ðŸŒðŸ”¥ GET READY FOR AN OLD-FASHIONED COOK-OUT IN HANK HILL’S BACKYARD! ðŸŒðŸ”¥
Hulu is firing up the propane and bringing Arlen, Texas, straight to San Diego Comic-Con 2025!
Get ready to kick it in the backyard like never before — because this year, Hulu is transforming Bayfront’s Parking Lot into Hank Hill’s backyard for a big ole cookout, complete with BBQ bites served up throughout the day. Guests will also be able to play classic lawn games, have access to themed photo ops, and get a cold can of Alamo (water) to beat the heat
Located next to the Convention Center on the Bayfront’s Parking Lot (Fifth Ave Landing – Lot A1) – 600 Convention Way, San Diego, CA 92101 – Hank Hill’s Backyard will allow fans to experience what life is like in Arlen, Texas. Starting July 24 at 11:30 am – 7 pm, July 25-26 from 9:30 am-7 pm daily, and July 27 from 9:30 am–5 pm,
This experience will feature many activities, which include.
Alamo Pong
Guests will get a chance to partake in a game of ‘Alamo Pong’, participating in some friendly competition in hopes of winning a prize and claiming the Alamo Pong championship. Large-scale 2D cutouts of the King of the Hill’s beloved characters will be stationed throughout the space for special photo opportunities.
Lawn Mower Photo Op
Guests have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to picture themselves in the world of King of the Hill. The Lawn Mower photo opportunity moment features the iconic Hill residence, where guests can pose on the front lawn with large-scale 2D cutouts of the beloved Hill family, ride the family lawn mower, and ‘drive’ through Arlen, Texas.
Mega Lo Mart Customization Hat Station
Visit the Mega Lo Mart, an Arlen staple, to customize your own Trucker hat with special patches, unique to King of the Hill. With an array of hats and colors to choose from, guests will fit in with the citizens of Arlen in no time!
Water Tower
Quench your thirst with a crisp can of Alamo water under the Arlen water tower. Not only does the water tower serve as a beacon of Arlen, Texas, but it will also be a rehydration point for attendees. Guests will receive cold-canned water in Alamo-branded aluminum cans. You can choose to drink it to quench your thirst or take it home as a souvenir.
Rhinestein’s Cowboy Boot Toss
Visit Rhinestein’s Cowboy storefront for a game of boot toss. Guests will be given 2 pairs of oversized, animated-style boots to toss the open side of the boot over a stake in front of the store. The lucky winners will receive prizes exclusive to the activation.
Backyard Cookout
Unwind in the Hill’s Backyard with a backyard cookout. Guests can refuel and rest at umbrellas and picnic tables with the Hill family. Texas-inspired BBQ bites will be served all day, keeping guests in the world of Arlen. Guests will be invited to participate in lawn games such as cornhole, and pose with photo opportunities from the show, like Dale’s Dead Bug van and more! There will be a large grill playing clips from the previous and new season of the show, for guests to enjoy while relaxing.
It’s BBQ, beer (well…water), and Comic Con summer fun!
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the show, Hulu’s King of the Hill experience is your SDCC 2025 must-do.
Get on down to Arlen — we’ll keep the grill hot for ya.
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