2027 Annual BBQ

  • August 05, 2027 4:30pm  -  8:00pm PDT
  • You’re invited to join United Contractors for our most cherished and widely attended event of the year! Join us at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, Walnut Grove on Thursday, August 5 for the 2027 Annual BBQ.

    What began in 1980 as a small gathering of contractors, associates and their office teams has grown into a beloved annual tradition that celebrates our core value: every member matters, no matter the size of their company.

    Tickets

    Special 2026 BBQ Rate: $150 (Member) | $250 (Non-Member)
    *Available for a limited time

    Pricing to come!

    Standard: $ (Member) | $ (Non-Member)
    *Available until 5 pm Fri, July 30

    Onsite: $ (Member) | $ (Non-Member)

     

    Sponsorships

    Available until 5pm, Thurs, July 15

     

    Why Should You Attend?

    • Celebrate UCON’s most iconic tradition with mouthwatering BBQ and taste award-winning chili creations.
    • Network with industry peers in a relaxed, festive setting.
    • Create lasting memories with colleagues and family at a community-focused event.

     

    Target Audience

    Members, associates, and industry partners who value connection and tradition.

     

    Agenda

    4:30 pm Registration Opens
    4:30 pm Chili Cook-Off Tasting - Voting Begins!
    5:30 pm Welcome
    6:00 pm Chili Cook-Off - Voting Ends
    6:30 pm Chili Cook-Off Awards
    8:00 pm Event Conclusion

     

    Chili Cook-Off

    Lottery will close on March 8 at 12pm. Winners will be notified by March 18.

    Lottery winners must sign and return the Chili Cook-Off Rules and Regulations Commitment form by April 9 or forfeit their spot in the competition. Please email Rachel Oraa, roraa@unitedcontractors.org, your signed form. 

    All attendees planning to work at the Chili Cook-Off booth must register and pay for a BBQ ticket.

    There is no additional fee to enter the Chili Cook-Off.

     

    Refund Policy: For a full refund of your event ticket, please submit a written cancellation request to Rachel, roraa@unitedcontractors.org one week before the event (by July 30). After July 30, name changes can be made to tickets, and cancellations can occur, but refunds are no longer eligible.