Women’s Resource Center: Men Who Grill

WRC’s signature “Fun(d)-Raiser” Men Who Grill attracts 600 fans to feast on grilled creations 11 a.. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, in front of the Durango Herald

Summertime means outdoor grilling, and June means that the Women’s Resource Center’s 9th-annual Men Who Grill will take over Durango’s Main Avenue between 12th and 13th Streets (adjacent to Buckley Park) for a day of feasting and fun.

The 2012 event will be from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, so mark the date on your calendars now.

Men Who Grill is a fun-filled family event that features amateur grilling teams who create their best grilled delights for grilled-food enthusiasts to sample. And we’re not just talking meat, here. Some of last year’s concoctions included bacon-wrapped shrimp with molasses sauce, bruschetta, and pineapple chicken satay.

Teams decorate their stations and don costumes to create a festive atmosphere while they compete for best cuisine, booth theme, costume and people’s choice awards.

Tickets are reasonably priced so the whole family can attend, and those who do spend their afternoon at the grill-fest can get their fill of some of the most amazing grilled food in the Rocky Mountain West. Last year, the event attracted nearly 600 grill enthusiasts.

The day includes a live band and beer tent. Soft drinks and water also are available.

All event proceeds benefit Women’s Resource Center programs and services that help women and families in La Plata County attain personal empowerment and economic self-sufficiency.