By MIKE COURSON
Great Bend Post
Hoisington's Annual Labor Day Celebration and high school football usually come together quite nicely in early September. This year, the Cardinal football team opens its season in Pratt on Sept. 6. Chamber Director Karen Baldyga said there will still be plenty to do on Friday, Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. with the Community BBQ and Beer Garden at Bicentennial Park. This year's event will have a special presenter in Superior Essex Communication.
"Normally, this has been put on by the ambassadors of the chamber," Baldyga said. "For this year, Superior Essex approached us and asked if they could put it on for us. We were excited to have them do that, especially since this is their 50th year here in Hoisington."
The barbecue portion of the evening will include a pulled pork sandwich and sides. A beer garden will also be available. Music will play throughout the evening and cornhole and other games will be available. Superior Essex employees will continue to help throughout the evening.
"They're actually going to be there serving the food, they're bringing in the food," Baldyga said. "There's going to be a small fee of $5, and that will go to help put on Labor Day every year."
Some tables will be available for the event but Baldyga encouraged attendees to bring their own lawn chairs.