As a 100% non-profit event, the Tri City BBQ Fest wouldn’t be possible without our amazing volunteers! Plus, we’re told it’s a lot of fun to make people’s day at this amazing festival.

If you like to make people smile, or just do something to give back, you’ll love being a volunteer for us. (Plus, you get a neat shirt to keep).

Special thanks to our 184 volunteers who helped us at the 2025 Tri City BBQ Fest! We were able to have another amazing event because of YOU!

Volunteer opportunities for the 2026 Tri City BBQ Fest will be announced in the summer of 2026. If you are interested in a more involved role as a Volunteer Manager, please contact Dan at tourism@cdcia.org or call 712-263-5621. Your assistance is appreciated and valued!

There are only a few things we ask of our volunteers:

· Please show up on time for your agreed shift and stay the whole shift.

· Report to your assigned manager and follow their lead. If you see something that could be a hazard or problem, let your manager know.

· Do everything you can to provide a world-class experience for our visitors.

· Please only wear your shirt and badge when you are actually working so people know who to ask for help. Drinking to excess in the gear is a big no-no.

· Treat BBQ Bucks like cash, because they are.

· Study up on the map and schedule so you can answer visitor questions.

· Smile!