The World’s Top 10 Barbecue Festivals 2013
Are you looking for the top 10 barbecue festivals and events in the world? Here are some great festivals you can attend for some amazing barbecue dishes.
1. Memphis BBQ Festival
The Memphis International Festival in May has been held since 1977 and you’ll find great barbecue at this event. This event celebrates international and southern cultures. There’s also the World Barbecue Cooking Championships, where teams compete for bragging rights and the title. There is a huge party going on while the contest is taking place. This is a great festival to participate in and there is a lot to do.
2. Big Apple BBQ Party
This party has contestants from all over the country taking to the streets around Madison Square Park to create upscale barbecue for the people of New York City. You’ll find all kinds of barbecue here, from St. Louis pork to Kentucky lamb, there’s something for everyone at this festival. This is one of the best barbecue festivals you can go to in the country. If you love barbecue, then you must go to New York City to enjoy this festival. Every year you will find something a little different at the party to enjoy and discover. You will also meet a lot of interesting people at this party and you will also make new friendships.
3. Owensboro Barbecue Festival
This festival was created to help raise money for local charities. There is a lot of fierce competition in this festival and also good food. Local teams work to win the Governor’s Cup for the best kitchen team. People at the festival can sample the food created by these teams and there’s even a Backyard Cook-Off competition for regular folks to show off their barbecue skills. There is also plenty of other entertainment here, such as live performances and carnival rides for the kids, as well as face painting and other fun things to do. You can burn off all the good food on the 5K walk or run.
4. Smoke on the mountain
At Galax Virginia you can participate in the Smoke on the Mountain BBQ championship. This is a two day event with a whole hog, shoulder and pork rib competition. This is direct barbecue without the use of marinades or other sauces prior to inspection of the meat. The sauces can be used after the meat has been inspected. The festival also has stalls and vendors, as well as various other things to do.
5. I love the barbecue festival
In Lake Placid, New York, you can enjoy the I Love Barbecue Festival. Teams compete in steak, sausage, chicken, and pizza categories, as well as ribs. The audience determines the winner of this competition and there are also many live music performances at this festival.
6. Blue Ridge Barbecue and Music Festival
In Tryon, North Carolina, you can participate in the Blue Ridge Barbecue and Music Festival. There is a lot of blues music at this festival, as well as the pork cook-off that is later judged by the Kansas City Barbecue Society.
7. Tennessee Fun Festival
The Tennessee Funfest is one of the area’s largest barbecue festivals, sending proceeds to the Alzheimer’s Association of the Mid-South. There is a Tennessee State Championship BBQ Cook-Off with competitions for seafood, beef, and whole pork. You will also find other competitions that are not barbecue. Other things to do include carnival rides, music, and more.
8. Tailgate’s Great Southern Cook-Off
This Kansas City BBQ competition offers more than $20,000 in prizes and cash. There are crafts, arts, live music, and great food at this competition. Other things to do include a volleyball tournament and a bean bag toss competition.
9. Barbecue battle in the national capital
At the National Capital Barbecue Battle in Washington, DC, there’s a great barbecue event you’ll want to go to. This takes place along the historic Pennsylvania Avenue. There is a competition with over $400,000 in prizes awarded. Other things include merchandise stalls and musical performances.
10. Pig and Peaches BBQ Festival
In Kennesaw, Georgia, you can participate in this amazing barbecue festival. This festival combines barbecue with fresh peaches. There are contests for amateurs and the Georgia State Championship for professionals. There is also the every dessert for bakers. Children can enjoy a beach area and there are various booths and exhibits at the event.