We’re Back! Please join us for the 14th Edition of The Beltway BBQ Showdown! The contest highlights the art of barbequing in Prince George’s County and the Mid-Atlantic region. The Showdown is nationally sanctioned, as a Master’s Series Level Event, by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS).

Every year, thousands of people celebrate and enjoy the art, music, and history of BBQ in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The Beltway BBQ Showdown offers a number of fun activities for the entire family. The competition has returned to Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

The Beltway BBQ Showdown offers a variety of activities for everyone! If you like BBQ you’ll love this, as we will have many vendors on-site to taste their variety of BBQ. The event will once again take place at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD. On the grounds there will be live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, a car, truck & bike show, vendors of BBQ/food, goods & crafts, plus a children’s/family activity area. It is an event for the entire family!

Please Note: Competitors will not be selling their unique BBQ to the public, as they will be entirely focused on the BBQ Competition & trying to earn their spot in Kansas City for the duration of the festival.