Come enjoy music, select children’s entertainment items, and the ambiance of a festival downtown. Tickets ($2 each) are sold at the gate only—no advance sales—for food samples, beer, wine, cocktails and select entertainment items (ex. bounce house). In addition to the BBQ samples, we will also have our HostMobile food truck selling delicious sides and snacks.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, September 26, 2025

6-10pm: Anything **** Contest

Join us Friday evening for our Anything **** Contest, which challenges cookers to prepare appetizers, sides, and desserts in some friendly competition. Also, get a chance to meet with the cookers and observe their process as they gear up for the next day’s BBQ cook-off competition. Friday evening will feature two musical acts and the Kids Zone will also be open. To thank our sponsors, we offer VIP treatment on Friday night of the festival, inviting sponsors to join us in an exclusive space, free admission, private restrooms, name recognition and a specialty bar to enjoy!

Saturday, September 27, 2025

11am-2pm: BBQ Cook-off

Saturday is when all the hard work pays off, with cookers offering samples of their BBQ for event attendees and judges alike. Be sure to come before winners are announced at 1:30pm to get a taste of all the cookers’ offerings. The day will feature live music and the Kids Zone will be open.

Fest Date: SEptember 26 - 27, 2025

Location: Fluor Field at the West End - 945 South Main Street Greenville, SC 29601

Admission:
Friday - Free Admission
Saturday - $5 Entry Fee

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