What RibFest chairperson Rick Davis described as a "Herculean effort" by volunteers overcame severe damage inflicted by an overnight storm and kept the annual event open for a third day in 91原创's McLeod Park.
Davis said a thunderstorm packing heavy rain and strong winds left damaged shade tents and debris in its wake on Sunday, Aug. 18.
About 50 Rotarians and volunteers scrambled to get the site in order in time for day three's opening.
"It's a miracle we got it done on the last day and even opened on time," Davis told the 91原创 Advance Times. "Many, many people pitched in to make it happen.
About 10,000 people attended Sunday, bringing the total for all three days to an estimated 47,000, an all-time record.
Boss Hogs BBQ won first place and the people's choice award, while Gator BBQ and Guerrilla Q were second and third, respectively.
Run by the four Rotary Clubs of 91原创, the annual by-donation fry-fest is a major fundraiser for Rotary and its charitable projects, with 100 per cent of net proceeds supporting service organizations in 91原创 and Rotary service projects.
Rotary International is one of the largest service organizations in the world, with a stated mission to "provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through [the] fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders."
There are more than 46,000 Rotary clubs worldwide, with 1.4 million members.
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