34th Annual Giant BBQ Battle: America’s Food and Music Festival!
About The Event
The 34th Annual Giant BBQ Battle returns with world-class BBQ, 100+ free food tastings, live music, craft beers, and family-friendly fun in Downtown DC.
Get ready for the biggest and boldest BBQ celebration of the summer. Spanning iconic Pennsylvania Avenue, this beloved festival brings together top pitmasters, food brands, and vendors from across the country for a weekend packed with legendary flavors, live entertainment, and interactive experiences.
This year’s highlights include:
- 🌴 Giant Corks Oasis – A true oasis for those 21 and over with sampling and drinks for sale from Paradise Cove, Corona Beach, and the Mom Water She Shed.
- 🎸 Pepsi Art to Go-Go Tent – The top Go-Go acts, live art experiences, and special performances.
- 🥩 BBQ Competition – More pitmasters from across the country, $50,000+ in prizes, and the fiercest showdown in BBQ history!
- 🎤 Live Music, Dance & Entertainment – Nonstop Action on Six Stages!
- 👨🍳 Giant Fresh Ideas Cooking Stage – Live demos from top chefs & culinary legends!
- 🎨 Live Art & Dance Battles – The hottest interactive performances all weekend long!
- And More!
Details
- Cost: $20 for BBQ One Day Pass | $30 for BB Weekend Pass
- Location: 555 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
- Metro: Archives Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Station (Green/Yellow lines) via 7th & Pennsylvania Avenue NW Exit
For more information about the festival and to reserve your tickets, please visit HERE.
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