Boat races, BBQ Bash and block party on tap in Tri-City area

Tri-City area people have a full slate of things to do this weekend, from barbecue to boat races to a block party.

Bayou
BBQ Bash
The annual bash is expected to attract 40-50 chefs to Morgan City for the Barbeque Comp-etitors Alliance-sanctioned competition.
The event was limited to chefs last year because of COVID-19. This year the public can come to the event beneath the bridge and enjoy barbecue from The Smokehouse and East Gate BBQ and hamburgers from Xtreme Sports.
Cher t’Dough’s artisanal bakery items and Sno on the Go snowballs will be available. Arts and crafts will also be on display.
The event will once more feature live music. Cliff Hillbran will perform 6-9 p.m. Friday, and Krossover will be on stage noon-4 p.m. Saturday.
The cooking will begin Friday evening and continue until the judging at noon Saturday for chicken, 1:30 p.m. for ribs and 3 p.m. for brisket.
The awards ceremony will be at 4:30 p.m.
Cannata’s will again sponsor a Kids Q barbecue contest for young people early Saturday.

Patterson
Block Party
People are invited to celebrate the summer with Patterson’s Block Party noon-10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Park Street park.
There will be food, drinks, games, a children’s corner, a cornhole tournament and prizes.
The musical guest will be Connie G.

Battle on
the Basin
Boat racing returns to Morgan City with the Battle on the Basin on Saturday and Sunday at Russo’s Boat Landing.
The event features outboard drag boat racing with seven classes and speeds ranging from 90-125 mph.
Snacks, cold drinks and water will be available. T-shirts will be for sale. Admission is $10 per person daily and $10 per ice chest.
The event begins at 10 a.m.