By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

Blues, BBQ and Bargains returns to downtown Hays this weekend.

The events kick off Friday with the sixth annual Kansas City Barbeque Society Contest. Megan Colson, executive director of Downtown Hays Development Corp., said more than 30 teams already have signed up for the event.

The event at Municipal Park at the south end of Hays opens to the public at 5 p.m. Friday night with blues music, a kid’s barbecue contest and an opportunity to taste some barbecue from some of the participating teams.

Colson said people can once again take part in the Taste of Blues, BBQ and Bargains where BBQ Bucks can be used to purchase food from vendors.

The bucks can purchased in advance at the Hays Welcome Center, 2700 Vine, or at the park Friday night.

Friday night will feature a cruise-in and car show with registration start at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion and ending at the park.

There will also be live blues music, featuring ToneMeister, and a beer garden at the park until 11 p.m. Friday.

Saturday morning starts with the Burnt Butt 5K with registration at 6:45 a.m. and the race beginning at 8 a.m.

Shoppers will get a chance to find some deals once again with this year’s Bargain on the Bricks, which runs from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in downtown Hays.

Colson said there will be about 20 businesses taking part in the sidewalk sale in the Chestnut Street District.

The event the wraps up Saturday afternoon with the KCBS awards presentation at 3:30 p.m.

For more information and registration form log on to haysbluesandbbq.com.