Culinary Classics Weekend returns to French Lick Resort

For Immediate Release
July 28, 2009

The Sauce will be Flying; French Lick to Host BBQ Cook-off on Saturday, August 8

FRENCH LICK, IN (July 28, 2009) —

WHAT:	There's nothing better than the smell of open pit barbecue lingering in the air, except the taste of mouth watering, fresh off the grill, delicious BBQ. That’s exactly what you’ll find at French Lick Resort on August 8 when “grillmasters” will go head-to-head to compete for The Best of the Best BBQ Cook-off. Live music, cold beer and BBQ specialties will be available throughout the day.

WHEN:	Saturday, August 8 from Noon to 6pm (Winners announced at 7pm)

WHERE:	French Lick Resort (top of parking garage) 8670 W. State Road 56 French Lick, IN 47432

HOW:	The public is invited to attend. Admission is $5 per person; BBQ, beverages and beer will be available for purchase.

For more information on French Lick Resort, please visit www.frenchlick.com or call 888.936.9360 to speak to a reservations specialist.

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French Lick Resort is a $500 million historic restoration and casino development project that includes the West Baden Springs Hotel, French Lick Springs Hotel and the new French Lick Casino. This premier resort and casino destination features 686 guest rooms and suites; a 51,000-square-foot, single-level casino; 45 holes of golf, including the fully restored 1917-designed Donald Ross Course at French Lick and the new, 18-hole Pete Dye Course at French Lick, two full-service spas with a combined 36 treatment rooms totaling 42,000 square feet; meeting and event space totaling 115,000 square feet and an array of dining and entertainment options.

Media Contacts

Dyan Duncan
Public Relations Manager
French Lick Resort
812.936.5926
dduncan@frenchlick.com