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• LBA Monthly Meeting

  • Start
    June 12, 2025
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  • End
    March 12, 2026
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Uptown Grill, 601 First Street, La Salle, IL 61301

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  The LBA's Monthly Membership and Board Meeting is the perfect way to stay up-to-date on all things LBA and La Salle! These meetings are open to the public. If you have an event or new business to promote, kindly let us know and you will be added to the agenda. 

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• BBQ-n-Blues Rib Cook-Off Event

  • When
    September 12, 2025
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    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    500 First Street, La Salle, IL 61301
  • Spaces left
    29
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Join us for the 11th Annual Rib Cook-off at BBQ-n-Blues!  1st Prize is $500 Cash, 2nd Prize is $300, 3rd Prize is $100, 4th Prize is $50, 5th Prize is $50.

  • Location: First Street between Wright and Gooding Streets – Downtown LaSalle, IL
  • Setup begins no earlier than 7am. Any team that sets up prior to 7am will be disqualified.
  • Cooking sites will be assigned upon arrival – at 7am or after.
  • Meat inspection upon arrival at check-in.
  • Pork Back or Spare Ribs.
  • Only one entry per grill. Multiple entries are allowed per team but you must have multiple grills (i.e. one team of 4 people bring 2 grills and can enter 2 sets of 8+ ribs but must pay 2 x $30 entry fees, 3 grills=3 entries, etc.)
  • The entry platter container will be assigned mid-morning with each contestant’s own anonymous entry number.
  • Use of charcoal & wood(s) only, no propane grills. Pellet grills are allowed but generators will NOT be permitted and power sources are not available.
  • Ribs may be trimmed/”silver skin” removed prior to check-in but no pre-seasoning, marinating, or precooking allowed.
  • Use of sauce is not required, but NO pooling of “sauce on the side” will be allowed.
  • Turn-in time will be at 6:00 pm at the Judging area.
  • A “turn-in” of a minimum of Ten or more bone-in, singulated pork ribs will be expected. Any judge served an entry without a bone will automatically be scored a “0” in all categories.
  • Entries will be scored on three categories: Taste, Tenderness, and Appearance, which will be weighted 2.25, 1.25, and .50, respectively. Scores for each category will range from 2 (inedible) up to 9 (excellent). The lowest judge’s score will be thrown out.
  • Winners will be announced at 8:00 p.m. on the stage.
  • The Entry Fee is $30.
  • Scores will be posted after the awards presentation.

  This 2-day music festival is presented by: 

  
  

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• BBQ-n-Blues 2025

  • When
    September 12, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    600 First Street, La Salle, IL 61301

  The 11th Annual BBQ-n-Blues kicks off Friday, September 12, 2025, with great tunes and the BBQ & a Rib Cook-Off Contest! Held on First Street between Marquette & Gooding in historic downtown La Salle, bands will begin at 4:00 pm, with the Rib Cook-Off turn in at 6:00 pm, and the winner announced at 8:00 pm. Enjoy some of area’s best blues bands, and don’t forget to grab some fantastic food!  Free admission and free parking on all city streets and lots. 
  

  
  

  Platinum Sponsor:

  
  

  

  
  

  Band Lineup TBA

  Drink Vendors: Domestic beer and seltzers, Signature Cocktails from Star Union Spirits, Wine from August Hill Winery. 

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• Food Vendor Application @ BBQ-n-Blues & Jazz'N the Street

  • Start
    September 12, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    September 13, 2025
  •  
    10:30 PM
  • Location
    600 First Street, La Salle, IL 61301
  • Spaces left
    5
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  2025 Food Vendor Application

  Event Dates/Times

  • BBQ-n-Blues, Friday, September 12, 2025 from 4:00pm – 10:00pm
  • Jazz’N the Street, Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 3:30pm – 10:30pm

  LBA Responsibilities: 

  • Space for booth
  • Electricity – 120V, 20amp available
  • Vendor spaces will be marked on the street prior to your arrival. 

  Vendor Responsibilities: 
  

  • Tables, chairs for vendor use, tents/canopies, extension cords, lighting
  • Vendors must have booths setup by 2:00pm on both days
  • Vendors must remain within their designated areas
  • All Health Department certifications are the responsibility of the vendor

  Fees
  

  • 2025 LBA Members: $25
  • Non-LBA Members: $155
  • Checks made payable to “La Salle Business Association” and must be received by 8/12/25.  Call or email Tony if you need an invoice.
  • LBA Events are exempt from La Salle’s Food Truck Ordinance, so no additional fees or permits are required.

  Questions? Contact Tony Bacidore, 815-410-8332, t.bacidore@elsb.com

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• Jazz'N the Street 2025

  • When
    September 13, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    600 First Street, La Salle, IL 61301

  Free admission and free parking! Head down to First Street for the 2nd night of this great two-day event! Wine tasting, craft beer, and cocktails in the beverage tent with delicious food vendors as well. Fireworks close out this 2-night event at 10:00 pm. Both events are family-friendly, but please, no pets. This event is rain or shine.
  

  10:00pm Fireworks, courtesy of the City of La Salle.

  
  

  

  Platinum Sponsor:

  

  
  

  Bands TBA

  Food Vendors TBA

  Drink Vendors: Domestic beer and seltzers, Signature Cocktails from Star Union Spirits, Wine from August Hill Winery. 

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