Registration is open for the annual “Fire & Ice Cook-off” in Independence.  

Entries will be judged in chicken, ribs, brisket, beans, margaritas, chef’s choice and a steak shootout.

First place in the steak shootout will win $1,000, sponsored by Southern Star Trucking and Brenham Iron Works.  Second place will receive a $500 prize courtesy of Cattleman’s Brenham Livestock Auction.  Third place will get $250, sponsored of Schulte Cattle Company.  Cash prizes will also be presented in the other categories.

Team registration for chicken, ribs, brisket and beans is $100 before Friday, going up to $125 after that.  Entry is $30 for the steak shootout, $25 for chef’s choice and $20 for margaritas.

Proceeds from the cook-off support the Independence Community Events organization in its restoration project for the old school house. 

 To learn more, or to register, visit the Independence Community Events Facebook page, email icevents2011@gmail.com or text 979-421-0134.