Jackson Backyard BBQ

07/12/2026

The Jackson Backyard BBQ family extends our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to our friends with the Cape Girardeau Fire Department, Jackson Fire Rescue, Cape County Firefighters Association, Southeast Missouri Professional Firefighters Local 1084 and the entire fire service family on the passing of Retired Deputy Fire Chief Greg Hecht.

Chief Hecht dedicated his life to serving others and leaves behind a legacy of leadership, mentorship, and selfless service that will not be forgotten.

Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of serving alongside him.

Rest easy, Chief. Thank you for your lifetime of service. 🚒🇺🇸

07/04/2026

🇺🇸🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎉🇺🇸

Wow... what an incredible response to this awesome Gateway Drum Smokers give a way! We were blown away by the support for our Jackson Backyard BBQ Fourth of July Giveaway. Thank you to everyone who followed, shared the post, and tagged your friends. Your support helps us continue our mission of supporting our local first responders and their families through The BackStoppers Inc.

After a random drawing from the eligible entries, our winner is...
🥁🥁🥁
🏆 Caitlyn Smith 🏆

Congratulations! Please send us a private message within 48 hours to claim your prize.
If we do not hear from the winner within 48 hours, or if the giveaway requirements were not completed, an alternate winner will be selected.

Thank you again to everyone who entered and to our amazing sponsors, Chef Jason Morse and Ken's Ace Hardware, for helping make this giveaway possible.

This won't be our last giveaway, so stay tuned for more exciting events and opportunities to support a great cause!

Happy Independence Day, and God bless America! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

06/26/2026

🇺🇸🔥 JACKSON BACKYARD BBQ FOURTH OF JULY GIVEAWAY! 🔥🇺🇸

Just in time for Independence Day, we’re teaming up with Chef J’s BBQ Provisions, Chef Jason Morse, and Ken's Ace Hardware to give one lucky winner the ultimate backyard BBQ prize package!

🇺🇸 Here’s to 250 years 🇺🇸

🎁 Prize Package Includes:
✅ Gateway Drum Smoker
✅ Igloo 60-Quart Cooler
✅ Competition Charcoal
✅ Chef J’s BBQ Sauces & Fire Honey
✅ Chef J’s Brines & Brine Bags
✅ Chef J’s Premium Seasonings & Rubs
✅ Chef J’s Caramels
✅ And more BBQ goodies!

‼️That’s over $1,200 in value ‼️
Everything you need to fire up the smoker and celebrate America the right way! 🇺🇸🍖

HOW TO ENTER:

1️⃣ Follow Jackson Backyard BBQ
2️⃣ Share this post
3️⃣ Tag 3 friends in the comments

📅 Winner will be announced on July 4th!

As always, every dollar raised by Jackson Backyard BBQ helps support the mission of The BackStoppers Inc., providing assistance to the families of fallen first responders.

A huge thank you to Chef Jason, Chef J’s BBQ Provisions, and Ken’s Ace Hardware for making this giveaway possible!

🇺🇸 Smoke. Fireworks. Freedom. BBQ. 🇺🇸

06/06/2026

🇺🇸 On this day in 1944, thousands of brave Americans landed on the beaches of Normandy and changed the course of history.

Today, we remember their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to freedom.

We will never forget.

🇺🇸

05/14/2026

The 8th Annual Jackson Backyard BBQ is looking for sponsors for our 2026 event on Saturday, October 10 at the Jackson Municipal Bandshell.

This event brings our community together for great BBQ, live music, and a great cause — supporting first responders and organizations like The BackStoppers Inc. Since 2019, Jackson Backyard BBQ has proudly helped give back to those who serve our communities every day.

We offer multiple sponsorship levels with benefits including event banners, social media recognition, tickets, drink tokens, and presenting sponsor opportunities.

Your sponsorship helps make a direct impact while also showcasing your business to hundreds of attendees and supporters throughout the region.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Jackson Backyard BBQ or message us on Facebook at .

Thank you for supporting our mission and helping us continue to give back.

04/14/2026

“The legacy of Heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.”

City of Wentzville MO – Government
St. Louis Hero Network

“The legacy of Heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.”

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Captain Tommy Shine. Tommy fought tirelessly and with unwavering determination, and his journey inspired countless others as they followed along. Our thoughts are with everyone whose life was touched by this exceptional firefighter and tremendous human being.

He found true purpose in serving others, spreading joy, and living life with gratitude. Through his years with the Wentzville Fire Protection District, he embodied compassion, dedication, and the spirit of service, always striving to make a positive difference in our communities.

Tommy’s light, kindness and strength will forever remain in our hearts. We stand united with the Shine family and all his Firefighter brothers and sisters as we honor his memory and support them through this difficult time.

04/05/2026

“He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.” – Matthew 28:6

✝️ Today we celebrate the victory of Christ over sin and death. May this Easter be a reminder of the hope, grace, and new life we have through Him.

From our Families here at Jackson Backyard BBQ — Happy Easter ❤️

04/02/2026

We Remember 🇺🇸❤️

Today we honor and remember Chief Garry Moore. On April 2, 2025, Chief Garry Moore died in the line of duty while responding to a call in extreme weather.

Chief Moore began serving as a volunteer public safety officer in the 1970s and began serving as Chief of the Whitewater Fire Protection District in the mid-1990s. He left behind his wife and loving family.

We will never forget the life and legacy of Chief Garry Moore.

Help our mission today at BackStoppers.org/Support

03/18/2026

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Bottle Giveaway Winner! 🍀

Thank you to everyone who entered and helped us celebrate! We also want to give a big thank you to Early Birds Coworking and Private Offices for their partnership and for being such a great spot in Uptown Jackson.

Now for the fun part… 🥃

The winner of the Kentucky Owl St. Patrick’s Edition bottle is:

🎉 Matt Proffer 🎉

Thanks again to everyone who participated and showed some love to Early Birds. We appreciate the support! 🍀