Back Road Bar-B-Q

06/13/2026

Also, a big shoutout to Sauk Valley Collision for working their magic and getting our second window blacked out. The trailer is looking better and better, and we appreciate you squeezing us in! Thanks for helping us look good out on the road!

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

We’d love to give a huge thank you to Morley Signs for taking our trailer from “I wonder what’s in there…” to “Honey, pull over, they’re selling brisket!” 😂

For the last few months, we’ve joked that we looked more mystery meat than barbecue. Thanks to Morley Signs, we finally look like a food truck instead of something people slowly drove past trying to figure out.

Seriously though, we absolutely love how it turned out and are so thankful for the talent and hard work they put into it. Back Road Bar-B-Q officially looks as good as it tastes, and now when you see us rolling into town, you’ll know exactly where the good barbecue is coming from.

If you’re looking for decals, signs, or anything to make your business stand out, be sure to check out Morley J Signs. They knocked it out of the park, and we couldn’t be happier. Thanks again for making us look less mystery meat and a whole lot more mouthwatering meat!

06/08/2026

Dear diary,

Yesterday we catered TWO weddings. The food showed up. The brides showed up. The grooms showed up. We showed up.

The only thing that didn’t show up? Pictures. 😂

In the whirlwind of feeding a small army, we forgot to take photos at one of the weddings. If you happened to grab any pictures of the food or our setup, we’d love to see them! Drop them in the comments below.

Thanks for keeping us busy, and congratulations to both Bryce & Hillary Bergstrom and Brantley Joynt & Coral Joynt.

06/05/2026

🚨🌺 PETUNIA FEST MENU ALERT 🌺🚨

We're excited to be part of Dixon's Petunia Festival and America's 250th birthday celebration! 🇺🇸🎉

The menu is in the works (see the little sneak peek blow), and we're doing some very important research (which mostly involves tending the smoker and sampling the results 😎).

Now's your chance to help decide...

👇 What should we smoke up for Petunia Fest? 👇

🔥 Brisket?
🐷 Pulled pork?
🧀 Smoked mac & cheese?
🥓 Something new and unexpected?

Drop your ideas in the comments! Wrong answers are welcome. Right answers just might end up on the menu.

No promises we'll be serving smoked petunias... but we're open to hearing your best ideas. 🌺😂

Help us build a menu worthy of Dixon's Petunia Festival and America's 250th birthday celebration. We can't wait to fire up the smoker and celebrate with everyone!

❤️🤍💙

06/02/2026

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Warning: This candied bacon may cause sudden happiness and zero desire to share. 🥓🔥

We has candied bacon available for pickup or drop-off in town. Limited quantities, so don’t wait!

Send us a message and we’ll get your bacon fix taken care of.

06/01/2026

BREAKING NEWS: Our menu has undergone a mid year glow up. ✨

No, we didn't consult a focus group.
Yes, we ate our way through the decision-making process.
And no, we're not sorry about it. 😎

We've added some fresh new options, kept the crowd favorites, and retired a few dishes that deserved a long vacation.

Take a look at the updated menu and start planning your next excuse to order catering. We promise nobody has ever said, "I wish there was less delicious food at this event." 🍴😂

05/28/2026

We appreciate CIT for entrusting us with catering services for both shifts, and we hope all attendees had a satisfying dining experience.

05/25/2026

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