Midwest Smoke BBQ LLC

06/21/2026

Thank you to Taste of Des Plaines for having us out as a vendor this year and THANK YOU to all the great people we met during the event! We had a blast both days! You really made a small family owned business feel welcome!

06/18/2026

🔥 Midwest Smoke BBQ is headed to the Taste of Des Plaines! 🔥

Join us June 19th & 20th as we bring the smoke to one of the biggest summer festivals around! Come celebrate with us and enjoy great BBQ, great music, cold drinks, and an early Father’s Day weekend with family and friends.

Whether Dad is a brisket lover, a pulled pork fanatic, or can’t resist our pork belly burnt ends, we’ve got something he’ll love! 🍖

🎶 Live Music
🍻 Great Drinks
🍽 Amazing Food
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun
🔥 Midwest Smoke BBQ

If you’ve never been to Taste of Des Plaines, this is the perfect year to check it out. If you’re a regular, make sure Midwest Smoke is on your must-visit list!

Tag someone you’re bringing with you! 👇

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06/16/2026

Who is going to the Bartlett 4th of July fest?!? If you’re there please stop by our tent! Can’t wait to be a part of the fest again this year!

The Bartlett 4th of July Fest is bringing something different every night as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday! 🇺🇸

⭐ 7th Heaven kicks things off Thursday with Stars, Stripes & Bling
🌟 Julian Jumpin’ Perez lights up Friday’s Neon Glow Party
🤠 Icons of Country takes over Saturday for Red, White & Boots
🎸 Hairbanger’s Ball closes out the weekend with Rock the Fest

Grab your glow gear, cowboy boots, patriotic bling, and favorite band tee—we’ve got four nights of live music, great food, cold drinks, and family fun waiting for you!

Which night are you most excited for? 👇🇺🇸🎇



Bartlett 4th of July Fest, Thursday, July 2nd- Sunday July 5th 2026 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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06/13/2026

We will be at The Parlor at Pips Meadery: Taproom & Cocktail Lounge tonight from 5-8pm or sellout! Come see us at our debut in Gurnee!

Tonight’s the night.
Join us as we welcome Midwest Smoke BBQ LLC
at The Parlor!

✅ Amazing BBQ Menu
✅ Fun Bourbon Cocktails
✅ Friendly Faces
✅ Welcoming Vibes
✅ Rain or Shine

06/08/2026

🔥 WE’RE BACK AT TIGHTHEAD! 🔥

Midwest Smoke BBQ is making our return to Tighthead Brewing this Friday, June 12th from 5PM–8PM (or until we sell out)!

We’ll be serving up all your BBQ favorites alongside some of the best craft beer around. Whether you’re craving brisket, pulled pork, pork belly burnt ends, or a side of our famous mac & cheese, we’ve got your Friday night covered.

📍 Tighthead Brewing
161 N Archer Ave
Mundelein, IL

🕔 Friday, June 12, 2026
⏰ 5PM–8PM or Sell Out

Who’s bringing their appetite? 👇

Tag your BBQ crew and let us know what you’re ordering first!

06/06/2026

Who is ready for Taste of Des Plaines on June 19th and 20th? We will be serving chopped brisket sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches, pork belly burnt ends, Mac n cheese, and bbq nachos! Cant wait to see everyone for an amazing start to Father’s Day weekend!!

🔥 BBQ fans, get ready! Midwest Smoke BBQ LLC is bringing the smoke and flavor to the Taste of Des Plaines 2026 on June 19 & 20. If you love authentic barbecue, make sure to add them to your must-visit list during this year's event! Join your neighbors for two days of great food, live entertainment, and community fun.
📅 Friday, June 19, 2026: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM and Saturday, June 20, 2026: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Downtown Des Plaines on Ellinwood Street (between the Des Plaines Metra Station and the Des Plaines Public Library)

06/06/2026

🌧️ Rain in the forecast? No problem! We’ll be serving INSIDE at Scorched Earth Brewing in Algonquin this Saturday, June 6th starting at NOON!

🔥 Special of the Day: BBQ NACHOS 🔥

Loaded with smoky barbecue goodness and piled high with all the fixings, these nachos are only available while supplies last and they might just be our best special yet!

Pair them with an ice-cold Scorched Earth brew and you’ve got the perfect way to spend a rainy Saturday. 🍺

We’ll be serving all your Midwest Smoke favorites from 12PM–8PM or until we sell out, so don’t wait too long!

Who’s grabbing an order of BBQ Nachos this weekend? 👇

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06/05/2026

MIDWEST SMOKE BBQ MAKES ITS MIKERPHONE DEBUT TONIGHT!

Friday, June 5
5 PM – 9 PM or Sell Out

🔥 Who’s ready for some Pork Belly Burnt Ends?
🔥 Or a Chopped Brisket Sandwich?

🌧️ Don’t worry about the rain — we’ll be serving INSIDE all night!

🍺 Great Beer
🔥 Great BBQ
🎉 The perfect way to kick off your weekend!

06/01/2026

🔥 WE’RE BACK AT SCORCHED EARTH! 🔥

Midwest Smoke BBQ is returning to Scorched Earth Brewing on Saturday, June 6th, and we’re bringing something NEW with us!

For the first time in 2026, we’ll be serving our BBQ Nachos as a special! Choose from:
🥩 Smoked Brisket Nachos
🐖 Pulled Pork Nachos

Loaded with crispy chips, house-made toppings, and plenty of smoked meat, these won’t last long!

We’ll also have all your Midwest Smoke favorites:
🔥 Chopped Brisket Sandwiches
🔥 Pulled Pork Sandwiches
🔥 Pork Belly Burnt Ends
🔥 Mac & Cheese
🔥 And more!

🍺 Great Beer + Great BBQ = The Perfect Saturday

📍 Scorched Earth Brewing
📅 Saturday, June 6th
⏰ Noon – 8 PM or Sell Out

Who’s grabbing the new nachos first: Brisket or Pulled Pork? 👇

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