Backyard BBQ Festival

We are kicking off summer with our first annual Backyard BBQ Festival presented by The Glessner Group. It’s a full weekend of  beer, bourbon, bands, bacon, biscuits and some of the best BBQ from around the country! Throughout the weekend we will feature live entertainment on three different stages by local and national acts, including The Clarks and Gin Blossoms. And we will top it off with a tremendous fireworks display that you won’t want to miss!

Festival events and activities are open to the public. Tickets for the Gin Blossoms and The Clarks concert will go on sale March 4.

Gin Blossoms & The Clarks

Join us for a live concert on Saturday, May 28 featuring the Gin Blossoms and special guests, The Clarks!

5:30 p.m. | Camp Russel Gates Open

7:30 p.m. | The Clarks

9:00 p.m. | Gin Blossoms

Tickets for The Clarks and Gin Blossoms go on sale March 4.

Live Music

We’ve got you covered with music. Listen to the sweet sounds of rock-n-roll all weekend!

Friday, May 27

8 p.m. | Jukebox

Saturday, May 28

Noon | Muddle
3:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Punching Oswald

Free and open to the public

Master of All You “Sear”

Our expert pit masters will perform demonstrations that include prepping and cooking Beer Can Chicken, wings, ribs and more at our BBQ School. Just think of it as a Master Class in “Deliciousness.”

Friday, May 27

6 p.m. | BBQ & A: Meet the pros and learn the basics

Saturday, May 28

11 a.m. | Q School: Pork

1 p.m. | Q School: Poultry

3 p.m. | Q School: Beef

5 p.m. | Q School: Sauce vs Rubs

Good Libations!

Join us at our Shelter of Libations where you will enjoy a wide selection of craft and domestic beer. There will be a fantastic assortment of wine and a bourbon tasting station that will surely put you behind the barrel.

I Want My Baby Back, Baby Back, Baby Back!

Our Little Piggy Play Station will include a bouncy house, bubble zone and magic show that will keep children of all ages entertained all day.

Weekend Schedule of Events

Friday, May 27

5 p.m. | Festival Opens

6 p.m. | BBQ & A: Meet the Pros and Learn the Basics

8 p.m. | Live Music: Jukebox

 

Saturday, May 28

11 a.m. | Q School: Pork

11 a.m. | Festival Opens

Noon | Live Music: Muddle

1 p.m. | Q School: Poultry

3 p.m. | Q School: Beef

3:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Live Music: Punching Oswald

5 p.m. | Q School: Sauce vs Rubs

5:30 p.m. | Camp Russel Gates Open for Main Concert

7:30 p.m. | The Clarks

9:00 p.m. | Gin Blossoms

*Schedule of events subject to change.