20 fire departments from across the area compete for best Ribs, Brisket, and Baked Beans on Saturday, August 10th during the 6th annual Freeman Fire Department Firehouse Rib Cook-off .

Other activities include:  5K run/walk,  Car show and shine, bean bag tourney, sand volleyball tourney, kids water fight, kids sweet corn eating contest. Beverages will be available, no coolers please, pork sandwiches and hot dogs available at noon, ribs and brisket available at 5:00 pm. Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a Louisiana wood pellet grill, 49 Inch LG 4K Smart TV, Dallas Goedert signed jersey,  a rib dinner for 20 people served by the fire dept.,a Milwaukee stackable tool chest, or $100 cash.  Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the 6th annual cook-off.  Proceeds go toward the fire department purchase of equipment.