Proceeds from Rib and Wing Fest on Sept. 9 in Palmyra’s Flower City Park to support Hannibal Free Clinic

PALMYRA, Mo. — Local grill masters will compete for the people’s vote at the annual Rib and Wing Fest on Saturday, Sept. 9.

Competitive groups will cook for bragging rights, trophies and the People’s Choice awards from noon-5 p.m. (or as long as supplies last) in Flower City Park in Palmyra, Mo. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Hannibal Free Clinic, a volunteer-based nonprofit that provides medical care for uninsured adults between the ages of 18-64 living in Northeast Missouri.

Local band VIN FIZ will provide live music all day.

Adult beverages from Golden Eagle Distributing will be available, as well as products from Refreshment Services Pepsi. Ice cream and other cool treats from Smooth as Ice will be available, as well as hot dogs.

The cost for entry and sampling is $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 6-12. Kids age 5 and under are free. Tickets can be bought at the Hannibal Free Clinic or at the gate.

Sponsors of this year’s Rib and Wing Fest are Four Points Land Surveying and Engineering, Hannibal Regional Healthcare System, Homebank, Blessing Health System, Dot Foods, Jones Poultry, Relax Quincy Spas, Webster Windows & Remodeling, ASI Alarm Systems and Golden Eagle Distributing.

For more information and updates about Rib and Wing Fest, follow the Hannibal Free Clinic on Facebook or call the clinic at 573-248-8307.