THE 6TH ANNUAL

OK BBQ BLOCK PARTY

Madison St. & Thomas Ave. (municipal parking lot) | Forest Park, Illinois

SATURDAY

JUNE 25, 2016

2:00pm – 10:00pm

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ADMISSION

JOIN US!

Come on down to the OK BBQ Block Party and enjoy great local food, craft beer, rockin’ live music, fun kid’s entertainment and more! Purchase admission at the entrance at Madison St. and Thomas Ave., next to Louie’s Grill. Kids under the age of 8 are free! Admission includes a donation to Opportunity Knocks, live music/entertainment, and kid’s activities.

 

$10 GENERAL ENTRY
$1 FOOD & BEVERAGE TICKETS

SCHEDULE

EVENT

2:00PM | EVENT BEGINS
9:00PM | FOOD SERVICE CONCLUSION
9:30PM | LAST CALL
10:00PM | EVENT CONCLUSION

LIVE MUSIC

2:30PM | BREEZY RODIO AND MIKE WHEELER
5:00PM | SCHOOL OF ROCK OAK PARK
8:00PM | ANTONY AND THE TRAMPS

ENTERTAINMENT

4:00PM | THE BURGER BATTLE
6:30PM | WARRIOR SHOWCASE
7:00PM | WATERMELON EATING COMPETITION

CONTEST

THE BURGER BATTLE

Five contestant, three surprise ingredients, one jar of Knockout Pickles, and one Burger Battle Champion! Emceed by Elliott Bambrough from Chicago’s Best.

Register now!

CONTEST

WATERMELON EATING

Five contestants, endless watermelon, and one ultimate Watermelon Warrior. Do you have what it takes? Register at the event!

WANTED

VOLUNTEERS

Sign up to support our event! Please contact Carrie Summy for more information or questions at: carriesummy@opportunityknocksnow.org

Sign up now!

FOOD & DRINK VENDORS

Knockout Pickles

Knock Out Pickles

8020 Madison St., River Forest

Opportunity Knocks’ artisinal pickle social enterprise that provides meaningful and gainful employment opportunities for it’s program participants as well as a sustainable revenue stream.

Scratch Kitchen

Scratch Kitchen & Lounge

7445 Madison St., Forest Park

From-scratch American essential ‘diner food with attitude’ at affordable prices includes house-ground burgers with house-made pickles and condiments, one-pound mac and cheese, fries and salads.

Source: Zagat

Backyard Kitchen & Tap

Comfortable food made in a healthier fashion!

At Backyard Kitchen & Tap in Forest Park, they are dedicated to making your time seem as if you are right at home! With fantastic service and Oh So Tasty menu items, you’ll wish it was your home! Their chef designed menu will leave your mouth watering.

Source: Backyard Forest Park

Skrine Chops

Known for its grilling and barbeque experience.

With a commitment to finding only the freshest meat and his creativity as a chef to come up with the 10 best seasonings to flavor the chop, Steve has created a Chop above all others.

Source: MetromixSkrine Chops

La Patrona Food Truck

Tacos on Wheels, Chicago, IL

Scratch Deli & Cafe

7444 Madison St, Forest Park, IL

Carnivore Inc.

 

The Happy Apple Pie Shop

Oak Park, IL

Exit Strategy

Kinslahger Brewing Company

6806 W Roosevelt Rd, Oak Park, IL

Oak Park Brewing

155 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL

Mars Brewing Co.

3315 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL

Burke Beverage

4900 Vernon Ave, McCook, IL

ENTERTAINMENT

THE WARRIOR SHOWCASE @6:30PM

The Warriors have put their acting, dancing, and joyous frolicking skills to the test in the improv program this year, and now is their time to shine. The Warriors will be teaming up with some OK Celebrities to bring you a fun filled parody in “Dancing with the Warriors” at this years block party. Their showmanship unmatched, their moves untouchable and their fun unmeasurable, this sketch is sure to bring  some (not so serious) entertainment to our abundant table.