Q on Canal: The Ultimate Father’s Day in Lemont Downtown
Photo by Molly Hebda Photography | Matt Borner from Matt’s Barbecue
It’s time that we celebrate Dad for all of the love and joy they add to our lives. This Father’s Day, Matt from Matt’s Barbue (the best Texas Style Barbecue in Illinois) is hosting Q on Canal: a Barbecue Competition and Festival for all for the dads, father figures, and kids alike.
The competition kicks off on Sunday, June 18th from 2-8PM. Spend the afternoon strolling along Canal Street enjoying delicious food, drinks, and games from some of Lemont’s best restaurants and bars.
Live music, beer and booze samples are included with your ticket. Samples from competing grill masters are based on availability!
The Details
🎸 Live Performance from Tim Gleason, an Eric Church Tribute artist
⛳ Putting Contest & Bags Tournament
🚒 Vintage firetruck and balloon artist for the kids!
🎶 Music by DJ Jeff Hawthorne
🐂 Mechanical Bull Rides
🥃 Drinks from Revolution Brewing, Kurvball Whiskey, and Shiner Beer
🍖 Samples from local Pitmasters of delicious bbq and appetizers
Get Your Tickets
Tickets are available now for Q on Canal and are $10 (+ fees) for adults and teens. 🎟️ Children under 12 are free! Purchase your ticket ahead of time and be entered to win a Matt’s BBQ t-shirt and gift card!
Third Coast Tribe at Matt’s Barbecue for Family Day
ABOUT MATT
Matt’s Barbecue is known for its delicious Texas-Style Barbecue. Matt Borner, a proud Father of 5, grew up in Lemont and spent his free time in high school grilling and smoking. After school, he moved to Central Texas where his love and passion for barbecue only grew.
“When I wasn’t working my full-time job or taking care of my kids, I was outside barbecuing.”
Matt moved back to Lemont and brought his smoker with him. In his part-time, he’d cook for family and friends, the neighborhood, and soon his cult-like following grew so big that he knew it was time to open a restaurant. Actually, his fans demanded it!
Over the past few years, Matt’s Barbecue has become known as a family-friendly spot with tons of options to choose from. Enjoy a smoked brisket mac and cheese with your friends or bring your kids by for a hot dog after dance class and baseball practice.
Q on Canal is his way to give back to the community after a successful start following his passion. Read more of his story here.
