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BBQ Fest Adds Spice to Weekend Activities

The 21st Annual BBQ and Fly-In on the River was held over the weekend (August 20-22) at the Excelsior Springs Memorial Airport. More than forty-five teams participated in the three-day competition which serves as a fundraiser for Downtown Excelsior Partnership (DEP). Participants were treated to live music and a fireworks display. Be sure to check out how you can participate in next year’s festival by visiting their facebook page BBQ Fly In on the River.


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