Festivals & Competitions

Austin BBQ Festivals

The barbecue events worth planning a trip around — and where to eat the rest of the time.

Texas Monthly BBQ Fest

November 7–8, 2026Lockhart, TX

Run annually since 2010, Texas Monthly BBQ Fest is the state's premier barbecue celebration. It pairs a free downtown-Lockhart 'BBQ World's Fair' with the ticketed Top 50 Picnic, w…

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