The smoke is rising once again on Fremont Pike as Dickey’s Barbecue Pit officially reopens its beloved Perrysburg location. Following a kitchen fire that temporarily halted operations, franchise owner and U.S. Army Combat Veteran Steve Mowery has rebuilt the restaurant to serve the greater Toledo area its favorite pit-smoked meats.
A Local Landmark Returns to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Mowery, who also serves the community as a local deputy sheriff, spent several months installing new fixtures and equipment at the 10413 Fremont Pike location. The restoration marks a major comeback for the locally-owned spot.
“This is more than just a restaurant to us,” Mowery shared. “After the fire, we were determined to come back better than ever. We’ve missed our Perrysburg neighbors and thank everyone for their patience while we worked to bring them an experience as special as this town deserves.”
Celebrate the Reopening of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
To mark the return, the community is invited to a week-long celebration from Thursday, March 5, through Sunday, March 8. The schedule is packed with family-friendly activities and live entertainment:
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Thursday, March 5: A ribbon-cutting ceremony and an invite-only preview featuring the Ben DeLong Band.
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Friday, March 6: Weekend energy with live music from Stephen B. Hardy from 4 to 7 p.m.
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Saturday, March 7: Family Fun Day featuring a petting zoo, Disney family trivia with a big-screen TV grand prize, and a pulled pork eating contest where the winner gets free barbecue for a year.
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Sunday, March 8: A second day of the petting zoo, live music by Ryan Roth, and kids’ karaoke with DJ Mandi.
Exclusive Deals at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Throughout the reopening week, fans can enjoy significant in-restaurant savings:
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Buy one, get one free pulled pork sandwiches.
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$5 brisket sandwiches.
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$12.99 two-meat plates.
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Half-price slabs of ribs for the first 36 customers.
“At Dickey’s, service is the heart of what we do,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Steve’s dedication to service as a business owner, combat veteran and first responder, is what makes this restaurant so special.”
Founded in 1941, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit remains the world’s largest barbecue concept, delivering “Legit. Texas. Barbecue.” to millions. For updates on the Perrysburg celebration, guests can follow the local page on Facebook or download the brand’s mobile app.
For more information, visit Dickeys.com. For franchise opportunities, visit DickeysFranchise.com.
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