Backyard Barbeque Cook-off

Fire Up The Coals - BBQ, Bluz, Beer, Bags

Grill up your best BBQ Ribs and/or Best Dish

Saturday, September 10th
Crescent Blvd/Glenwood Ave parking lot
Downtown Glen Ellyn (view map)

Teams may arrive at 8:00 am
Head Chef Meeting at 8:45 am
Cooking begins at 9:30 am

Open to the public from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm. 
Food and drinks will be sold from 10:30 am - 6:00 pm. 

We are looking for cooks who want to put their grilling skills to the test in the 3rd Annual Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ Competition.  Although a non-sanctioned event, this fun experience is for all teams - regardless of experience.

This is a great launch pad for local and new teams to cook in a fantastic learning environment.  And a fun event for seasoned teams to try out a new recipe or technique.

The entry fee is $40 per category or $60 for both categories.  Prizes will be determined by the number of competitors.

Join us on September 10th! You may even taste a BBQ recipe from one of Bridge Communities' founders and staff!

Download a list of rules and Glen Ellyn Backyard Barbeque Cook-off Application

A Full Day of Bluz Entertainment

• The Bill Ande Band plays at 12:00 pm
• Amy Kelly Band plays at 1:30 pm
• The Bluz Brothers plays at 4:30 pm

Backyard BBQ Cornhole Bags Tournament

Tournament check-in time is 10:30 - 11:30.  Tournament begins at 11:45 am. Trophies and prizes will be given to 1st and 2nd place winners. A complete list of rules and application is availalbe at www.glenellynbackyardbbq.com.

Contact BBQ Competition Organizers:

Tom Koprowski ~ koprowski1@sbcglobal.net

What to Bring:

• Uncooked and Unseasoned Pork Ribs (spares or baby backs)
• Uncooked and Unseasoned Ingredients for Best Dish
• Cooking equipment and supplies
• Food and Favorite Beverage for You and Your Team

All dishes must be cooked on-site.  Contestants must provide all their own equipment.  Charcoal and gas grills/smokers are welcome.  You may not use electric grill or smoker or open pit.  Ribs and ingredients for Best Dish must be raw and unseasoned.  Each category must be able to accomodate 3 judges.  Garnish for Ribs is optional and is limited to green leaf lettuce and green parsley.

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