Tug-of-War returns to 2013 VW Rib Fest

Van Wert CVB news

The Van Wert Rib Fest will be scene of this year’s second annual Tug-of-War Competition. The contest sponsored by the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will pit teams from area businesses and organizations against one another with the ultimate winner taking home the traveling trophy and bragging rights.

“Last year’s winning team, representing Cooper Farms, is pretty confident no one can defeat them,” said Larry Lee, CVB executive director. “They dare anyone to take them on!”

This year’s competition will take place in front of the entertainment stage at the Rib Fest beginning at 3 p.m. The number of teams is unlimited, but each team must have exactly eight members. The entry fee is $40 per team (or $5 per team member).

Complete rules and entry forms are available at the CVB office at 136 E. Main Street. Rules can also be found at www.visitvanwert.org/documents/2013TugofWarRules.pdf

An entry form can be found at www.visitvanwert.org/documents/2013TugofWarEntryForm.pdf.

The seven teams competed in the first annual Rib Fest Tug-Of-War last year were The Van Wert Firefighters, Cooper Farms, Braun Industries, Van Wert Pallet, Federal Mogul, and an impromptu team put together by rib vendors and members of The Avengers Motorcycle Club. The winning trophy was awarded to Cooper Farms, whose members consisted of Desmond Frost, Greg Mullins, Steve Pardon, Nick Decker, Harley Danakin and Thomas Cook. To enter a team to compete in this year’s contest, contact Larry Lee at the Van Wert Convention and Visitors Bureau. (CVB photo)

POSTED: 06/08/13 at 7:53 am. FILED UNDER: News