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. The BBQ request schedule for 2026 is now open, events will run April to September.

** Please note, submitting a form does not automatically mean you are on the schedule for 2026. We will reach out to you with further info! **

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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