Barbecuing for a Better Hamilton.


Barbecuing for a Better Hamilton presents an opportunity to cookout and connect with neighbors, community members, and leaders from across the city, including the City Manager, City Staff, City Council members, Hamilton PD, and many more. Join us as we cook up good food and great ideas to make our community a better, safer place.

This program series will travel throughout the city, often in conjunction with already planned gatherings, neighborhood events, or other meetings.

2026 Schedule

Community Action Committee at Bailey Square, Monday, April 6 at 5 pm
Jefferson Voice & Vision at 934 East Avenue, Thursday, April 30 at 4 pm
Prospect Hill & Highland Park Hosted at Kettering Health Network, Wednesday, May 6 at 5 pm
Booker T Washington Community Center, Friday, May 22 at 4 pm
Rossville Historic District at Father’s House, Saturday, September 19 at Noon

The BBQ request schedule for 2026 is now closed.

If you are interested in being considered for a 2027 day, feel free to submit a request below.

Neighborhoods & events we visited during the 2025 season:

  • Community Action Committee Cookout at Bailey Square

  • Highland Park Meet & Greet at Virginia Park

  • Stars & Stripes BBQ at E&H Ace Hardware on Millville Avenue

  • PROTOCOL at Benninghofen Park

  • Jefferson Neighborhood Meeting at Jefferson Park

  • Joe Nuxhall Birthday Celebration at LJ Smith Ballfields

  • German Village Association Meeting at the Carriage House

  • Grand Club at the East End Boys & Girls Club

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