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2019 'Cue for a Cause
Save the date for Labor Day Weekend
Sunday, September 1, 2019!
12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
City Parking Lot at York and Vallette
‘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.
Enter the Competition
Cost to Compete
Ribs only: $100
Chicken only: $100
Ribs, Chicken & Sauce (Grand Champion): $125
~ Deadline to enter the competition is August 18th ~
Become a Sponsor
'Cue for a Cause Sponsorship Levels
All levels of sponsors will receive recognition on table tents, event t-shirts, print ads, the EWAN website and in the Annual Report, with prominence given in order of sponsorship level. Additional advantages of each level are listed below:
Boss Hog ~ $2,500
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Invitation to a seat of honor in the judges' tent (excluding competitors)
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Large and prominent display of corporate banner at the event
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Listing and linking from event website
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Invitation to announce the big prize winners
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Name included in public announcements at the event
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Prominent placement in all the print areas listed at top
Whole Hog ~ $1,000
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Large and prominent display of corporate banner at the event
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Listing and linking from event website
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Name included in public announcements at the event
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Prominent placement in all the print areas listed at top
Full Slab ~ $500
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Large and prominent display of name or logo on shared sponsor banner
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Name/logo on event website with priority placement
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Recognition in all the print areas listed at top
Half Slab ~ $250
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Name on shared sponsor banner
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Recognition in all the print areas listed at top
Bacon ~ up to $249
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Recognition in all the print areas listed at top
Donate a Raffle Item
We gratefully accept anything people might enjoy: Chicago sporting events, restaurant gift certificates, theater tickets, fun outings, and unique merchandise.
Volunteer
We always appreciate our volunteers!
Please click below for a sign-up link.
If you have any questions about competing in, sponsoring, or volunteering for the 2019 ‘Cue for a Cause, please contact Jackie Crnkovich at 630-782-6006 or via email at jackiecrnkovich@ewanet.org.