The number of available briskets and butts are limited. Call or text Milton Kornegay at 972-821-2140 to reserve your brisket or pork butt by May 16th.
Ain’t nothin’ says TEXAS like good BBQ! That’s the cornerstone of the Winkler Masonic Lodge’s annual fundraiser, scheduled this year for Saturday, May 24th.
The fundraiser makes possible the presentation of four $1000 scholarships each year to graduating seniors at Fairfield High School. “It’s a blessing beyond measure to be able to help these youngsters get a good start in life through continuing education,” said Paul Lopez, scholarship coordinator of the Winkler Lodge. “Each year we receive notes back from students telling us how much this gift has meant to them.”
Delicious BBQ meals and hot dogs are available for purchase. In addition, folks can purchase beautiful desserts at the Bake Sale portion of the event, which begins at 10 a.m. Cakes and other baked items are created by the women of the Community Care Club plus others in the FM 416 Corridor community.
Also available are smoked briskets ($125 for a whole one or $65 for a half size brisket) and pork butts ($65), which must be ordered in advance of the event. Pre-sales of the meat items are a major portion of the proceeds, but the number of available briskets and butts are limited. Call or text Milton Kornegay at 972-821-2140 to reserve your brisket or pork butt by May 16th.
In addition, the Lodge will kick off its annual gun raffle at this event. As always, there will be a shotgun, a rifle, and a handgun. Raffle tickets are $20 each, or three for $50. The drawing will be held at a Lodge meeting on October 28th. You need not be present to win.
The Winkler Masonic Lodge is located at 9986 FM 416, east of Streetman about 6.8 miles west of the 488/416 intersection. Everyone is invited to participate. The event starts at 10 a.m. and continues until about 1:30 p.m., or until all the BBQ is sold.
“Gather the family and some friends and come on out to our event,” said Kornegay. “Purchase a cake or pie or batch of cookies, enjoy a great BBQ lunch, and enjoy a couple hours of fun and fellowship, while you help us raise money for our scholarship program.”
