America’s Food & Music Festival

Where BBQ meets the World!

June 27 – 28, 2026

Pennsylvania Ave, NW (3rd to 7th Streets)
Washington, DC

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The BBQ Battle Pit

World-Class Pitmasters from Across the Country will Gather to Compete for $50,000 in Prizes.

Come for the BBQ, Stay for the Rest!

FAMILY-FRIENDLY
Kids under 12 are FREE
PLAY
Sports Zone, Interactive Exhibits, Games Activacions
• Shoot hoops, test your skills, and meet players and mascots from the Washington Wizards, Go-Go's, Capitals, Mystics, Old Nationals, DC United, and Washington.
• Art to Go-Go Village.
• 51 Steps to Freedom History: Experience an interactive AT journey through DC history, and more.
COMPETE
The Country’s Best Pitmasters and Celebrity Chefs’s
Watch World-Class Pitmasters and Celebrity Chefs showcase their unique flavors and cooking techniques.
LISTEN
Live Music & Entertainment Across 6 Stages
6 stages of live music and entertainment featuring Rock, Salsa, Reggae, Go-Go & Blues legends, and cooking demonstrations with celebrity Chefs, and more!
GATHER
Bring your people and join 100,000+ neighbors to kick off D.C.’s favorite summer tradition!
GIVE BACK
Beneficiary Organizations
TASTE
100+ Free Food Samples
Your tickets unlock the Giant Sampling Pavilion, offering 100+ entrée, side items, and desserts

Bring the Whole Family

(Kids under 12 are FREE!)

For a BBQ experience in our nation’s capital, you won’t soon forget.

Buy any 2 participating BBQ Battle products at Giant

Between June 1 - 21, 2026, and get two tickets for the price of one!

Eat. Drink. Give Back!

Beneficiary Organizations

With your ticket purchase, YOU support these incredible organizations doing valuable work.

Explore the Festival

Historic Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC
(between 3rd & 7th Street)

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