West Virginia's Biggest BBQ Festival
Join us June 13-15, 2024 - Downtown Buckhannon, WV
West Virginia's Biggest BBQ Festival
Join us June 13-15, 2024 - Downtown Buckhannon, WV
Join us June 13-15, 2024 - Downtown Buckhannon, WV
Join us June 13-15, 2024 - Downtown Buckhannon, WV
Join us June 13 - 15, 2024 for great FOOD, FUN, and ACTIVITIES for EVERYONE!
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The BBQ Contest: This Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned BBQ competition normally hosts over 50 of the best BBQ teams from 20 states in a 4-meat competition, along with a Backyard BBQ Contest. Please note BBQ competitors can NOT sell their BBQ due to local health dept. regulations, but there are several great BBQ food vendors ready to satisfy your BBQ cravings!
* NEW * ART CARS!!!: A first in West Virginia ... The BBQ Bash will feature several unique art cars, some travelling from the hub of the Art Car nation, Houston, TX, as well as creative cars from Kansas, Ohio, South Carolina, Mississippi, and other areas. Check back frequently for more photos and information on this unique feature - a FIRST in West Virginia.
FAMILY FUN: Bring the whole family to enjoy FREE sand art, extreme balloon sculptures, WV Raptor display featuring various birds of prey & a falcon flight demo, Dime Toss, "More than Just a Cake Walk" with desserts from area restaurants and other prizes, and other activities for all ages. Browse Artists and Crafters offering unique hand-crafted items with many providing demonstrations of their work during the event.
HUNGRY? Food vendors will be serving award-winning BBQ, homemade ice cream, kettle corn, deep-fried "everything", freshly made pizza, frozen lemonade (Zul's), funnel cake, Italian sausage & Rib-Eye sandwiches, WV Pepperoni rolls, Smoked Mac & Cheese, Southern Collard Greens, homemade cornbread, and more. There's definitely something delicious for everyone!
Artists and Crafters: Enjoy a great variety of hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, wood items, pet products, kitchen utensils, wind chimes, dip and sauce mixes, freeze-dried fruits & candies, delicious sweet treats, decorative home and exterior items, and many other homemade items.
Laurel Fork Falconry: Featuring rescued and falconry Birds of Prey and learn from a Master Class Falconer. Friday & Saturday - Noon - 4:00 PM
Gilbert's World of Wonder: Enjoy watching this championship balloon artist create some over the top designs ... purchase your favorite creation to take home! View some of his designs on his Facebook page.
"FREE" SAND ART for the Kiddos on Friday & Saturday - times will be posted closer to event dates.
*** Tentative Baton/Twirling Competition - Saturday, June 15th
Voted one of the top 25 BBQ Events in the US by Travelocity - make plans to come hungry and ready for a good time!
We’re proud to be a KCBS Sanctioned BBQ Competition with our winner becoming the WV State BBQ Championship earning an opportunity for entry to the Jack Daniels Invitational and American Royal Competition - the most prestigious barbeque competitions in the world.
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Join us and bring the family, June 13-15, 2024!