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The eighth annual Family Day BBQ Competition & Tasting will be held from 2-5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19
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Family Day BBQ Tickets On Sale

June 24, 2026

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MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University Office of Student Engagement and the School of Agriculture are excited to host the eighth annual Family Day BBQ Competition & Tasting from 2-5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, in Q Lot, bringing together students, families, alumni and community members for a day full of food, fun and Leatherneck pride.

Events at this year's event will include:
Live music from Riplock
Family-friendly activities for all ages
Unique vendors
A sizzling BBQ showdown for the title of Best BBQ
A public tasting featuring brisket, ribs and each team's "People's Choice" specialty items

The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. with the Leathernecks football game against Morehead State University at Hanson Field.

"The Family Day BBQ is an amazing traditional event at WIU" Nick Katz, director of Student Engagement said. "It's an opportunity for our campus community, families, and the Macomb community to come together and celebrate Western."

Tickets and merchandise are available now at wiu.edu/familyday. Those interested in joining the BBQ Competition can find information at go.wiu.edu/4xLjxZd.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the website or contact the event team at pigout@wiu.edu.

Posted By: Aaron Viner (AP-Viner@wiu.edu)
Office of University Communications & Marketing