Come join us for a tasty and fun evening filled with friendly BBQ competition, taste-testing, kid activities and more. Enter our BBQ competition and let your meat do your talking for you as a panel of judges will rank your delectable morsels to win big prizes. Or maybe you are a foodie and would like to try good BBQ, each guest will get to taste-test all the competitor’s meat and cast their vote for one competitor to win the “People’s Choice Award”. Inflatables and face painting will be available for your kids enjoyment. And later stick around for our featured speaker former NFL Philadelphia Eagles, Carolina Panthers, Kansas City Chiefs player, Jason Avant.

Featured Speaker: Philadelphia Eagles, Carolina Panthers, Kansas City Chiefs player, Jason Avant.

Jason enjoyed his 10 year NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles, Carolina Panthers, Kansas City Chiefs, he knew that football doesn’t last forever. While playing he interned with
local businesses and developed an appetite for entrepreneurship. As his career ended, he went back to the University of Michigan for executive boot camps at the Ross School of Business. While in school Jason realized he wanted to do something fun and rewarding for his post football career. He loved the idea of getting kids in shape through entertaining fitness, so he opened Launch Trampoline Park in Deptford, NJ. The park has a ninja warrior course, rock climbing, indoor playground, trampolines, trampolines, virtual reality, and arcade games. Launch Deptford was such an historic success, Jason decided to open up two more locations in the Philadelphia area.

Jason advises on several committees and boards within the franchise and in his local communities. And, he champions many local and national charities while running thriving
businesses. Jason is a sports analyst for multiple Philadelphia television and radio stations. He is also the Sideline Reporter for the University of Michigan football team. Motivational speaking came natural to Jason because of his tough upbringing on Chicago’s infamous south side. He says, “Internal inspiration and motivation is what causes me to see past my current circumstances!” He was voted team captain in high School, college and professional. The athletes mentality equates to business and most of life’s core principles. Companies like Lincoln Financial Group, Braskem, Axalta, Essity, and Ricoh have Jason out yearly to speak at events.

Overall, Jason loves spending time with his 3 children. , Amya and Jaxon. Jason likes to dance, play scrabble, read, play basketball, and dodgeball. He lives by a few quotes, “Treat
others the way you want to be treated.“ “Love GOD with all your being.” “Exercise humility and keep in mind that there’s always someone superior to you.” “Even a child can teach you
something new,“ and “Fear nothing and attack everything!”