Top 5 Things That Always Happen at a Labor Day BBQ

Labor Day weekend is here—the unofficial end of summer, one last excuse to break out the grill, and the grand finale to lazy beach days and backyard fun. Whether you’re hosting or just showing up with your favorite side dish, chances are your BBQ will have a few of these classic moments.

Every BBQ has one—the person who stands guard at the grill like it’s the Olympic torch. They’ve got their own special seasonings, a “secret method,” and probably a spatula that doubles as a sword. You don’t dare suggest flipping the burgers yourself.

Bless their heart. It looks beautiful—quinoa, kale, and a dressing you’ve never heard of. But let’s be honest, most people are reaching for chips, potato salad, and the dessert table. That salad? It’s going home with the same person who brought it.

No BBQ is complete without someone accidentally (or not so accidentally) running through the sprinkler, falling into the pool, or getting soaked in a water balloon fight. And of course, it’s always right after they say, “I’m not getting wet!”

What starts as “just for fun” suddenly becomes the championship of the world. Teams are picked, rules are debated, and someone insists they’re undefeated (despite everyone remembering differently). There might even be side bets involving who has to bring dessert next time.

It’s inevitable. As the sun sets, someone sighs dramatically, plate of food in hand, and says what everyone else is thinking. Nope, we’re not ready for school schedules, shorter days, or trading flip-flops for boots. But for today, we squeeze in every last bit of sunshine.



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