HUNTSVILLE— The American Cancer Society is anticipating big crowds to join the Rocket City Best Fest in Big Spring Park on June 8, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
This family-friendly event is free to attend and will feature family-friendly activities, live entertainment, a burger cookoff, craft beer, and tons of fun. Cancer survivors will kick off ceremonies with an on-stage welcome and recognition and will be celebrated with a free dinner in the survivor tent.
“We are extremely excited to be a part of this event. Cancer is something that has entered into everyone’s life at some point and we are happy to support a great cause!”, stated Chef Jeremy Esterly.
Esterly is one of the chefs participating in the burger cookoff – he’ll be there representing Phat Sammy’s, a Huntsville restaurant slated to open later this year. Other burger cookoff participants in the restaurant division include: Longhorn, Metro Diner, Bonefish Grill, Ale’s Kitchen, Drake’s, Old Black Bear, and Texas Roadhouse. 
Senior Community Development Manager, Kaki Morrow shares, “The response to this event has been overwhelming. We are so truly excited about featuring the best of the Rocket City at this event – from entertainment to burgers and beer to vendors. The best part about the support is that each person participating is supporting a cause that affects virtually everyone!”
“I am extremely excited to be part of this year’s inaugural event, Rocket City Best Fest, celebrating food, family, and friends with a common goal of advancing cancer research,” described Edward Damron, member of the Event Leadership Team.
Every corner of the community is invited to participate – whether restaurants or amateurs want to participate in the burger cookoff, bands want to showcase their talent onstage or teams want to fundraise. Sponsorship opportunities are available, as well. To become a sponsor, participate in the cookoff, register a team, or learn more information about the Rocket City Best Fest, please visit main.acsevents.org/BestFest or call the local American Cancer Society office at 256.536.1863.
Media Release/Kaki Morrow
Senior Community Development Manager
