Patriots' BBQ

Honoring Greenwood's first responders and veterans

Thank you for joining us in 2026. See you in 2027.

We'll post next year's date here.

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The 2026 dinner

Patriots' BBQ is a free dinner honoring Greenwood's first responders and veterans. This year's was Thursday, October 22, at the Old Farmers Market Building, with barbecue from Fat Daddy's.

Hosted by

  • Rep. John McCravy
  • Sen. Billy Garrett
  • Rep. Daniel Gibson

It's nonpartisan and open to everyone.

Guests at long tables facing the stage under the Patriots' BBQ banner at a past event

Past years

More than 300 people came in 2025.

A guest raises both fists in celebration at his table
A guest cheers from his table.
Volunteers set out desserts on a checked tablecloth
Volunteers set out desserts.
A children's choir in colored T-shirts sings from song sheets
A children's choir sings.
A police officer receives a certificate on stage
A police officer is recognized on stage.
A soldier shakes hands with a veteran and hands him a certificate
A soldier greets a veteran.
More photos from past years (17)
  • A packed hall of guests at checked tablecloths, with a speaker at the podium
  • Children stand on stage under the Patriots' BBQ banner while guests watch
  • A man in a ball cap receives a certificate on stage
  • An older veteran is honored on stage as guests look on
  • A veteran in a decorated cap is greeted on stage
  • Three guests pose in front of the stage and flags
  • Four men pose under the Patriots' BBQ banner
  • Two guests pose between the South Carolina and United States flags
  • Two guests pose under the Patriots' BBQ banner
  • Three guests pose in front of the stage
  • Four guests pose together on the hall floor
  • A school band seated with their instruments and their director
  • A woman speaks at the podium in front of the flags
  • Guests bow their heads at their tables
  • Rows of American flag tote bags set out for guests
  • A Scout holds the American flag during the presentation of colors
  • Uniformed officers and guests pose together in the hall

2024 event video

Sponsors

Thank you to our past sponsors:

  • McCravy Newlon Sturkie Clardy Law Firm
  • Rep. John McCravy
  • Duke Energy
  • Greenwood Realty
  • Quality Chrysler
  • Greenwood CPW
  • Heating & Cooling Solutions
  • Jim and Denise Medford

To sponsor next year, email hello@patriotsbbq.org.