Back to School Barbecue Bash
Event Details
We are excited to host our third annual Burton Academy Back to School Barbecue Bash on Thursday evening, August 7 at 6:30 pm on our campus! We’re inviting all Burton families, area church members, friends of Burton, and families wanting to share in the fun and check out what Burton has to offer! The night will be highlighted by bounce houses, lawn games, cotton candy, tons of food and fun for the whole family, and of course the third annual Brisket Cook-off Challenge (because hey… it’s Texas Y’all!) and new this year… the “Best Plate” competition (because hey… not everyone eats brisket!). Home & School will be providing hot dogs/veggie dogs, drinks and ice pops for all to enjoy!
This year, we are remixing the competition and moving to a Team-based event, with competing pit masters submitting both the brisket and the sides (one hot side and one cold side) for judging. After pit masters submit their plates for judging, they’ll then begin serving brisket, sides and other prepared food of their choosing for all to enjoy (as long as it lasts anyway!). There will be something for everyone, with vegan, vegetarian and non-vegetarian options! This is an event you won't want to miss as we ring in the new school year and enjoy a community-wide barbecue!
Teams competing will setup around the blacktop, with the general “potluck” style food being served in the gym. We ask that all who are able please bring a favorite family barbecue dish to contribute to the food options for all to enjoy! For those interested in competing, please review the rules and register using the link below. If you would like to compete by submitting side dishes but you don’t cook brisket, we encourage you to find a pit master/brisket chef to partner with and form a team! We’ll see you at the bash!
When: Thursday, August 7, 6:30-9:00 pm
Where: Burton Adventist Academy (on the blacktop, baseball field, & in Hayes Gym to escape the heat!)… with shuttling provided from the Arlington SDA Church once our parking areas are full
Who’s Invited: Burton Academy families, area church members, and friends of Burton (and those interested in checking out Burton of course!)
What to Bring: Your family’s favorite barbecue dish or side dish with a serving spoon/utensil
What to Expect: A festive potluck-style barbecue cookout, bounce houses, lawn games, and of course…. a whole lot of delicious food, fun and fellowship for all! Hot dogs, drinks, and ice pops provided.
Cost: This event is totally free, so invite a friend or family you think needs to check out Burton!
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Brisket Cook-off Challenge
Calling all pit masters! We are excited to host our third annual Burton Academy Brisket Cook-off Challenge as a highlight of the Back to School Barbecue Bash! Never participated in a brisket competition before? What better opportunity to get started than your friendly community event! Bring your brisket, passion for food and good spirit as we have some fun enjoying the art of smoking brisket! This year, you will also be submitting two sides (one hot and one cold) for judging in our new team format. Pit masters may either recruit their own team or reach out to us to help you find team mates! Read the competition rules and sign up below! We’ll be capping the number of competitors at 15!