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These $1.25 Dollar Tree BBQ Finds Are Sure to Elevate Your Next Bash

By Kristina Mastrocola In Woman's World

Updated May 15, 2026 9:07 AM

Get out your tongs and fire up your briquettes!It’s finally BBQ season, and these Dollar Tree finds—from basters to “food tents”—will help get your al-fresco dining experience off to a delicious start. Whether you’re hosting a BBQ bash in your backyard or heading off to an intimate picnic with a loved one, keep reading for outdoor dining finds that won’t break the bank.

Dollar Tree BBQ finds

Cooking Concepts Summer Fun Food Tents

We love everything about getting outside and sharing meals with friends and family—except the pests that always crash the party. To the rescue: Dollar Tree’s Summer Fun Food Tents, a clever solution to uninvited guests, namely ants and flies.

At just $1.50 each and generously sized at 17 x 17 x 10 inches, these tents can protect several of your dishes, from fresh potato salad to your grandmother’s rhubarb pie.

Cooking Concepts Corn Tray Sets, 4-ct. Packs

Half the fun of an outdoor meal is setting the stage for it on your patio table or picnic blanket. And these cute Corn Tray Sets let you give corn on the cob the presentation value it deserves.

For just $1.25 each, the trays are the perfect perch for your corn until you and your guests are ready to dig into this BBQ staple.

Cooking Concepts Plastic BBQ Grill Scrubbers

Grilling is a lot like life: for all its joy, there’s a lot of responsibility. Of course, we’re talking about the inevitable clean-up job after the meal is over. Thankfully, these Plastic BBQ Grill Scrubbers make that task easy.

At $1.25 each, you can pick up several scrubbers to help lift especially stubborn grime, and leave a pristine grill behind for your next cookout.

McCormick Silicone Basting Brush

From chicken and ribs to shish kabobs, some of the best grill grub gets its flavor from a great marinade. That’s why a quality baster is a must-have tool for any BBQ lover.

For only $1.25, the McCormick Silicone Basting Brush at the Dollar Tree helps you brush on marinades, sauces and glazes with ease for a tender, mouthwatering finish every time. And we love that it comes in fire-engine red, perfect for July 4th BBQs or simply to jazz up your grilling style.

Cooking Concepts Deluxe Stainless-Steel Barbecue Tongs

A good pair of tongs is to grilling what a juicy burger is to summer: a match made in heaven. These Deluxe Stainless-Steel Barbecue Tongs represent a great deal for just $1.25, and come by their “Deluxe” name honestly—did we mention they’re stainless steel?

No more wrangling a rogue chicken leg or hard-to-grasp rib, because the sturdy tongs have a comfortable handle for easy gripping. With these and the rest of Dollar Tree’s BBQ tools in tow, you’re guaranteed to have a wonderful time this summer.

Head to your local Dollar Tree to find these and more grilling essentials!

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This story was originally published May 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM.