MT Barbecue Season Is Heating Up With Some Interesting Trends

The Average American Hosts Four Barbecues Every Summer. They say summer isn't complete without:  "Four cookouts . . . three getaways . . . two concerts . . . and two festivals." According to Talker Research.

Summer is just around the corner, and if you're making a checklist, the average American says summer isn't complete without:  Four cookouts, three getaways, two concerts, and two festivals. I have to say I agree with this!

Here are a few other stats, which are all from a new survey:

1.  On average, the perfect cookout has 11 guests, with everyone contributing something to share. 64% of people say it is a sin to show up with nothing.

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2.  Most people plan to attend five barbeques this summer, and host four.

3.  The most popular grilling staples, from most to least common, are burgers, hot dogs, chicken, steak, ribs, bratwurst, kabobs, pork chops, and fish.

4.  Older generations say that their favorite barbecue side dish is potato salad, but younger generations prefer mac and cheese. I am one of those who always gets some potato salad and ends up not eating it and handing my plate off to someone else. Just happened this past weekend. He was a trooper and finished it.

5.  The most popular beverage is soda pop and soft drinks.  Iced tea, water, followed by lemonade, beer, fruit punch and or fruit juice, wine, and cocktails.

6.  As for activities at a cookout, people ranked their favorites like this:  Playing cards, cornhole, swimming, horseshoes, frisbee, badminton, basketball, football, and beer pong.

Fun Fact about me I found out I am HORRIBLE at cornhole. Can't toss that little bag to save my life. I won't be going pro anytime soon or even be invited to play again. It was that bad. Either way good or bad it is always fun to have those backyard games at BBQ's!