Annual BBQ Banquet - McIntosh Democrat

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October 2, 2025

Annual BBQ Banquet

Freedom House Adult and Teen Challenge will host their 5th Annual Barbecue Banquet and Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 4. The community is invited to purchase tickets and come enjoy an evening of celebrating the ladies of Freedom House as they graduate from their program.

The Silent Auction starts at 3 p.m. and the Dinner and Presentation is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Salt & Light BBQ will cater the event again this year. Dinner tickets are $25 and Home Touring tickets are $20.

The honorary speaker this year is Carrie Burden, a former Freedom House graduate, mom of three and wife. She is excited to share her powerful testimony of overcoming addiction to developing strength and continuous faith… Even If there are many obstacles to face to find “Eternal Treasures.”

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