Cedar Rapids BBQ Roundup
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The 2019 Cedar Rapids BBQ Roundup presented by the University of Iowa Community Credit Union will return to the beautiful McGrath Amphitheatre located along the Cedar River.
The BBQ Roundup will run Thursday, June 20th from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, Friday, June 21st from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, Saturday, June 22nd, from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, and Sunday, June 23rd from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. This year, the BBQ Roundup will have six national vendors from as far away as Texas and Florida.
There will be local bands and great BBQ for families to enjoy throughout this 4-day event. This will be the 31st year the BBQ Roundup has taken place in Cedar Rapids, making it one of the longest running BBQ festivals in the country. Please check out our website for daily events and activities.
We will be selling Freedom Festival buttons at the U.S. Cellular box office and at the BBQ Roundup entrance points. Patrons wearing a button will get FREE admission into BBQ Roundup.
- History
- In 1984 the thought for the first "Celebration of Freedom" fireworks display was presented to the Cedar Rapids City Council. That following year, the inaugural fireworks display was held on July 4th in the heart of downtown Cedar Rapids on May's Island. Over time, interest in the celebration grew and more events were organized to become part of the patriotic festivities. From 1988 to 1995, the Festival organization produced only a handful of its own events, specifically Opening Ceremonies, the "Tribute to Heroes" Luncheon, and FestaFun (held in Greene Square Park). As public demand grew and attendance increased, the Festival began to produce more events in-house, securing corporate sponsorships for each. Events grew to include concerts, Patriotic Pops Concert Night, Balloon Glow, Freedom Festival Parade, Imagination Square, Pancake Breakfast, Kid's Action Zone, activities on the 4th of July and the grand finale "Celebration of Freedom" fireworks. Today, we can proudly say that we have been around for over 30 years! Thanks for all of the support and we look forward to another 30 years.
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- Our mission is to celebrate the quality of life in Eastern Iowa by providing safe, affordable and fun annual events that embody the spirit of patriotism and a sense of community and family.
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