Fueling Hope: How Temple’s Ribs and Rods Car Show Directly Benefits the Ronald McDonald House

Ribs and Rods 2025 did not disapoint!!

Ribs and Rods Car Show and Cook-Off

Ribs & Rods is a huge, annual event in Temple, Texas that combines a love for live music, classic and custom cars, and BBQ, all in support of our local Ronald McDonald House.

Ribs and Rods Keeps Getting Bigger and Bigger!

Ribs and Rods events in years past have seen over 600 show vehicles, 75 top notch cooking teams, many vendors, and family-friendly, fun events and contests. There is something for everyone at the event located at Bend 'O The River. Don't miss the gallery of pictures from the event at the end of this article!

The Ronald McDonald House

The Ronald McDonald House has cared for the families of sick children for 51 years. Since its beginning in the 1970's, The Ronald McDonald House has expanded globally, helping families when their children need healthcare.

The Beginning of the Ronald McDonald House

Everything begins with a need, and in the story of the Ronald McDonald House, the need arose in 1974. Kim, the daughter of Philadelphia Eagles tight-end Fred Hill, developed leukemia, resulting in a need for a place for the family to stay nearby while Kim received treatment.  Fred collaborated with  co-founder Dr. Audrey Evans to make the need a reality. By 1979,10 additional Ronald McDonald houses were created across the United States.

More Changes at the Ronald McDonald House Through the Years