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