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Madison Waldrop and her friends sold baked goods at Wing Ding.
Hot sauces and cool music will be back in Vestavia Hills this month as the Wing Ding returns to heat up the summer scene.
Now in its third year, the festival puts local chefs to the test and invites the community out to sample their cooking. The Wing Ding will feature activities for the whole family, including a kids zone and live music by Rollin’ in the Hay and Willie Guy and the Lost Maples.
“It’s really an event about awareness,” organizer Jay Dennis said. “There are several families in the Vestavia Hills community that have children with CF, and unlike cancer, many people don’t know what the disease is or how it affects these families.”
The Wing Ding is a project designed and presented by Leadership Vestavia Hills. Dennis said when the idea was introduced it was backed immediately by City of Vestavia Hills administration, as it fit with the City’s desire to include more community events on its calendar.
The 2011 Leadership class that developed the Wing Ding sought to create an event that broke age barriers and brought the entire Vestavia Hills community out to celebrate together. They chose to support the fight against CF not only to raise awareness for community members suffering from the disease, but also because they felt organization was a good steward of its funds.
“Out of every dollar that’s provided to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 99 cents goes to local researchers working to develop a cure, which they’re darn near close to,” Dennis said. “Having such incredible sponsors as well as supporting the fight against CF is great for our city. Not only will be broadcasting to the broader community and bringing positive exposure to Vestavia Hills, the Wing Ding brings tax revenue to the city and provides awareness for a worthy cause.”
The event is scheduled for May 31 from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Vestavia Hills City Center. Admission is $5, and children 12 and under attend free. For more, call Hurston Raley at 314-5537, email info@vestaviawingding.com or visit facebook.com/VestaviaWingDing.
The Details
Vestavia Hills Wing Ding
Saturday, May 31
11:30 a.m.– 2:30 p.m.
Vestavia Hills City Center
$5 for adults, free for children 12 and under
Featuring:
- Wing-cooking competition
- Live music by Rollin’ in the Hay and Willie Guy and the Lost Maples
- Kids Zone including a moonwalk
- Proceeds support Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
For more, visit facebook.com/VestaviaWingDing.
