Backyard Hero BBQ Class: Hands-On Rib Feast

Schedule

Sat Feb 21 2026 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Wannemaker's Home & Garden | Downers Grove, IL

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Master ribs with the pros! A hands-on BBQ class full of flavor, fire, and fun—come hungry and leave a backyard hero
About this Event

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and cook side-by-side with our championship pitmasters! This is a hands-on BBQ experience, not a sit-back demo. You’ll learn how to make ribs so good, your friends will be asking for seconds (and your secrets).

We’ll show you the hot-and-fast method on drum smokers — amazing ribs in just a few hours. Prefer low & slow? No problem! Our recipes and techniques work on any grill or smoker.

With small class sizes, you’ll get plenty of personal attention, pro tips, and time to taste everything. You’ll leave full, fired up, and ready to crush your next cookout.

Perfect for 👨‍🍳 guys’ trips, ❤️ dates, or anyone who just loves great BBQ.


🍖 On the Menu
  • Beef Dino Bone Ribs
  • Kansas City-Style Spare Ribs
  • Memphis Dry Rub Baby Backs
  • Texas-Style Spare Ribs
  • Rib Tips
  • Griddled Rib Nachos
  • Griddled Berry Shortcakes 🍓

👉 Yes, we cook (and eat) a mountain of food.


🔥 Special Guests: The Griddle Bois (Blackstone Crew)

The Griddle Bois are rolling in to teach you how to take leftovers and turn them into epic griddle dishes — including dessert on the flattop.


💡 You’ll Learn
  • How to choose, trim & season meat
  • Flavor profiles & cooking timelines
  • Smoker setup & fuel selection
  • Food safety, storing & reheating
  • Pro tricks, tips & competition secrets
    🚫 No refunds or future class credits.

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Where is it happening?

Wannemaker's Home & Garden, 1940 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, United States

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Tickets

USD 145.90

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