Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ

Save the Date! Saturday, September 12, 2026
Duane Street Public Parking Lot
Glen Ellyn, IL
www.glenellynbackyardbbq.org

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day of summertime fun at the Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ! We had a great turnout and beautiful weather.

The event included an amateur BBQ competition, live music, delicious food and drink vendors, and plenty of fun for the kiddos at our Piglet Playland. This year, we celebrated 17 Years of Wicked Good BBQ and welcomed some of the best acts in town to our stage. Best of all, this event raised thousands of dollars in support of the families facing homelessness served by Bridge Communities.

We’re grateful to everyone who came out to celebrate, to our BBQ competitors, to the amazing volunteers who kept everything running smoothly, and to our generous sponsors who make this event possible year after year.

Your support helps Bridge Communities change lives, one family at a time. Until next year, BBQ lovers. Thank you for making this tradition so special!

See the reach and exposure companies get when they sponsor this event by checking out 2025 Backyard BBQ Impact Report.

You can relive the 2025 Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ and get excited for this year's event by checking out the 2025 event pictures here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCu1wM

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