Bit to Do [1]

The 9^th Annual Big Ol’ Backyard BBQ is scheduled for this Saturday, September 6, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The shindig benefits the Home of the Innocents [4], a private non-profit that serves Louisville children in crisis, including short-term and long-term residential care, foster care, care for medically fragile children, in-home and in-school support for children with autism, and more.

More than the usual BBQ, this event brings out many of Louisville’s best-known chefs, including:

Josh Bettis, Brown Hotel

Shawn Ward, The Brewery

Fernando Martinez, Mussel and Burger Bar

Dean Corbett, Corbett’s, Equus and Jack’s Lounge

Troy Schuster, 211 Clover Lane

Tavis Rockwell, Louvino

Ming Pu, River City Winery

Matt Durham, Seelbach Hotel

Nancy Russman, Kids' Club Cookbook

John Cliff, JBS

The main menu:

Grilled Polynesian Chicken with a Jalapeno Garlic Jerk Rub 

Grilled BBQ Glazed Spam Sliders with a Pineapple Jicama Slaw

on a Sweet Hawaiian Roll

Tropical Fruit Salad with Mango, Kiwi, Pineapple, Grapes,

Cantaloupe and Honeydew

You’ll have to attend the event to find out what else Chef Bettis and others will whip up as inspiration hits them Saturday night.

Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt and tropical gear – prizes will be given for adults and children. Music, inflatables, live music, hayrides, crafts and more are also planned for the evening.

Ticket prices are as follows and can be purchased online [5]:

Home of the Innocents is located at 1100 East Market Street.

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