mHUB Community BBQ

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Join 1,000+ innovators, tech leaders, creators, and changemakers for one of the summer’s most anticipated gatherings — the mHUB Community BBQ, featuring a can't-miss cook-off showdown where flavor makers compete for flavor supremacy, a trophy, and a cash prize.

This high-energy, outdoor bash takes over mHUB’s parking lot for an evening of:

🍔 Great food & drinks
🎶 Live music
🎯 Outdoor games
🔥 Cook-Off Competition — Learn more below
🤝 Networking with Chicago’s innovation community

🔥 Calling All Flavor Makers 👨‍🍳

mHUB's Community BBQ competition is back — this year with a fresh twist. We're still finalizing the details, but one thing is certain: it's going to be delicious.

Stay tuned for more information on this year's competition format. In the meantime, sign up below to be the first to know — space is limited to five teams and spots will go fast.

🏆 The winning team will take home the trophy, cash prize, and ultimate mHUB bragging rights.

mHUB 2026 BBQ Competition Form

Don’t miss out. Grab your ticket, bring your appetite, and meet us in the mHUB parking lot.

Thank you, event sponsor: Wintrust

Questions about this event or are interested in sponsoring this Community Event, email christian@mhub.org

Venue

mHUB 1623 W Fulton St

Location

mHUB 1623 W Fulton St 1623 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612, US Get Directions

Date and Time

07/16/26 @ 4:30 PM

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