(Atlantic, Iowa) – The 4th of July spirit will be alive and well during the Freedom Festival in Atlantic. One of the events that will make the day special, is a Burger Battle at Sunnyside Park from 5-until 7-p.m. on the 4th of July. As of June 25th, three of the 10 competitor slots for the Burger Battle have been filled. The contestants include:

• Kevin Ferguson – Fergillicious Burgers
• Mike & Chris Smith – Smitty’s Legendary Burgers
• Duane Weirich – Weirch Custom BBQ
  

  Jake Tanner (left) with Cass County Beef producers giving check to Spencer Walton for the Burger Battle for Freedom Festival. Pictured (right) is Tim Olson manager of Atlantic Locker. (Photo courtesy Ali Pieken)

Each contestant will receive three-pounds of fresh, high quality beef for the competition, thanks to the Cass County Beef Producers. The contest will be live, off-the-grill, with participants hoping to make the best hamburger, as determined by a panel of four celebrity judges during a taste test.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three winners. Other prizes will be awarded to the remaining contestants.

To enter, see the attached QR code, or contact Spencer Walton at 712-243-2344.