PROUD SPONSORING PARTNERS OF THE OK BBQ BLOCK PARTY
The OK BBQ Block Party
It’s Burger Time!
Come on down to the OK BBQ Block Party and enjoy great local food, craft beer, rockin’ live music, fun kid’s entertainment and more! Enter at Madison St. and Thomas Ave., next to Louie’s Grill. This year’s food vendors will feature a burger offering as we ask the people to cast their votes and crown the BBQ Block Party Burger Champ! $10 Suggested Donation | Kids under 12 are free $1 for food and beverage tickets
The OK BBQ Block Party
Come on down to the OK BBQ Block Party and enjoy great local food, craft beer, rockin’ live music, fun kid’s entertainment and more! Enter at Madison St. and Thomas Ave., next to Louie’s Grill.
Scroll down the page for all the info about what’s in store and how you can get involved. From the Warrior Mile to the Watermelon Eating Contest, we’ve got fun in store for everyone!
IT’S BURGER TIME!
Along with their other menu offerings, this year’s food vendors will feature a burger offering. We will be asking you the people to cast votes and crown the BBQ Block Party Burger Champ!
Help us choose the winner from this year’s outstanding food vendors: The Heritage, Carnivore, Hamburger Marys and the Warrior Catering Co.
EVENT DATE & TIME
Saturday, June 8th | 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
EVENT LOCATION
Constitution Court | 7422 Madison St
Forest Park, IL 60130
LOCAL BEVERAGE
LOCAL FOOD
SPONSORS
PRIME SPONSORS
CHOICE SPONSORS
SMOKE DADDY SPONSORS
MERCHANTS OF MADISON SPONSORS
Todd & Holland Tea Merchants
McBride Insurance Agency
Shanahans
The Heritage
Todd & Holland Tea Merchants
McBride Insurance Agency
Shanahans
The Heritage
LIVE MUSIC
2:30 – 3:15 Ian Leith 3:45 – 4:30 School of Rock #1 5:00 – 5:45 School of Rock #2 6:15 – 7:00 Them Guilty Aces 7:30 – 8:15 New face of Soul 8:45 – 9:45 No Turn on Red
Kid’s Area
All kids enter free to the OK BBQ Block Party and have full access to a variety of awesome activities. The block party will host a bounce house, water games, arts and crafts, face-painting and The Balloon Man will be with us from 3-5 pm!
Watermelon Eating Contest
Five contestants, endless watermelon, and one ultimate Watermelon Warrior. Do you have what it takes? Register at the event! The contest begins at 7:00 pm on the main stage and will be hosted by our good friend and star of Chicago’s Best, Elliott Bambrough.
Day-of-Event Option
Join us on Saturday, June 8 as we run from the OK Farm to the OK Block Party! Meet at the OK Farm at 1:15PM and be ready to head out at 1:30PM to arrive at the Block Party just before it begins! A shuttle will leave the Block Party at 1:00 to transport runners to the start line at the OK Farm.
Virtual Option
Run, walk, roll, jog, bike, swim, or treadmill one mile at your own pace wherever you like, anytime between the dates of June 10 – June 16. Post a picture on social media with #OKWarriorMile to share your virtual participation with the OK Community! We will send your goodie bag in the mail to anyone not participating locally!
ON-SITE CYCLEBAR CLASS
Bring your outside voices because we are riding at the OK Block Party! 30 min. ride under a tent. All riders will receive a free OK t-shirt and a $5 voucher for food and beverage at the event.
VOLUNTEERS
Sign up to support our event! Please contact Megan Bruce for more information or questions at: megan@opportunityknocksnow.org
