Prizes worth over $3,000 offered

From staff reports

Has the meals served at your dinning room table won you smiles from your family, then why not try for the $1,000 first place prize at this year's Stew Stomp?

This year's fourth annual Stew Stomp winner will not only enrich the taste buds of their neighbors but will be awarded $1,000 if chosen the best stew of the day by the judges and $500 if chosen best by the crowd. While second place is not usually the place to be, it will still earn someone $600 if chosen by the judges and a second place in the People's choice will earn $350. While third place in the Judge's category earns $300, the third place in the People's choice will earn $200.

This is not only a chance for churches, schools, fire departments, hunting clubs, civic clubs or just a bunch of friends to win the Best Stew title and bragging rights but also to gain some real dollars for the upcoming Christmas season while having fun.

Everyone is invited to contact the Winston County Economic Development Partnership and sign up today by calling our Chamber of Commerce at 773-3921.

A glance at the great Fourth Annual Stew Stomp and Veteran's Day Parade events

Saturday, November 10th

Stomp kicks off at First Methodist Church with Pancake Breakfast and Bazaar

Cooks begin their stews on Main Street as well as decorating their booths (Main Street will be closed to traffic)

11:00 am - Veterans Parade and program at the monument

12:00 pm - Music begins with a lineup that includes Psalms Trio, Accents of ECCC, Steady on and Larry Wallace Band.

12:00 - Tastings begin for a great lunch time and to give the crowd plenty of time to enjoy all the stews.

4:00 - Votes in for Stew Tastings and Decorations

4:30 - Winners announced

Every thirty minutes up until 3 p.m., one $50 gift certificate of Louisville dollars will be given away. People will register in chamber member shops.

The Stew Stomp is presented by the Winston County Economic Development Partnership along with several sponsors.

The Veteran's Day Parade and Stew Stomp are the part of a series of fall events planned by the Winston County Economic Development Partnership. The Annual Halloween Trick or Treat event on the streets of Louisville is set for Oct. 31. Businesses will be giving away candy to trick or treaters 12 and under who are in costume.

On November 1, local merchants will host Ladies Night Out from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. with special sales and prizes. The Retail Open House is set for Nov. 16-17, and the Christmas Parades in Winston County December 3 in Louisville and 4 in Noxapater.

Review of the Stew Stomp prizes:PEOPLES CHOICE: 3rd place $200.00

2nd place $350.00

1st place $500.00

JUDGE'S CHOICE 3rd Place $300.00

2nd Place $600.00

1st Place $1000.00 and Stew Pot Trophy