Backroad BBQ

10/03/2026

We have ran into several of our people so far this weekend while at American Royal World Series of Barbecue! If we haven’t stopped by to say hello yet… drop your site number and we will make sure to stop by!!

09/05/2026

Come see us this weekend in Essex Iowa!!! We will be here all weekend for the Essex Iowa Labor Day event!!

09/03/2026

Alright SWI family and friends! We are ready to take care of your hunger needs all weekend long! Can’t wait to see everyone!!!!

🇺🇸🎉 WE’RE ALMOST THERE, ESSEX!! 🎉🇺🇸
After all the planning, preparing and counting down… ESSEX LABOR DAY WEEKEND STARTS TOMORROW!! ❤️🤍💙🙌
We are SO excited to welcome everyone to town and kick off a weekend full of small-town traditions, family fun, great food, entertainment and memories! 🇺🇸
We’ve been highlighting events all week, and today we’re giving you a look ahead at LABOR DAY MONDAY — the BIG finale to an incredible weekend!
🥞🚒 START YOUR LABOR DAY WITH PANCAKES!
Essex Fire Rescue Pancake Feed
⏰ 7:30–10:30 AM
📍 Fire Station
❤️ Free Will Donation
Come hungry, enjoy breakfast and support our local firefighters!
🛍️🌻 RUSTIC MARKET — ALL DAY!
📍 Anderson Park
Shop, browse and support local vendors while enjoying everything happening around town!
🍔🌮 FOOD TRUCKS — ALL DAY!
📍 Anderson Park
Come hungry and grab something delicious while you enjoy the festivities! 😋
Then it’s time for one of the traditions we look forward to ALL YEAR! 🇺🇸
🚜🇺🇸 ANNUAL ESSEX LABOR DAY PARADE! 🇺🇸🚜
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Downtown Essex
Bring the family, grab your favorite spot along the route and help us PACK THE STREETS OF ESSEX! ❤️🤍💙
And when the parade is over… DON’T GO ANYWHERE! 👀🔥
💥🚗 ANNUAL ESSEX LABOR DAY DEMOLITION DERBY! 🚗💥
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Derby Track
Get ready for the CRASHES, BASHES & SMASHES! 💥🏁 There’s no better way to finish off Essex Labor Day!
🥞 Pancakes
🛍️ Rustic Market
🌮 Food Trucks
🇺🇸 Parade
💥 Demolition Derby
ONE DAY. ONE COMMUNITY. A WHOLE LOT OF SMALL-TOWN FUN!
But first… TOMORROW WE KICK THIS THING OFF!! 🎉🇺🇸
We cannot wait to see our community filled with familiar faces, returning families, visitors and friends. Essex Labor Day 2026 is FINALLY HERE! ❤️🤍💙
📣 SHARE this post, TAG your crew and get ready — the fun starts TOMORROW!
🇺🇸 STARS, STRIPES & SMALL TOWN LIFE 🇺🇸
❤️ ESSEX LABOR DAY 2026 ❤️
Hometown pride for a city celebration! 🎆

07/23/2026

Looking for some family fun this weekend? Come find us serving our award winning bbq Friday night and all day Saturday during Zearing Days!!!

Zearing Days event schedule!

06/14/2026

Come see us at the children’s miracle network fundraiser at Sam’s Club! Weather is beautiful! Amazing cars at the car show. And of course, some award winning bbq! 🫶🏻

05/04/2026

****** OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT!!! *******

Thank you Clarinda!!!

We will see you again for Cruising Clarinda!!!

Alright Clarinda friends and family — we’re rolling into town May 6th for the Hawkeye 10 Art Show! We’ll be parked at the Iowa Western Depot serving up Backroad BBQ for the lunch crowd.
Come grab some food, hang out, and let’s make it a good one.

02/14/2026

We had the pleasure of going to the soft opening of Finski's tonight! Definitely would recommend! The building itself has a professional, fresh, and comfortable atmosphere. The staff are all well trained and knowledgeable - huge bonus points! And the food.. well the food was delicious. It was also decently priced for the quality and quantity that you get! Will definitely be going back after they officially open! Some picture of what we got… because…. Well why not!?

02/02/2026

Backroad BBQ test kitchen at it again!! Anyone interested in brisket for your Super Bowl party!!

01/21/2026

Come join us at the beautiful up and coming wedding venue Sunny Heights Event Center & B&B! We will be catering the Hearts in Harmony Belated Valentine's Date Night! Get ready to w**e, dine, and dance the night away! We will have a perfect mix of live music provided by the band Harvest, drinks, and BBQ!! Located just outside of Ames, IA!

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01/18/2026