The Great American Barbecue and Beer Festival returns to Arizona on Saturday, March 24, 2018 to fill Chandler's Downtown with the sweet smell of BBQ meat.
DATE:
SATURDAY, MARCH 24th 2018
TIME:
NOON - 10:00 PM
LOCATION:
Dr AJ Chandler Park
178 E Commonwealth Ave
Chandler, AZ 85225
The 9th annual, 2018 Great American Barbecue & Beer Festival is being promoted as the biggest and best year yet, with expanded event zones, more than 100 exhibits, 4 stages and over 60 BBQ Pit Masters from across the nation. This event will be serving up over 20,000 lbs. of appetite stimulating pork ribs, pulled pork, brisket and chicken paired with your favorite ice cold beer.
Festival highlights include a full day of family fun which includes live country music entertainment, a March Madness lounge, live cooking and grilling demonstrations, kids zone, eating competitions, backyard lawn games, Mechanical Bull Riding and a farmers market.
COMPETITIONS: Sign up between 12-4 p.m. at West Lawn Local Stage
4:30 PM Brat Eating Contest
5:00 PM Wing Eating Contest
5:30 PM Pie Eating Contest
6:00 PM Rib Eating Contest
GENERAL ADMISSION
$20 Online Presale - February 1, 2018 through March 23, 2018
$10 Military Discount
$25 Walk Up/Gate Price - Day Of
Parking is free. There are street parking spots and parking lots located throughout the downtown Chandler and a dirt lot at the north end of the Dr. AJ Chandler Park. View a map of the parking location options.
Other ticket options:
CORRAL PASS ADMISSION TICKETS $75 presale ONLY ONLINE! 21 & over only
Front and side stage access in a gated area, plus...
- Beer Bucket Included: includes four craft beer beverages, Includes souvenir bucket & unlimited water
- Snacks Included: Jerky Boys Beef Jerky
- Front Stage Access/View
- Private Restrooms
- Private Seating
VIP ADMISSION TICKET $175 presale ONLY ONLINE! 21 & over only
- Beverage Included: includes six alcohol beverages, unlimited soft drinks and water
- Food Included: includes catering from local BBQ Restaurant throughout the day
- Front Stage Access/View
- Private Restrooms
- Private Seating
Bring Cash: Not all food vendors accept Debit or Credit cards. ATM’s available throughout the festival.
Picture I.D. is required to purchase or consume alcohol. Your I.D. will be checked upon entrance and guests 21 years of age and older will be issued a wristband allowing alcohol purchase. Re-entry allowed with proper stamp
This event is produced by HDE Agency.
- This is a rain or shine event
- No refunds or transfers allowed
Percentage of proceeds from the Great American BBQ & Beer Festival will benefit the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership, a 501(c) nonprofit corporation whose mission is the advancement and development of downtown Chandler as a destination for shopping, dining, living, culture, and the arts.
