COOKIN’ UP FUN IN THE COMMUNITY

With over 2,500 in attendance, this year’s Fruitland Park Day and BBQ cook-off on March 23 was bigger than ever! The Lake County Sheriff’s Department, Swamp Cabbage Krewe and Kling Towing competed in the BBQ competition. Kona Ice helped keep things cool. Food trucks included Humble Slice, Empire Pickle Company and The Crazy Bakers. C Peak Creations and Hair Glitter specialists Uniglitter were vendors. Notable attendees Mayor Chris Cheshire, City Manager Gary LaVenia and all city commissioners judged the “Best Small-town BBQ.” An annual derby kart race, Fruitland Park P.D. dunk tank, laser tag and a bounce house made the day an event to remember. 

@ Fruitland Park  |  Photos: Nicole Hamel