Admission is Free!
100% FREE admission and FREE parking in/ around our new Jawbone Park / downtown Buckhannon location for 2023!
About Us
The 2023 BBQ Bash (June 16-17 at Jawbone Park in downtown Buckhannon, WV) will again feature some of the top rated KCBS teams in the US preparing chicken, ribs, pork, & brisket for judging as well as a WV Backyard BBQ Competition, area artists & crafters, BBQ and other delicious food vendors, family activities, and much more!
Fun for the whole family!
Join us for a variety of family activities including: Unique inflatable games, face painting, unique artists & crafters, games, contests, and other fun activities for the whole family!
BBQ Bash Venue
*** NEW 2023 LOCATION ***
We are excited to be at the Jawbone Park area of downtown Buckhannon with several hotels, restaurants, bars, art galleries, shops & boutiques, and more within a 1-2 block walking distance from the event site. BBQ Teams, food vendors, arts & crafts, and a variety of family activities will be scattered throughout this renovated downtown park area.
Exit 99 off I-79 - take Route 33 East toward Buckhannon , approximately 10 minutes from exit.
Lodging options
Buckhannon Hotels/Motels:
- Baxa Inn: 304 / 472-2500
- BiCentennial Inn: 304 / 472-5000
- Centennial Motel: 304 / 472-4100
- Colonial Motel: 304 / 472-3000
- Comfort Inn & Suites: 304 / 473-0900
- Sure Stay Plus Hotel by Best Western: 304 / 460-2525
Affordable Lodging options are also available at Exit 99 – approx. 10-15 minutes from downtown Buckhannon.
** Some offer discounted "BBQ Bash Rates", so be sure to mention you're attending the BBQ Bash when making reservations
- Hampton Inn: 304 / 997-8750
- Holiday Inn Express: 304 / 269-3550
- Quality Inn-Weston: 304 / 904-4272
- Super 8 by Wyndham: 304 / 904-4049
Coming Back Home!
We are so excited to be back in beautiful downtown Buckhannon, WV where our BBQ Bash began in 2015! New events, new plans, and new vendors are all part of our event this year! Come join us!