Click on the map locations below to tour this year’s event.
TAKE A TOUR
VISIT THE MONSTER ENERGY STAGE
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MONSTER ENERGY STAGE
Don’t miss the most exciting performances on our Monster Energy Stage. Live performances from two national performing artists, and much more throughout the month of June.
WATCH THE KIDS MAGIC ACADEMY
KIDS MAGIC ACADEMY
Chris Dugdale has mystified everyone from Beyoncé to the Pentagon, where he became the only magician in history to receive a medal of excellence following his standing ovation performance.
PEPSI-LAYS SOUND STAGE
Join us for this year’s Ultimate Battle of the Bands featuring your favorite Blues, Rock, and Reggae bands from across the country. Vote for your favorite band for a chance to win prizes.
VISIT THE PEPSI-LAYS SOUND STAGE
GIANT HEALTH
& WELLNESS
Our Pharmacists and Nutritionalists are on hand to provide you with tips to improve your health and wellness. Listen to one of our podcasts, watch a video, or download healthy recipes.
LEARN MORE
SUPPORT THE USO-METRO
USO-METRO
Show your support and discover how USO-Metro actively pursues military families, caregivers, transitioning military members, and injured service members.
DAILY GIVEAWAYS
Join us throughout the month of June as we post daily and weekly contests for a chance to win prizes, gift cards, and awesome BBQ items.
VISIT OUR DAILY GIVEAWAYS PAGE
USO MILITARY CHEF COOK-OFF
This year’s event has representatives from each service branch facing off to determine who can prepare the best rack of BBQ ribs. Join us and vote for your favorite team.
MEET THE TEAMS
2021 NATIONAL BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP AND COMPETITIONS
ENTER A COMPETITION
Everyone’s a Pitmaster. This is your chance to take the spotlight. Join Pitmasters from around the country, friends, and miltary as they put their BBQ to the test. Competitions include the Giant National BBQ Championship, Perdue Sizzlin’ Chicken Contest, Smokin’ with Smithfield Rib Contest, America’s Beef Contest, Military Chef Cook-off, Heinz’s Art of the Burger, the Junior Chef Cook-off, and much more.
CORKS
TO CAPS
Discover new pairings, specialty drink recipes, and gain insight from national wine and beer enthusiasts.
DISCOVER PAIRINGS, VIDEOS, AND RECIPES
BROWSE AND DOWNLOAD RECIPES
A TASTE OF GIANT – RECIPES
Summertime is on the menu. Fire up the grill, watch some cooking videos, and relax as we provide you countless healthy and savory summertime recipes and demos to spice up your backyard experience.
GIANT BBQ KIDS ZONE
Summer is all about excitement, energy, and making memories. Let your little ones engage in activities, fun facts, and our Junior Chef Cook-off.
VISIT OUR KIDS PAGE
THE TASTE OF GIANT
OFFICAL PRODUCTS
Shop at Giant during the month of June and purchase any two of our Official Products to earn double reward points. You can use your points to support the USO-Metro.
DISCOVER OUR OFFICIAL PRODUCTS
EXPLORE THE BBQ SIDE OF DC
DISCOVER THE REAL DC
The nation’s capital is home to America’s “front yard,”
world-class museums and countless businesses who help make the memories visitors and locals cherish for a lifetime.
COOKING DEMOS
We’re turning up the heat with demos from your favorite Pitmasters such as Myron Mixon, Tuffy Stone, and Moe Cason. Along with health living cooking demos by national brands.
WATCH PITMASTERS IN ACTION
WATCH COOKING DEMOS
DISCOVER THE MONUMENTAL SPORTS EXPERIENCE
THE MONUMENTAL SPORTS EXPERIENCE
Summer fun and activities are monumental. Join the teams at Monumental Sports as you create your own hometown sports moments in the safety of your home.
Summertime is on the menu 
Giant BBQ Kidz Zone Igniting Excitement 
Monumental Sports Experience 
Giant Health & Wellness Nutrition Doesn't Take a Vacation 
