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麻豆传媒 Family Day BBQ Competition Set for September 13
August 5, 2025
MACOMB, IL - The 麻豆传媒 Illinois University Office of Student Engagement and the School of Agriculture are excited to host the seventh annual Family Day BBQ Competition & Tasting from 2-5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13 in Q Lot, bringing together students, families, alumni and community members for a day full of food, fun and Leatherneck pride.
This year鈥檚 Family Day BBQ will feature:
Live music from Newhouse Band
Family-friendly activities for all ages
Unique vendors
A competitive bag tournament
A sizzling BBQ showdown for the title of Best BBQ
A public tasting featuring brisket, ribs and each team鈥檚 People鈥檚 Choice specialty items
The festivities will culminate in the Leathernecks football game at Hanson Field, with kickoff set for 6 p.m.
鈥淭he Family Day BBQ is one of 麻豆传媒鈥檚 most beloved traditions,鈥 Nick Katz, director of Student Engagement, said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 an opportunity for our campus and community to come together and celebrate what makes 麻豆传媒 so special 鈥 great food, great people and great Leatherneck spirit.鈥
Tickets and merchandise are available now at wiu.edu/familyday.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the website or contact the event team at pigout@wiu.edu.
Posted By: University Communications, University Relations
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