Admission is Free!
100% FREE admission and FREE parking in/ around our new Jawbone Park / downtown Buckhannon location!
We have so many family friendly events planned including live music, live shows, and a fun Lego building contest! Arts and crafts are available from local vendors as well as delicious food and drinks! Come join the fun!
View our informational flyer below!
About Us
Come enjoy the 11th Annual Almost Heaven BBQ Bash the weekend of June 18-20, 2026 at Jawbone Park in downtown Buckhannon, WV. This special celebration will feature some of the top rated KCBS teams in the US preparing chicken, ribs, pork, & brisket for judging, artists & crafters, live entertainment, delicious BBQ and a variety of other food vendors, a Kids Cake Decorating Contest, FREE Sand Art, family activities, and much more!
We're excited to feature lots of Lego based activities including age-based Lego building contests, Lego displays & demos, workshops with Lego Master Builders, a tentatively planned Scavenger Hunt featuring giant Lego bricks, and other ideas being considered. More exciting new activities to be announced soon!
Fun for the whole family!
Join us for a variety of family activities including: Live entertainment, unique artists & crafters, games, contests, and other fun activities for the whole family! This year's event will feature a variety of Lego based contests, workshops, displays, and lots more.
BBQ Bash Venue
The BBQ Bash is held in 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
- 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
Welcome to the 2026 WV BBQ Bash!
We're just weeks away from the 2026 bash! Plans are being finalized and teams are starting to plan!
Find more information below!