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Southland Salutes BBQ 4 Vets

Veterans Charity Event

06/23/2026

Join us for a great cause and a great day! 🇺🇸
Southland Salutes is bringing the community together for the BBQ 4 VETS BBQ Competition & Benefit — and you’re invited.

📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
📍 Konow’s Farm – Homer Glen, IL
Enjoy a full day of FREE family fun, including:
🔥 BBQ & food starting at 11am
🎶 Live music from Marty Kelly & Friends
🎨 Face painting, magic show & jumpy pillow
🏍️ Veteran motorcycle es**rt arrival at noon
🏆 BBQ Rib Competition & People’s Choice Wing Contest
🎟️ Raffles, 50/50, and more

All proceeds support Manteno & LaSalle Veterans Homes, Gold Star families, and veteran-focused programs.

Come out, bring the family, and be part of something that matters.
👉 Learn more: www.southlandsalutes.com

06/22/2026

A huge thank you to the Ozinga family for returning as a 2026 Platinum Level Sponsor! Your continued support means so much to us and the Veterans and Gold Star Families we serve. Thank you for standing with us and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

06/18/2026

🔥 BBQ. Community. Supporting Our Veterans.

Join us July 11 at Konow's Corn Maze in Homer Glen for BBQ 4 Vets — a great day filled with incredible food, community, and support for those who have served our country.
Come hungry and help support a great cause through Southland Salutes.
📍 Konow’s Farm – Homer Glen, IL
📅 July 11

Good BBQ. Great Cause.
https://www.southlandsalutes.com/

06/16/2026

This is more than just a BBQ...
It’s a day to come together, have some fun, and support our veterans.

🔥 BBQ.
🎶 Live music
🎨 Family activities
🏍️ A powerful tribute ride.

Join us July 11 at Konow's Corn Maze for BBQ 4 VETS Competition & Benefit, where every bite and every moment gives back.

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Be part of something that matters.

06/14/2026

🔥 28 DAYS TO GO! 🔥
The countdown is on! Just 28 days until the 2026 BBQ 4 Vets Competition & Benefit on Saturday, July 11th at Konow's Farm in Homer Glen!

Food. Fun. Family. Veterans.

Come join what many call the best tailgate party of the summer while supporting a great cause! 🔥

Register to compete or learn more at www.southlandsalutes.com
Join us for a day filled with:

🏆 Backyard BBQ Rib Competition
🍗 People's Choice Chicken Wing Competition
🎶 Live Music
🎟️ Raffles & 50/50
🎨 Face Painter
🎩 Magician
Manteno Veterans Honored at Noon
🍖 Delicious BBQ from Konows
🍹 Full Cash Bar

This family-friendly event is our only fundraiser of the year and helps Southland Salutes continue serving Veterans and Gold Star Families through home improvement projects, holiday programs, grocery deliveries, veteran appreciation events, and more.
Whether you're competing, sponsoring, volunteering, or attending, we hope you join us for a great day of food, fun, and community spirit while honoring those who have served our nation.

06/11/2026

Join us July 11 at Konow's Corn Maze in Homer Glen for BBQ 4 VETS Competition & Benefit , free, family-friendly fun with amazing food, live music, competitions, and more.

Come out, bring the family, and support our veterans and Gold Star families.
👉 southlandsalutes.com

06/09/2026

Join the team on July 11 at Konow’s Corn Maze for BBQ 4 VETS Competition & Benefit — a full day of community, purpose, and fun.

🔥 BBQ
🎶 Live music
🎨 Family activities
🏍️ A powerful tribute ride

Whether you volunteer, attend, compete, or simply show up to support, you’re helping make a real difference for veterans and their families.

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Be part of something bigger.

06/07/2026

A huge thank you to Sean Lewis and his wife, Sarah Lewis, for their continued support of Southland Salutes and our mission as a returning 2026 Platinum Level Sponsor.

Their generosity and commitment help us continue serving Veterans and Gold Star Families throughout our community, and we are truly grateful for their partnership.

We would also like to congratulate Coach Lewis on leading the San Diego State Aztecs football team to an outstanding 2025 season. We wish him, his staff, and the entire Aztec family continued success in the years ahead.

Thank you, Sean and Sarah, for standing with those who have served our nation.

06/06/2026

A Huge Thank You to Novak Construction for returning as a sponsor and increasing their support to become a 2026 Platinum Level Sponsor! Thank you for standing with us and helping us continue our work in the community. We couldn't do it without supporters like you!

06/04/2026

This is bigger than a BBQ.
It’s a full day of great food, live music, family fun—and honoring the men and women who served.

🔥 Incredible BBQ. 🎶 Live entertainment. 🎨 Activities for all ages. 🏍️ Tribute ride you won’t forget.
July 11 at Konow’s Farm—BBQ 4 VETS.
Show up. Hang out. Give back.

Address

New Lenox, IL
60451

Telephone

+18159547030

Website

http://www.southlandsalutes.com/

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