Originally held in Douglas, GA, from 2002 to 2011, the National BBQ Festival will take place at Eisenhower Park and will feature two full days of fierce competition with a $100,000 purse – one of the largest prizes in the country and the biggest in the Northeast – drawing top pitmasters from across the globe. Beyond the competition, festival-goers can expect three unforgettable days filled with incredible BBQ, live music, family-friendly fun, and more.
This ultimate three-day summer event will include:
Competitive BBQ Teams & Two Full Days of BBQ Competitions
Top Pitmasters
Family-Friendly Activities
Top Tier BBQ Restaurants and Nassau County Food Trucks
Live Fire Tasting Event
World-Class BBQ & Local Brews
Interactive Arcade and Kids Zone
Live Music Every Night by Top Headliners
Culinary Demos & Wine Pairings From Delicato Family Wines
Wine + Beer Garden With Custom Beer From Oyster Bay Brewing Company
BBQ Marketplace to Shop Rubs, Sauces, Spices, and Artisan Goods from Local Vendors and Makers
Celebrity MCs
Ongoing Celebration of BBQ Craft
Sponsors include, but are not limited to: Connoisseur Media, Delicato Family Wines, LI Pop Up, New York Post, Octagrill, Oyster Bay Brewing Company, Renewal by Andersen, Secret Aardvark, Sydney’s Sweets, Town of Oyster Bay, Wild Bill’s Soda, and more
As a must-visit destination this summer, the National BBQ Festival in Nassau County is set to host over 20,000+ attendees, pitmasters, celebrity judges, and more from across the county, its surrounding areas, and nationwide. This event will bring BBQ fanatics, foodies, friends, and families together for an unforgettable three-day event.
