In keeping with tradition, the Big Rapids Elks will cook meals for downtown visitors during the annual Labor Day Festival.

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Elks will grill and serve barbecue chicken dinners with baked beans, potato salad, a roll and a cookie. Meals cost $18 and include a choice of soda or water.

“Our members will be grilling and serving dinners from 11 a.m. until about 4 p.m. or when the chicken is gone,” the Elks said. “Come see us down on the corner of Pine Street and Michigan Avenue, picnic-style.”

Kids’ meals also will be available for $8 and include a quarter-pound hot dog, chips, a cookie and a choice of water or soda.

Money raised from the event will support the Elks’ sponsorships, scholarships and community action programs.

The Big Rapids Elks tent will be near the lodge at 203 E. Pine St.