The BBQ throwdown a decade in the making!
The BBQ throwdown a decade in the making!
After a decade-long break, the ultimate BBQ showdown is back!
Join us for three unforgettable days at Eisenhower Park, where the nation’s top BBQ teams battle for $100,000. Meet legendary live-fire pitmasters, savor tons of BBQ samples, groove to live music, sip on local brews, and get in on all the family-friendly fun – it's the ultimate summer event of 2025!
The Competition
Competitors from the BBQ capitals of the world will battle for the champion title and top honors. With a $100,000 purse, the stakes (and the flames) are high.
And because BBQ is more than just the basics, the competition includes some of our favorite ancillary categories and a few New York favorites.
Main Categories
Chicken
Pork
Brisket
Ribs
Whole Hog
Ancillary Categories
Pastrami
Steak
Meatballs
Wings
Want to compete? Interested in sponsoring the 2025 National BBQ Festival?
Space is limited. Secure your spot today.
What To Expect
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Live Fire Tasting Tent
Unlimited samples fresh off the grill
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Kids Zone & Arcade
Because BBQ should be fun for everyone
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Live Music
Epic headliners including hip-hop, country, and family favorites
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Hands-On Demos
Learn from BBQ all-stars in small groups, hands-on classes, and demos
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BBQ Marketplace
Shop merch, gear, and local essentials
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The Best Pitmasters
Award-winning pitmasters from Nassau County and beyond
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Celebrity Judges & MCs
All-stars ready to crown the BBQ royalty of 2025
Why Nassau County?
Because Nassau County deserves BBQ greatness. After 10 years, we’re bringing back this legendary event with more flavor, fire, and fun than ever. Whether you’re a BBQ fanatic, a foodie, or just looking for the ultimate summer weekend, National BBQ Festival is for you.
Close to JFK, Laguardia, and Newark International Airports, plus MacArthur Regional Airport
Connects to NYC via Long Island Rail Road (Westbury Station)
More than 100 beaches in the region
Award-winning restaurants, museums, and historical sites
