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


Ulster County Fairgrounds

Grand Am BBQ

1 Day only admission - Age 13+

Weekend Admission - Age 13+ (3 day pass)

BBQ Bash - Friday

BBQ Bash - Saturday

Ultimate Package

Great Events USA

Single day pass valid for either Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

Multi-Day Pass valid for the entire weekend.

All you can eat BBQ AND beverages (beer, soda, water) included! Award winning Chicken, Pork, and Beef will be served with all the fix-ins, traditional BBQ sides and desert. Don’t forget to wash it all down with your favorite beverage, because it’s included!! - Festival Entry included!

All you can eat BBQ AND beverages (beer, soda, water) included! Award winning Chicken, Pork, and Beef will be served with all the fix-ins, traditional BBQ sides and desert. Don’t forget to wash it all down with your favorite beverage, because it’s included!! - Festival Entry included!

Experience it all with the ULTIMATE GRAND AM PACKAGE! - $305 Value
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Premium Parking and Admission for the ENTIRE WEEKEND
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Admission (1) to the Friday BBQ Bash
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Admission(1) to the Saturday BBQ Bash
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