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WashMO BBQ & Bluesfest


  • Washington Farmers' Market 317 W. Main St. Washington, Missouri United States (map)

Enjoy live Blues music and a full food court throughout the weekend. Saturday afternoon join us for our 12th annual BBQ competition, sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of BBQ. KCBS is the world’s largest organization of barbeque and grilling enthusiasts with over 8,000 members worldwide. 50 teams will compete for the title of Grand Champion, with trophies, ribbons, and cash prizes for the winners. NEW this year, we are hosting a BBQ, Bacon & Boubon Tasting on Sunday afternoon from 11 AM- 2 PM. Taste and learn about local favorites while meeting the people behind the products! Purchase your tickets for the BBQ, Bacon & Bourbon tasting here: https://www.accelevents.com/e/WashMoBBQBluesfest

Entertainment Schedule:

-Friday:

5:00-7:00 PM Brian Curran

7:30- 10:00 PM Ivas John Band

-Saturday:

10:00 AM-1:00 PM The Washington's

1:30- 4:30 PM The Kingdom Brothers

5:00-8:00 PM Paul Cockrum

-Sunday:

12:00-4:00 PM BagLunch Blues Band

For information on the KCBS BBQ competition please email: events@downtownwashmo.org


Per City of Washington Chapter 250, no pets or outside drinks are allowed in a festival zone. WashMo BBQ & Bluesfest is located in a festival zone.

Earlier Event: April 22
April Sunset on the Riverfront