Rover VFD BBQ And Auction Brings The Community Together

The Country Meadows Christian Venue/Event Center full of people at Rover VFD's BBQ and auction.

The Country Meadows Christian Venue/Event Center full of people at Rover VFD's BBQ and auction.

Rover, Mo. – The Rover Volunteer Fire Department held its annual BBQ and auction fundraiser on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Country Meadows Christian Venue/Event Center behind Faith Tabernacle.

People listening to the auction going on.
People listening to the auction going on.

Attendees

At one time, there were over 75 people at the fundraiser. Very few empty seats were available because there were so many people.

Rows of cars filled up parking at Rover Volunteer Fire Department's BBQ.
Rows of cars filled up parking at Rover Volunteer Fire Department’s BBQ.

Door Prizes

Rover VFD also had door prizes, and everyone who came early enough had a chance to win something.

The auctioneer auctioning off a soft dog bed.
The auctioneer auctioning off a soft dog bed.

Food

For the meal, individuals had a choice of chicken, pork, or beef, with sides of green beans, corn, and mashed potatoes.

The fundraiser meal of chicken, corn, green beans, and potatoes.
The fundraiser meal of chicken, corn, green beans, and potatoes.

Lemonade, water, and tea were available to drink. Desserts ranging from brownies to pies to cakes were also available.

A variety of desserts at the Rover VFD BBQ and auction.
A variety of desserts at the Rover VFD BBQ and auction.

Auction

The auction started around 6:45 pm. Cinnamon rolls, butter cake, pecan pie, wreaths, cherry cheesecake, bags of corn, a deer stand seat, scarecrow, hot cocoa set, Fuel Express gift card, several tons of gravel, and several more items were auctioned off. One of the things that were auctioned that was sold for $1100 was a glider by J & S Welding.

A variety of different items waiting to be auctioned off.
A variety of different items waiting to be auctioned off.

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