The Austin Area Chamber of Commerce’s 26th annual Ag. Appreciation Summer Cookout, featuring a Hormel Windsor chop dinner, is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 17 in the Plager Building on the Mower County fairgrounds.

Organized through the Chamber’s Agri-business Committee, the event recognizes the contributions of agriculture to our community and shows appreciation to valued customers from all walks of life.

Over 1,000 people are expected to attend. All will receive a grilled Windsor chop, baked beans, coleslaw, a bun, ice cream and complimentary refreshments.

Proceeds from the event support a variety of committee activities, including support of the Mower County 4-H Ribbon Auction, Farm Bureau’s “Day on the Farm,” Mower County Corn Growers, Pork Producers and Dairy Association banquets, as well as the Chamber’s own “Day on the Farm” for third grade students.

Mower County Dairy Princesses and Milk Maids will serve milk and ice cream. Mower County Pork Producers will help grill the Windsor chops.

Tickets are $9 in advance at the Chamber, 329 N Main St. and $10 at the door.