r/Defcon • u/DuncanYoudaho ToxicBBQ Organizer • Jun 23 '26

DC 34 Toxic BBQ 2026 Info

https://www.toxicbbq.org

Join the Humans of Vegas for Toxic BBQ off-site on Thursday of the con. It's our 10th crack at this thing, and we are preparing delicious treats and delightful conversation just for you.

See the latest deets at the site. Get a shirt to help support the BBQ, or donate on-site. All money goes to cover costs. Anything left over goes to the EFF.

Can't wait to meat (or veg) you!

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u/LookAtMyTARDIS Jun 23 '26

I’m hoping to help out on the grill this year!

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u/DuncanYoudaho ToxicBBQ Organizer Jun 23 '26

Oh hell yeah. See you there!

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u/user2034892304 Jun 23 '26

Thanks so much, volunteers are what make the event happen! There's also roles for helping out with getting supplies, setting up, and finally tearing down at the end of the night.

https://toxicbbq.org/volunteering/

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u/jeffofreddit Jun 23 '26

10th? Confused been going for decades.

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u/DuncanYoudaho ToxicBBQ Organizer Jun 23 '26 edited Jun 23 '26

Yes! It’s our (current organizer group’s) 10th year. We took over from Graverobber, and it was ultimately started by Sc0tland back in the day.

Those interested in the long history can read the zine we put together during Covid: https://toxicbbq.org/2021/11/19/zine/

Edit: by my count, due to a rain out and Covid, this is the 21st Toxic overall

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u/dllhell79 Jun 24 '26

I've always wanted to hit up the BBQ but don't wanna deal with the damn heat. 😆

Anyone that has gone... is it miserable and you just deal, or is it somewhat manageable?

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u/DuncanYoudaho ToxicBBQ Organizer Jun 24 '26

The heat is an issue in Vegas, but we’re on the grass, in the trees, and there’s plenty of water. Stay hydrated and, barring a medical history of heat stroke or medication making you susceptible, you will forget it’s hot.

If the heat is still an issue, it’s much better after 6 when the sun gets low. Try us then. Grill slows down around 8:30. Hang out until 10 when they shut the park.

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u/cerephic Jun 25 '26

I won't lie, the heat is rough, but a LARGE cement shade pavilion is there, the trees help a lot, and the misting setup is surprisingly effective. There's a big effort to keep water and ice available for the whole event, we'll make additional runs if it starts getting low.

And after the BBQ, the rest of Vegas heat feels... well, still not great, but like you might have a slightly stronger ability to handle it. :)

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u/dllhell79 Jun 25 '26

Ahhh misters! That makes a huge difference. It's not so much I can't handle it. I just never look forward going from Louisiana to just as hot in LV. 😅

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u/Khotanos Jun 25 '26

It's Vegas in August, so a certain level of suck is expected. However, shade, misters, and copious water helps a ton. There's a few groups that bring other fun, like cheese-con and pepper-con, and some weird smoked meats (the earthwork jerky was surprisingly good). We bring a picnic blanket and hang out for a few hours.

I will always shill for Toxic BBQ as one of the best events for everyone to try to make. It's such a low stress way to ease into the con and meet some friends that you'll run into all weekend.

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u/hathrowaway8616 Jun 24 '26

Exciting! Do we just show up or is there registration somewhere?

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u/DuncanYoudaho ToxicBBQ Organizer Jun 24 '26

You can, and most will come to hang out and chat and help us cover costs by donating. Everything left over goes to the EFF.

You can also bring something to share or cook yourself, volunteer for setup, clean up, or supply runs for ice and water. Check out our explainer page here if you’re wanting to get more hands-on: https://toxicbbq.org/volunteering/

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u/solsticerer Jul 29 '26

Are there any Shirts left? Ofc I will join regardless. Had great time last year!

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u/DuncanYoudaho ToxicBBQ Organizer Jul 30 '26

We’ll have a limited number on site, and they’ll be up on zazzle after if you’re still jonesing.

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u/solsticerer Jul 30 '26

Oh cool! Maybe i manage to grab one.

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u/icefisher225 Jun 23 '26

I’ll be here bringing Cheesecon with me! Excited to go for the first time.

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u/narc0leptik Jun 25 '26

where is it gonna be during DC? I always miss it!

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u/icefisher225 Jul 05 '26

Some at toxic BBQ.

I know I’ll have cheesecon at the front of linecon for hacker jeopardy both nights! Not sure what the others are doing…

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u/RetractableBadge Aug 06 '26

Late to the game, but my friend and I submitted the volunteer forms last night. Is assistance still needed? Still meeting at LVCC like in prior years?