Growing up cookouts were a staple in bringing everyone together. We want to bring that energy back this summer with a cookout you don't want to miss! Pull up with the family with a book to read, donate, or both!
👨🏾🍳 Food with a Mission
Chef Eli will be firing up the grill with a delicious menu:
Kids Menu ($10 - 1 of each):
🍔 Burgers
🌭 Hot Dogs
🥦 Veggie Kebabs
- Chips
🎟️ Kids 10 AND UNDER RECEIVE 1 FREE PLATE UNDER THE KID'S MENU.... they just have to exchange food + drink tickets by donating a new or very gently used book that highlights Black, Brown, or underrepresented characters/stories!
Adult Menu ($20 - 1 of each item. If more food is left after guests receive their plates, the buffet line will open up!)
🥗 Pasta Salad
🍚 Rice (arroz con gandules)
🍖 Ribs (pork ribs)
🍢 Chicken Kebabs
🥦 Veggie Kebabs
🏆 Food Competition ($30 entry fee for each your dish(es)) Overall winner will receive a trophy and can make a donation of books to an organization/school/business of their choosing on behalf of The Ethos Foundation.
Five local "Celebrity" judges will crown the Inaugural 'Books and BBQ' Cookoff Champion!
Bragging rights are up for grabs in the following categories:
🥩 Best Beef Dish
🍗 Best Chicken Dish
🥕 Best Vegetarian Dish
🥘 Best Side
🍰 Best Dessert
Best OVERALL dish
📚 Why We're Gathering
This isn’t just a cookout. It’s a call to action. Together, we’ll address food access gaps, encourage book donations that reflect diverse voices, and build stronger bridges across our community.
🎟️ Limited tickets available! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind celebration of culture, care, and community.
Tickets available soon!
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