Tasty food, live music and a rousing game of wiffle ball. Sound like fun?

Then form a team and join the fourth annual Tourney for Tim Wiffle Ball event, planned for Aug. 9, which raises money for the Reeling in a Dream fund at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

The money is used to fulfill the dreams of people with cancer between the ages of 18 and 30. It was set up in honor of North Andover High School graduate Timothy Roberts, who died of esophageal cancer at age 22.

This year's tournament is expected to be the biggest yet as 64 teams, both amateur and professional, compete for trophies and gift certificates.

Local bands will perform live music, and many of the musicians knew Roberts personally, said Steve Nugent, guidance counselor at North Andover High School and member of the Tim Roberts Advisory Committee, which organizes the tournament.

"It (the tournament) was started by a bunch of Timmy's friends when he was fighting for his life in the hospital in Boston. Unfortunately, a couple of weeks later, Timmy passed away. It's evolved into an annual thing, something bigger and better. It's pretty cool," Nugent said. "My favorite thing, working at the high school, is seeing the community come together to support an awesome cause, and seeing former students. Everyone's there for the same exact reason, remembering Timmy and his courageous battle, and raising money for this fund, which will help people who are fighting cancer right now, and will put a smile on their face."

Fifty teams participated in last year's wiffle ball tournament, Nugent said.

For the first time, this year's tournament will include a home run derby, which costs $10 for 10 swings. Winners get a cash prize and trophy.

Organizers say wiffle ball rookies are encouraged to play, but for those who don't want to participate in the games, the day also provides live music, prize drawings and food from the Sausage King. A silent auction includes two American Airlines tickets and a trip for a carload of people to visit Norm Abram's workshop from "This Old House."

This year's tournament will have a cap of 64 teams. Once all the slots are filled, registration will close.

The organizing committee encourages people to sign up as early as possible, via the Tim Roberts Web site, www.reelinginadream.org. Early registration reduces headaches the day of the event, said Nugent, and helps the tournament run smoother.

Roberts' mother, Pat, said a core group of her son's friends have stayed in touch and kept the tournament going.

"A lot of people that play are just attentive to Timmy's charity and memory," she said.

Staff writer Drake Lucas contributed to this report.

Tourney for Tim

When: Aug. 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: North Andover Middle School, 495 Main St.

Entry fee: $50 for amateur division, $100 for professional division

For more information or to register, visit reelinginadream.org