Bangin' BBQ and Bargains
Bangin' BBQ & Bargains 
Wauconda Plaza, Wauconda, IL
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
11AM – 4PMGet ready, Wauconda! You won't want to miss the hottest event of the fall — Bangin' BBQ & Bargains is back and better than ever!
Live Music LineupGet your groove on with live performances by local favorite Kevin Purcell & the Nightburners as our headliner, with the talented Jake Kueker kicking things off!
BBQ CompetitionThink you’ve got the best BBQ around? Prove it! Our BBQ showdown is smokin' and open to all grillmasters.
Bags TournamentGrab a partner and show off your corn hole skills for prizes and bragging rights.
Vendor Booths & Sidewalk SalesShop till you drop with amazing local vendors and businesses offering unbeatable deals.
Family Fun ZoneKids will love the bouncy house while you enjoy food, games, and good vibes.
Live T-Shirt PrintingWatch event t-shirts being printed live — and grab your own exclusive Bangin' BBQ & Bargains tee, only available day-of!
Food & DrinksCome hungry — the Wauconda Moose Lodge will be serving up cold drinks, Louie’s making his famous smashburgers and Chicago Culinary Kitchen Food Truck will be here.
RafflesTons of chances to win great prizes throughout the day!
Be a Sponsor for as Low as $50!Get your name or business in front of hundreds of locals(currently over 700 going or interested) — limited spots available. Don’t wait!
Volunteers Needed!Help make the magic happen! All volunteers receive a FREE event t-shirt when they check in the day of the event.
For more info, visit BanginBBQBargains.comTag your friends, mark your calendars, and come out for a day of food, fun, and community vibes! Let’s make this BBQ bang! 
Date and Time
Saturday Sep 27, 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT
September 27th, 2025 11 - 4pm
Location
Bungalow Printing and Wauconda Plaza, 423 W. Liberty Street, Wauconda, IL
Fees/Admission
Free to attend.
$20 for Bags Tournament
$50 for BBQ Competition (must preregister)
$25 for Vendor Booth (must preregister)
Website
Contact Information
Tracy Lehmann 847-721-2275
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Printed courtesy of waucondachamber.org/ – Contact the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce for more information.
118 S. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084 – (847) 526-5580 – info@waucondachamber.org