The best BBQ Festival you'll ever taste, hear and enjoy

Presented by the Polk County Chamber of Commerce, the Blue Ridge Barbecue & Music Festival is considered one of the most popular sanctioned barbecue competitions in the United States.

But it’s far more than that. There’s something fun for everyone here.

Come see for yourself at the 15th annual Festival, scheduled for June 13-14, 2008 at Harmon Field in Tryon, N.C.

Festival Music


Headlined by Mike Farris, The Waybacks, The Work and Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys, another rockin' lineup of music awaits Festival goers in 2008. Check out this year's complete Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival music schedule or listen to some of last year's artists in our Festival jukebox.

Discount Coupon

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Info For Festival Guests


No dogs, cats, horses or any other type of pet are allowed in the Festival. Coolers are also prohibited.
2008 schedule: Gates open from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. on Friday, June 13 and from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 14.
Admission: $8. Children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
Parking: There are no separate charges for parking, tram transportation to and from the parking lots, entertainment, sightseeing or many activities. There are separate charges for food, drinks, souvenirs and kids' rides.