Show off your skills or just show up and eat. Either way, you win.

Few things make us as happy as when the words “bacon” and “throwdown” are smashed back-to-back, because whatever else is happening in that sentence is going to be marvelous.

And marvel of all marvels, the 2nd Annual Rock Town Bacon Throwdown will grace us with its presence at War Memorial Stadium on Sept. 20 from 1-4:30 p.m.

The cooking competition is presented by Petit Jean Meats and the UAMS Medical Center Auxiliary. Proceeds from the event will benefit the UAMS Patient & Family Support Fund, supporting things like the UAMS pet therapy program and resource assistance for long-term patients and their families.

The throwdown is divided into professional and amateur categories, where teams of up to four must prepare at least 200-300 bites of their dish to be judged by the Aux Crew. Prizes and bragging rights are on the line, including the coveted People’s Choice award.

Tickets are $25 online and $30 at the gate. To purchase tickets, click here.

To learn more about the UAMS Aux Crew, follow them on Facebook or Twitter.

For sponsorship information, call (501) 686-5656.