Memorial Park
6th Annual BBQ on the Hill
Pork Ribs
1st Place Pork Ribs: Bad Axe BBQ
2nd Place Pork Ribs: HurriQ
3rd Place Pork Ribs: Fire Craft BBQ
Chicken
1st Place Chicken: Rusty Pig BBQ
2nd Place Chicken: Lilies BBQ
3rd Place Chicken: Pigout BBQ
Overall
Bad Axe BBQ
People’s Choice Award
Smoke of the Irish
About KCBS
THE KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY (KCBS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and enjoying barbeque, is the world’s largest organization of barbeque and grilling enthusiasts with over 20,000 members worldwide.
KCBS sanctions over 500 barbeque contests worldwide. From volunteering to actual event production, our members also offer assistance to civic and charitable organizations who organize events.
Visit www.KCBS.us to learn more about upcoming sanctioned events.
BBQ on the Hill is celebrating 6 years of BBQ goodness!
South Chicagoland’s favorite Cook-off and festival returns for another year of entertainment and mouth-watering goodness. Fest-goers can enjoy 3 days of music, live entertainment, hot delicious food, a beer garden serving locally brewed beer and domestic favorites, and activities for the whole family.
This and so much more available with no admission fee. It’s no wonder that BBQ on the Hill remains one of the city’s best summer attractions.
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Friday – September 20th
5 pm to 10 pm
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TBA
Saturday – September 21st
Noon to 10 pm
TIMELINE
KCBS Cook-Off: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bounce House City: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Rib Tasting Tickets on Sale: 2:00 pm
Rib Tasting Hour (Sampling): 4:00 pm
Cook-Off Award Ceremony: 5:00 pm
Sunday – September 22nd
Noon to 10 pm
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Firework Show: 9:10 pm
Free Show
Sunday
September 22
9:00pm
Enjoy a fireworks show presented by the Blue Island Park District in honor of the 5th annual BBQ on the Hill Festival. Spectators may enjoy the fireworks display from hill-side lawn seating, stadium bleachers, or from anywhere within the festival grounds.
- Get comfortable! Guests may pack a blanket or chair and enjoy the show from the hillside
- Consumption of alcohol is prohibited outside of the designated area (beer garden)
- No outside alcohol is allowed
- Must be 21 years or over to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
Blue Island’s Top Dog
A Culinary Competition for Children
Friday
September 20
6 pm
Hey Kids!
Are you Blue Island’s Top Dog?
Now you can prove it by taking part in the BBQ on the Hill “Top Dog” Kids Competition on Friday, September 20th. Children ages 6-12 are invited to join in on the cooking competition fun, where each contestant will use provided toppings and hot dogs to create the best doggone hot dog our judges have ever tasted!
But to win, you gotta play.
How it works
Each participant will be given 3 pre-cooked hot dogs and their choice of up to 6 ingredients from a “Smörgåsbord” of ingredients. After ingredients are selected, contestants will be given a limited time to create their version of the “best hot dog in town”. Each hotdog will be judged based on Creativity, Presentation, and Taste by a panel of judges. Gift cards will be awarded to the contestants with the highest scores.
- Participation is free and open to the public.
- Pre-registration is required.
- Open to children ages 6 to 12 years of age
- Each participant must register separately.
- No team registration
- Participant must be accompanied by an adult
- No supplies required.
- Limit 20 participants
Live Music
Friday
September 20
8 pm to 10 pm
Saturday
September 21
5 pm to 7 pm
Sunday
September 22
8 pm to 10 pm
Public Tasting Hour
Saturday
September 21
4 pm
In addition to the wide selection of food vendors, BBQ on the Hill will host a Public Rib Tasting featuring ribs prepared by contestants of the 6th annual BBQ on the Hill Cook-Off.
How it works
During the Rib Tasting Hour (or Public Sampling), Cook-off contestants will provide rib samples to the public in exchange for Rib Tokens. Each Rib Token can be redeemed one (1) rib bone at any of the participating BBQ on the Hill Cook-off competitors. You may sample from as many competitors as you have tokens. After sampling, you may cast your vote(s) for the whom in your opinion served up the Best Tasting Ribs. award. The competitor with the most votes will win the 2018 “People Choice” award.
Special attention should be taken by anyone wishing to participate.
- The Public Tasting Hour is open to the public
- Ribs can only be purchased with Rib Tokens
- Rib Tokens will be available for purchase on Sept. 22nd starting at 2 pm
- Rib tokens are sold in sets of 4 and include 1 “People’s Choice” Ballot ($5)
- Hungry guests are encouraged to purchase more than one set of tokens
- One (1) Token may be redeemed for one (1) pork rib bone
- Rib tokens are sold on a first come, first-served basis
- Arrive early and act fast! Rib samples sell out quickly
YUM!
In addition to Saturday’s Rib Sampling Hour, Guests of BBQ on the Hill can get their fill from any of our taste-bud approved food options, all event long.
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