A fundraiser Saturday at Elks Lake in Chanute will benefit Hope Unlimited, an organization that serves victims of domestic or sexual abuse.
Elkstock 2012 kicks off bright and early with a number of shooting activities for folks of all ages, a youth fishing derby, barbecue cookoff and music festival.
“We thought this would be a different type of fundraiser from what we’ve had,” said Cris Bacon, volunteer coordinator for Hope Unlimited. “This is the first time we’ve really ever done something this big.”
The festivities begin with clay pigeon shoots at 9 o’clock for participants in three divisions: 17 years and older, ages 13-16 and children 12 and under.
The adult division costs $40 (and $20 per subsequent rounds); teenagers pay $10, and the 12-and-under shooters will get in for free.
Tapanga Turner, a local shooting talent from Moran scheduled to appear on several fall hunting shows later this year, will be on hand to sign autographs.
Meanwhile, a rib cookoff starts at 9 o’clock, with registration beginning at 8:30. Participants must have their ribs ready for judging by 2 p.m. Entry fees are $25. The winner will get to sell off his goods on site.
A free fishing derby for children 12 and under runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch.
THE MUSIC takes center stage — literally — that afternoon.
Four Chanute-area bands, 3 Legged Dawgs, Hillbilly Bus Stop, Lizards and Subject 2 Change, each will play two-hour shows starting at 4 o’clock.
Free-will donations will be accepted at the gate manned by American Legion Riders.
Bacon said businesses also are donating items for various drawings and prizes.
CHANUTE ELKS Lake is about 1.5 miles north of Chanute on Old U.S. 169.
