Cooking can begin at 6 a.m., and the food must be ready for judging by 11:15 a.m.

Judges will determine winners based on appearance, tenderness, taste of meat and taste of sauce or rub.

Plaques will be awarded to the top three finishers, and the first-place winner will also receive a chainsaw.

Anyone interested in entering the barbecue contest should call 688-0246 by Friday.

The event will also include an auction and raffles for various items donated by local businesses and individuals.

Tommy Glasscock will lead the auction, Wyatt said.

Anyone interested in donating an item for for the auction or raffles should call 205-688-0246.

Visitors can expect live music and a DJ at the event.

Outdoor Market to open after fundraiser

Once the fundraiser is over, the Wyatts will turn their attention to starting their new business.

Work has been ongoing at the 3.6-acre site since mid-July.

A house was cleared off the property, and now there is covered space and open space for vendors, concession and restroom facilities and parking for about 150 customers.

There are more than 100 vendor spaces, with 36 in a covered area complete with display counters and fans.

The market will be open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from daylight until 3 p.m. “The Barn,” where customers and vendors alike will be able to purchase food and drinks, will operate during the same hours.

Items served could include coffee, biscuits, hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken sandwiches.

Corner booths for vendors in the covered area will cost $14 per day, while the interior booths will be $12 per day.

Vendors who want to park under the trees will pay $8 per day.

Vendors who book 30 days in advance will receive a 10-percent discount.

Wyatt said customers can expect most of the vendors to be local but some from as far as 75 miles away.

For more information about the fundraiser or The Outdoor Market, visit ClantonOutdoorMarket.com.