Tri City BBQ Fest

04/16/2026

Who is excited to find out which bands will rock the stage at the 2026 Tri City BBQ Fest on September 18 and 19? We have an amazing lineup coming your way. Stay tuned for the announcement, coming SOON!

03/10/2026

A big thank you to Vision Care Clinic, P.C., for being the first confirmed and paid sponsor for the 2026 Tri City BBQ Fest! We truly appreciate their continued support of this event and our community.

We are currently reaching out to past sponsors as we begin planning for the 2026 festival. Once we’ve connected with them, we’ll open up remaining sponsorship opportunities to the public.

If you’re interested in sponsoring the Tri City BBQ Fest, feel free to reach out to Dan at [email protected] or 712-263-5621 for more information.

We’re excited to start building another great year of BBQ, music, and good times in Uptown Denison! 🔥

12/23/2025

Merry Christmas from the Tri City BBQ Fest! 🎄

We’re so thankful for our incredible sponsors, volunteers, vendors, competitors, and supporters who make this event possible year after year. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a very Happy New Year!

12/18/2025

Planning is starting to heat up for the 2026 Tri City BBQ Fest 🔥

The third weekend in September is always the Tri City BBQ Fest. That means in 2026, the fest will take place on September 18th & 19th in Uptown Denison.

Go ahead and get it on your calendar now.... BBQ, music, good times, and warmer weather will be here soon. 🔥 (ok, we might be a little TOO hopeful with that "warmer weather here soon" comment 😅)

10/01/2025

🔥📸 BBQ Fest 2025 Photo Dump! 📸🔥

What an incredible weekend! This year’s Tri City BBQ Fest was one to remember.

A huge THANK YOU to our visitors, volunteers, sponsors, competitors, food vendors, and entertainers for making this festival possible.

Take a look back at some of our favorite moments from the weekend 👇 and tag your friends if you spot them!

09/21/2025

Every year, this festival comes alive because of the incredible visitors, volunteers, sponsors, entertainers, food vendors, and competitors. YOU make this event happen! We are truly humbled by the outpouring support and the way our community and guests come together to celebrate.

Thank you for helping make the Tri City BBQ Fest one of Iowa’s top festivals and a destination for BBQ lovers from near and far. We couldn’t do it without you and we can’t wait to see you again next year! 🔥🍖🎶

09/20/2025

WHAT A NIGHT 🔥

Our debut in Denison was WILD! Thanks for partying with us. Tonight we are debuting in LeMars! Come on down and say hello

09/20/2025

Another fun packed day here at the 2025 Tri City BBQ Fest ! 🔥

Huge thank you to all of our sponsors and volunteers who help us pull this event together!

09/20/2025

The Schmidt Brothers absolutely killing it on the Huebner Funeral Home Stage at the 2025 Tri City BBQ Fest! Get here now!!! 🔥

09/19/2025

09/19/2025

Join us tonight at 5:00 PM at the Main Stage for our very first Tri City BBQ Fest Opening Ceremony! ✨🇺🇸

We’re kicking things off with Kandy Thompson performing the National Anthem. It’s the perfect way to start the weekend as we come together to celebrate community, music, and of course… BBQ!