Lubbock at large seems disappointed with the decision to take Hub City Barbeque private. And honestly? Maybe that opens the door to something better.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ll admit it \u2014 I never quite understood the full appeal of the old setup. I get that it was social. I get that it was tradition. But it also felt a little forced, a little crowded, maybe even a little unwelcoming to some. None of that really matters anymore though. That\u2019s in the rearview mirror.<\/p>\n
What if we stopped trying to gather everyone into one fenced-off space\u2026 and instead let the entire city become the celebration?<\/p>\n
No Gates. No Wristbands. Just Smoke in the Air.<\/p>\n
The idea is simple:<\/p>\n
Lubbock Barbeque Day.<\/p>\n
One day set aside to celebrate what West Texas already does better than most \u2014 smoked meat, backyard fellowship, and community pride.<\/p>\n
No central meeting place.
No admission fee.
No politics.<\/p>\n
Just:<\/p>\n
Visit your favorite local BBQ joint<\/p>\n
Fire up your smoker at home<\/p>\n
Invite the neighbors over<\/p>\n
Support a backyard wizard selling plates<\/p>\n
The whole city becomes the venue.<\/p>\n
A Rising Tide Lifts All Smokers<\/p>\n
If it catches on, the possibilities are wide open:<\/p>\n
Restaurants could offer \u201cLubbock BBQ Day\u201d specials<\/p>\n
Grocery stores might discount charcoal and briskets<\/p>\n
Hardware stores could push rubs and smokers<\/p>\n
Churches and civic groups could wrap plates for families in need<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not about competing with anyone. It\u2019s about expanding the table.<\/p>\n
And in a place like Lubbock \u2014 where Saturday football already means someone\u2019s tending a pit \u2014 it just makes sense.<\/p>\n
Why Saturday, September 19th?<\/p>\n
Yes, Texas Tech Red Raiders football plays that day.<\/p>\n
But that\u2019s actually the point.<\/p>\n
On a Tech Saturday, smokers are already rolling. The city already smells like mesquite. The momentum is built in. Instead of adding another event to the calendar, we simply declare what we\u2019re already doing as something shared.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s the beauty of it. It\u2019s abstract \u2014 but powerful.<\/p>\n
Start With Community<\/p>\n
The only way to know if people want this is to build the community first. That\u2019s why the Facebook group \u201cLubbock BBQ Day\u201d is already live<\/a>. If people gather there, talk about it, share photos, and tag their favorite spots \u2014 then we\u2019ll know. Join the group now<\/a>! Other than that, just circle the date on your calendar.<\/p>\n