Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ celebrates ‘Sweet & Saucy 16th Anniversary’

Mark your calendars for a sizzling, end-of-summer celebration as the Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ returns for its 16th year on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 2 to 10 p.m. at the Duane Street public parking lot in downtown Glen Ellyn.

This beloved community event, benefiting Bridge Communities, is a day filled with mouthwatering barbecue, live music, and family-friendly fun.

With the theme “Sweet & Saucy 16,” this year’s BBQ extravaganza will feature:

• An amateur BBQ competition showcasing local grill masters

• A lineup of talented musicians and live acts, including Panic at the Costco, Markus Alan Project, EP8, and Amy Kelly — The Beaver Moon Band

• A variety of food and drink vendors offering delicious barbecue and refreshments

• The Piglet Playland with entertainment from Mary Macaroni, providing plenty of fun for the kiddos

“BBQ, bands, and beer, what’s not to like?” said Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ co-chair Rani McKee. “We have something for everyone: awesome BBQ, great bands, super fun kids play area, beer and the largest amateur BBQ contest in the state of Illinois.”

This event raises thousands of dollars in support of the families facing homelessness served by Bridge Communities, so attendees can have a blast while supporting their neighbors in need.

Don’t miss this chance to savor the flavors of summer and enjoy live performances in the heart of Glen Ellyn. For more information, visit www.glenellynbackyardbbq.org.

About Bridge Communities

Bridge Communities is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to provide housing, mentoring and supportive services to families facing homelessness in DuPage County. Its vision is a community where all families are healthy, financially stable, and living in affordable housing. In the past 36 years, Bridge Communities has helped more than 970 families cross the bridge from homelessness to hope and self-sufficiency. For more information, visit www.bridgecommunities.org.