:00pm and will end by midnight. The entertainment will be provided by JC and Tyler, The Black Island Band, Hawg Wyld Sound, and others.
Be sure not to miss this great opportunity to support our veterans!
