Boiling N’ Bragging gets a jump start on football season

Football fans can kick off tailgate season early at Otey’s Tavern on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Boiling N’ Bragging, scheduled for 6-9 p.m., will benefit for the Critical Care Transport program at Children’s of Alabama .

For the seventh straight year, Rotary District 6860 is hosting the event and its low country boil. It will also feature live music, $1 drink specials, kids’ activities and a celebrity appearance by Lance Taylor from WJOX’s Roundtable.

 “We are thrilled about this partnership and couldn’t be more excited about this event,” said Jason Peterson, transport coordinator at Children’s. “It’s a great opportunity for people in the community to not only come together to celebrate the start of football season, but also make a great impact on our program and the children we serve.”

Since 1983, the Critical Care Transport team has transported more than 1,000 critically ill and injured children each year.  The team members include highly trained registered nurses and respiratory therapists with the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care. 

At the event, guests are encouraged to wear their team colors. This year’s event is sponsored by Charter Communications. 

Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door, and kids age 10 and younger get in free. To register online, visit boilingnbragging.org.