Events

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

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‘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.

Competitor Info
Sponsor Info
Volunteer Info
 

Enter the Competition

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Click for Official Ribs/Chicken Rules
Click for Official Sauce Rules
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Cost to Compete

Ribs only: $100

Chicken only: $100

Ribs, Chicken & Sauce (Grand Champion): $125

​To Register Online:

  1. Complete the information below - don't forget to input sizes for your two free t-shirts!

  2. Click SUBMIT

  3. From the next screen, select the category in which you wish to compete and order extra t-shirts if desired (you can click "continue shopping" from the PayPal screen).

  4. Complete payment thru PayPal

  5. Get psyched for September 1st!

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~ Deadline to enter the competition is August 18th ~

 

Become a Sponsor

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'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:

CLICK HERE FOR SPONSORSHIP FORM

Boss Hog ~ $2,500

  • Invitation to a seat of honor in the judges' tent (excluding competitors)

  • Large and prominent display of corporate banner at the event

  • Listing and linking from event website

  • Invitation to announce the big prize winners

  • Name included in public announcements at the event

  • Prominent placement in all the print areas listed at top

Whole Hog ~ $1,000

  • Large and prominent display of corporate banner at the event

  • Listing and linking from event website

  • Name included in public announcements at the event

  • Prominent placement in all the print areas listed at top

Full Slab ~ $500

  • Large and prominent display of name or logo on shared sponsor banner

  • Name/logo on event website with priority placement

  • Recognition in all the print areas listed at top

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Half Slab ~ $250

  • Name on shared sponsor banner

  • 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

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Donate a Raffle Item

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We gratefully accept anything people might enjoy: Chicago sporting events, restaurant gift certificates, theater tickets, fun outings, and unique merchandise. 

To donate, click here for a printable form.
 

Volunteer

We always appreciate our volunteers!

Please click below for a sign-up link.

Adult Volunteer
Jr High/High School Volunteer
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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.