'Cue for a Cause

Come to the biggest backyard BBQ in Elmhurst!

Sept 2nd, 2024, noon-7pm

York & Vallette Streets, Elmhurst IL

‘Cue for a Cause is the most delicious fundraiser in town! Competitors roll up their sleeves and roll out their grills to see who can deliver the winning barbecue. While teams work to prove they are the masters of the backyard grill, attendees at this family friendly event cheer them on, enjoy live music, raffles, entertainment, good food and drink.

This community event invites everyone to participate, whether wearing an apron or not, and it supports the work of EWAN.

Donate to our Auctions & Raffles

Contact Event Coordinator

Calling all teen volunteers!

Volunteer for Teen Service Hours

Full Boar Sponsors


Meet the rest of our sponsor family!

Half Slab


  • AMS Industries, Inc.
  • Marilyn Arado
  • Custom Bindery
  • Tom & Anne Klein
  • The Wolfe Family Farm
  • GreenLine Environmental Solutions
  • Eva Sanchez - See Your House Right Here
  • Enerpace, Inc. Leadership Development
  • CE Rental Sales & Service
  • Stolper State Farm Insurance
  • Tony & Mary Pierotti
  • Rich & Jan Edgley
  • Joe & Kathy Buffo
  • Great American Exteriors
  • The UPS Store (Paul Kelty, Owner)
  • 1893 Wealth Management - Chad McQuade
  • Ron & Kathy Fox
  • Light Solutions
  • John & Vicki Julian

Bacon


  • My Mechanic
  • Vinnie & Susan Warren
  • Joanne Butler
  • Scott & Peggy Shipman
  • Jim & Jan Kinsella
  • Amy & John Krukowski
  • Kim Wietzorek
  • Capannari Ice Cream & Catering

2023 Schedule of Events

Printable Schedule
TIME WHAT'S HAPPENING
Noon - 6:30pm Great prizes available through silent auction and raffles at the Raffle Tent
Noon - 4:00pm "People's Choice" sauce judging. Buy voting tokens where food tickets are sold and vote onthe sauce you like best.
Noon - 7:00pm Kids will have a blast with the face painter, balloon twister, giant slide, Legos, games, crafts, and fun of all kinds! Look for the slide to find the fun!
12:30 - 1:30pm "School of Rock" takes the C & C Power sound stage.
2:00 - 4:00pm "Common Area Maintenance (CAM)" plays on the C & C Power sound stage.
4:30 - 6:00pm Be entertained by the balloon twister in the KID ZONE.
4:30pm ANNOUNCEMENT: Judged sauce and chicken winners.
5:00 - 7:00pm Rock out with "Forget Hannah" on the C & C Power sound stage.
6:30pm Raffles and silent auctions close. Winners will be posted in the raffle tent.
7:00pm ANNOUNCEMENT: Rib winners, "People's Choice" sauce, and Grand Champion!

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2023 WINNERS!

2023 'Cue highlights

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