Downtown Mesa BBQ Classic

Dates and Times for this Past Event

Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 11am - 5pm
Friday, Nov 8, 2024 5pm - 9pm

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Downtown Mesa will transform into the ultimate barbecue destination for the 2nd Annual Downtown Mesa BBQ Classic!

This year’s event will be bigger with added opportunities for the public to enjoy first-hand! Join us Friday the 8th, where a dessert and appetizer competition will kick off this event and on Saturday, a Barbeque Championship Series (BCS)-sanctioned competition, where top regional pitmasters will fire up their grills and compete in a four-meat and Kids-Q showdown!

Saturday, November 9th | 11:00am - 5:00pm

Purchase your tasting tickets for the Four-Meat BBQ Competition at the door! *Available ONLY while supplies last!*

Tastings will be available as each judging round takes place:

Chicken Tastings: 12:00pm

Rib Tastings: 12:45pm

Pork Tastings: 1:30pm

Brisket Tastings: 2:15pm

Bar Hours: 11:00am - 4:30pm *last call at 4:00pm*

Enjoy live music from local band Stereohead

Learn how to line dance and swing dancewith Kevin Carpenter of Rhythmic AZ: 12:30pm, 1:30pm, and 2:30pm

Kick back with H&C Cigar Lounge

Sharpen your axe throwing skills with Jack's Axes

Kid's Q Competition at 3:00pm and Kid's Q Awards at 4:00pm

Barbeque Championship Series Awards Ceremony at 4:30pm

FREE Entry. Tasting tickets: $2 each

*While Supplies Last*