Good times return to downtown Chandler on Saturday March 24th as the 9th annual Great American Barbecue & Beer Festival opens its gates at noon. The festival will be serving up slow cooked foods, cold adult beverages, live entertainment and more til 10 p.m.
Barbecue, Beer and more.
Over 20 BBQ aficionados will be smoking and cooking up finger licking ribs, chicken, pulled pork and many more not BBQ dishes. Local craft beer brewers including SanTan Brewing Company along with national beers and spirits will be poured to cool you and your palate down as a lot of the foods will be bringing the heat. Below is a list of a few of those slow cooking your favorites.
Farmboy Smokehaus – brisket, pulled pork, who hog spit, andoullie sausage, baby back ribs, chicken, chili and Johnny cakes
Harris’ Smokehouse – BBQ pork, beef, chicken, ribs, hot dogs, beans, coleslaw, & corn
Jamburritos – pulled pork, brisket, hot links, jambalaya
JJ’s Louisiana BBQ – ribs, chicken, pulled pork, brisket, rib tips, hot links, turkey legs, beans & potato salad
Mr. Wonderful’s Chicken & Waffles – waffle and chicken wings, po boys, chicken dirty fries, banana pudding, & cheesecake
Pearson’s Catering – catfish, bayou chicken, gator bites, frog legs, jambalaya & po boys
Sally’s BBQ – loaded ribbon fries with pulled pork, sausage, & corn
SanTan Brewing – chopped brisket or pulled pork sandwich & mac & cheese
Live music, tickets and more.
Country music superstar Rodney Atkins headlines the music for the festival along with food cooking demos, a mechanical bull riding competition. There’s plenty of fun for the whole family with a kids zone.
Tickets and more information can be found at https://www.chandlerbbq.com/
General Admission
$20 Online Presale $25 Day of Walk Up Pricing $10 Veterans & Military Discount Online Presale & Walk Up Pricing $10 Presale at any valley Bashas’ Locations *Kids 12 and under receive free general admission *General admission includes entry into the festival, access to all entertainment, zones, vendors, interactive experience and activities. Food and beverages are not included with admission.
VIP Pass (21+ over only)
$175 Online Presale Only – now through 3/23/18 OR when tickets are sold out Includes: six beers, unlimited soft drinks and water, catered food throughout the day, front stage access/view, private air-conditioned restrooms, private seating, shaded area, entry into the festival and access to all entertainment, zones, vendors, interactive experience and activities.
Corral Pass (21+ over only)
$75 Online Presale Only – SOLD OUT