Dear Customers & Friends, With great sadness, I must inform you of our plans to close Backyard Bash. The cancer diagnosis that I received earlier this year, subsequent treatments and the longer term need for a less physically demanding role forced me to closely examine the business and the demands that it places on me. [...]

That chill in the air means perfect weather for gathering around a fire pit to roast marshmallows with the kids or sip wine with your sweetie. Backyard Bash carries beautifully-crafted fire pits in a variety of themes from SoJoe, as well as the Weber Outdoor Fireplace. Take a look at the SoJoe Fire Pits below [...]

We’re giving you 15% off BBQ supplies from 9/11/12 – 10/6/12, in honor of The American Royal Barbecue Competition! YOUR SAVINGS, MY LIEGE All regularly-priced BBQ sauces, rubs, injections, tools, charcoal, pellets, and wood are on sale for 15% off, starting September 14th, 2012! If you’re competing at The American Royal BBQ Competition, this is [...]

You’ve worked hard all year…now it’s time to spoil yourself by signing up for a BBQ class. Come learn how to impress your family and friends with some new BBQ skills: NEXT CLASS: COMPETITION MEATS Want to be privy to the knowledge of an 8-time American Royal Grand Champion? On July 28th, Backyard Bash will [...]

If flipping burgers, injecting pork butts, searing steaks and skewering kabobs sound like pastimes your dad enjoys, you won’t want to miss the spectacular array of grilling and smoking accoutrements at Backyard Bash when shopping for Father’s Day, June 17th, 2012. From the smallest gadgets to the biggest grills, we have something your dad needs [...]

Join Backyard Bash and championship BBQ chef Chris Marks for two highly requested barbecue classes in beautiful Parkville, Missouri this summer! BBQ 102: Brisket & Butts On Thursday, June 28th, Backyard Bash will offer BBQ 102: Brisket & Butts as an evening class from 5pm – 9pm. You’ll hone your meat prep and smoking skills [...]

Now available at Backyard Bash: Butcher BBQ “Grill” Marinade/Injection — Available in large bags and small “party paks” Butcher BBQ Prime Injection — Available in large bags and in small “party paks” John Henry’s Rubs: Aloha Chicken & Fish Rub, Hawaiian Rib Rub, Texas Chicken Tickler, Cilantro Chipotle with Lime, Cilantro with Lime, Texas Brisket [...]

Gorgeous weather plus the biggest football game of the year equals the perfect reason to barbecue and make your favorite snacks. Backyard Bash carries all of the great BBQ sauces, rubs, marinades, injections and Fiesta dip mixes you need to make a game-day feast. And when you come by the store, pick up a complimentary [...]

Get ready for the quickly approaching 2012 BBQ competition season! Learn baby back ribs, chicken, pork butts, briskets, box presentation tips, and more, all in one super-class taught by 8-time American Royal Grand Champion Chris Marks on February 18th! Make your reservation over the phone, by calling 816-587-9990! Planning to compete in the North Kansas [...]

Three easy steps for long charcoal burn-times. Trouble keeping a fire burning at a steady temperature for a long smoking session is one of the most common issues customers ask about at Backyard Bash. If you aren’t having any luck with the traditional method of adding lit charcoal every few hours, or if it just [...]