BBQ on the Bricks

presented by Royal Composites

Join United Way for an iconic Downtown Kearney summer-time event as we kick off the 2026-2027 Campaign season with the theme:

United is the Way We Stand | United for 250

There is something for everyone! Come to shop, dine, play and be entertained!

New this year is children's pricing on BBQ tickets.

Save the date!

August 29, 2026

Eagle's Club Kearney, NE

2:30pm Plant Bingo sponsored by Rooted Plant Co

$20/person

2:30pm Cornhole Tournament

$20/team or $15 if paired with BBQ tickets

3pm-6pm 24th Street Market

Market vendors include: Sweet Chaos Confections, Cake Pops by Ashton, Lemonade Shack, Simply Blessed Boutique, A Scoops ice-cream, Purdy Press Co, Classy Barn Boutique & Crafty Creations, Joy-Filled Bakery, BDR Crochet, PSS Bead Buddies, M's Bakery Sweets and Treats, CT Creations, Soul Sisters, Raindough Bakers, The Homemade Munch & More, Mother and Daughter Creations... and more!

5pm BBQ Sponsored by Nebraska Pork Producers

Cost: $20/person in advance or $25 at the door

Meal includes: Pulled pork, ribs, chips, beans, roll and macaroni and cheese

Children's plate: $10 in advance or $15 at the door

Children's meal includes: choice of 1 meat & 2 sides

6:00pm Cornhole Tournament

$20/team or $15 if paired with BBQ tickets

Askin' Nebraskin' Trivia

$5/person (BBQ ticket purchase required)

Get BBQ tickets

Market Vendors

Take advantage of hundreds of people downtown throughout the day on August 29. Participate as a vendor in the 24th Street Market from 3pm-6pm. Please note: NO food trucks are allowed other than snacks, desserts and non-alcoholic drinks. Food trucks selling meals will not be accepted.

McKenna's Rae of Hope will be set up on Central Ave from 1pm-5pm with activities for families and young people. You are welcome to set up as early as 1pm and stay until 8pm, but we ask that you commit to the 3pm-6pm time frame.

Cost: $25 per vendor or $15 for entreprenuers age 16 or younger. Pay online here.

Pay the vendor fee

BBQ Teams

Whether you are a backyard BBQer or have a team set up, we want you to participate!

Cost $75. Sign up on the MWBA website.

All BBQ teams will be matched with a Grill Master Sponsor. Your sign up fee will be returned at the event, along with a $25 gas gift card to cover expenses. Your sign up fee is non-refundable in the event that you do not participate.

The top teams will be awarded cash prizes.

BBQ Team Sign Up