Join Us at the Garden for Our Community BBQ!
Get ready for a day of celebration, connection, and community joy at the Motherland Community Project Awards Day & Community BBQ, and you’re at the heart of it!
We’re coming together to honor the amazing work that’s been growing right here in Springfield from the roots of our urban garden to the branches of youth empowerment and food justice. This isn’t just an event; it’s a movement, and we want YOU to be part of it!
🌟 What’s in Store:
- 🏆Awards Ceremony
Celebrating the passion, dedication, and impact of our volunteers, youth leaders, and community partners who have made the garden bloom and the mission thrive. - 🔥Community BBQ
Come hungry! Enjoy mouthwatering food hot off the grill, connect with amazing people, and soak up the vibes. - 🛍️Vendor Village
Local businesses and makers, we want to spotlight YOU! Bring your tables, tents, and best offers to share your work with the community. Sign up here to secure your spot!
🌼 Helpful Tips:
- Outdoor Fun! Bring your sun hats, sunscreen, and bug spray.
- Dress Smart: Closed-toe shoes are recommended for walking on mulched garden paths.
- Bring a Friend (or two!): The more, the merrier; this is a day for the whole community.
Whether you’re a longtime supporter or brand new to the garden, we can’t wait to celebrate with you. This is more than a BBQ. It is a celebration of community resilience, growth, and what we can accomplish together.
Let’s make it unforgettable. 🌻💚
Event Schedule
🌞 Motherland Community Summer Program – Celebration & Award Ceremony
📅 Date: 08/02/2025 @10-2pm Location: 815 S 15th Street Springfield, IL 62703
🎤 Main Host: Tawahn T. | 🎤 Dj Chubb
🛠️ Morning Setup & Welcome (8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.)
| Time | Activity |
| 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Volunteers Sign-In & Setup (Tents, Tables, Chairs) |
| 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Community Breakfast |
| 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Vendor Display Setup |
🎉 Kickoff & Community Fun (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
🗣️ Host: Tawahn T.
| Time | Activity |
| 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Vendor Market Opens |
| 10:15 a.m. | Opening Remarks – Yves |
| 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
11:30 -11:40 a.m. |
Elected Officials Speak
First raffle prize: Fresh Produce basket |
| 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch + Vendor Market + Garden Tours + Kids Activities + food Distribution |
| 11:45 a.m. | Sponsors/Partners Recognition & Volunteers Recognition |
| 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | 🎉 “Summer Highlights Show!” — Interactive recap of summer activities: Awards Ceremony |
| 12:30 p.m. | Awards & Book Bag Distribution |
| 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | “What’s in the Garden?” / Motherland Team Live Demo
+ Watermelon
+ Ongoing Vendor Sales
| 1:30 p.m. | 2nd Raffle Prize Draw | T-shirt & Honey
🌟 Afternoon Recognition & Wind-Down (2:00 – 3:00 p.m.)