# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Southern BBQ: Hands On!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Whether you’re a grill master in training or just love to eat, you’ll learn, laugh, and feast your way through a delicious Southern-inspired menu. Bring your friends, your appetite, and your BBQ spirit. You’ll leave with a full belly, new skills, and brag-worthy recipes to impress at your next cookout or cook-i.! Get ready to fire up your appetite and roll up your sleeves—because this isn’t just any cooking class, it’s a BBQ party with a purpose!

Menu:

Cowboy Caviar: Kick things off with a fresh, zesty dip made with black beans, black-eyed peas, and a rainbow of chopped veggies. It’s the perfect scoopable bite to set the tone.

Oven-Braised Pulled Pork Sliders: Learn the secret to tender, flavorful pulled pork and build your own juicy sliders, stacked high with creamy coleslaw.

Comfort food heaven: rich, cheesy Mac & Cheese that’ll make you say “mmm” out loud.

Banana Pudding: Wrap things up with a spoonful of the South’s favorite dessert—layers of creamy banana goodness, vanilla wafers, and whipped bliss.

Participation Cooking Class: Aprons and workstations will be set up for you while your Chef-Instructor walks you through each course and giving you lots of tips and tricks along the way.

Chef: Nick

One glass of wine or beer is included with the event.  Additional glasses are available for purchase at the wine bar.

10% off all regularly priced merchandise during the event.

Tickets: $85.00 per guest
Link to purchase tickets: https://www.thejoyfulgourmet.com/event/84532/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/libertyville/southern-bbq-hands-on/200029941703519
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, food-drinks, Art, Cooking
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Libertyville
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 542 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL
- **lat**: 42.28876
- **long**: -87.95434
- **full address**: 542 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Southern BBQ: Hands On!
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Southern BBQ: Hands On! being held?
  - **A:** Southern BBQ: Hands On! takes place on Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 542 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Southern BBQ: Hands On!?
  - **A:** Southern BBQ: Hands On! is organized by The Joyful Gourmet.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Southern BBQ: Hands On! is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Libertyville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Southern BBQ: Hands On! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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