Get ready for a sizzling summer tradition! Join the Chicago Ridge Park District for the
Ridge Backyard BBQ Battle, a day packed with delicious food, live music, games, family activities, and an exciting BBQ competition.

📅 Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Freedom Park
Located at Birmingham Avenue and Oak Avenue, Chicago Ridge

🎵 Live Music • 🍖 BBQ Competition • 🎯 Family Fun

Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of great food, entertainment, and community fun. Enjoy live performances, games, kids’ activities, and watch local pitmasters compete for BBQ bragging rights!

📅 Event Schedule

• 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Cooking & Kids Activities
• 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM – Jessie’s Girl
• 4:00 PM – Public Tasting
• 6:00 PM – Jay Walkers
• 8:00 PM – Laser Show ✨
• 8:00 PM – BBQ Pitmasters Awards 🏆

🍔 Public Tasting

Sample delicious BBQ creations and help celebrate the art of backyard grilling. Public tasting begins at 4:00 PM.

✨ End the Night with a Spectacular Laser Show

Stay through the evening as Freedom Park lights up with an exciting laser show beginning at 8:00 PM.

🚨 Calling all grill masters! Contest registration closes on August 1st.

For additional event information, please visit the Chicago Ridge Park District website.