The Grand American Barbecue World Championship (the Grand Am) presented by 101.5 WPDH is a BBQ festival featuring great BBQ, live music, beer, and all things BBQ! Besides the BBQ festival, the Grand Am consists of Invitational and Open BBQ competitions that will include world-class BBQ teams from across the United States, as well as international champions.
FESTIVAL DATES &amp; HOURS
May 1-3, 2026
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Friday: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
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Saturday: 11:00am – 8:00pm
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Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
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The Grand American Barbecue World Championship (the Grand Am) presented by 101.5 WPDH is a BBQ festival featuring great BBQ, live music, beer, and all things BBQ! Besides the BBQ festival, the Grand Am consists of Invitational and Open BBQ competitions that will include world-class BBQ teams from across the United States, as well as international champions.
FESTIVAL DATES & HOURS
May 1-3, 2026


Friday: 5:00pm – 8:00pm


Saturday: 11:00am – 8:00pm


Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm



The Grand American Barbecue World Championship (the Grand Am) presented by 101.5 WPDH is a BBQ festival featuring great BBQ, live music, beer, and all things BBQ! Besides the BBQ festival, the Grand Am consists of Invitational and Open BBQ competitions that will include world-class BBQ teams from across the United States, as well as international champions.
FESTIVAL DATES &amp; HOURS
May 1-3, 2026

Friday: 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Saturday: 11:00am – 8:00pm

Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm


Grand Am BBQ

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