bbq festival is back!

This year’s event will feature 60+ local teams competing in the Backyard Boogie and the Lamar Outdoor Advertising Chicken Little Contest, making this event one of the largest BBQ event in the State of Louisiana.

The event also features local bands from around the region playing music on the Northshore Broadcasting stage both Friday night and Saturday. Come and enjoy world class BBQ and listen to local favorites.

The Smokin’ Hammond BBQ Challenge is a FREE event. No tickets required.

Make sure to visit the Backyard Boogie Contestant area for some delicious treats – Tip-2-Taste! All donations from Tip-2-Taste benefit local charities.

EVENT HOURS

ADMISSION IS FREE!!!

Event Hours:

Friday- March 28 – 4:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M

Saturday- March 29 – 9:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M.

So that the event is safe and fun for everyone, it is a must that you leave pets, skateboards, bicycles, radios, and roller-blades at home. Thank you for your cooperation!

Looking to try some delicious BBQ? You can – by participating as a judge in our Tip-2-Taste competition. Sample as many participating booths as you like and leave a tip at each booth. The team with the most tips is our winner!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TIP-2-TASTE AND PARTICIPATING TEAMS, CLICK HERE!

INFORMATION/VOLUNTEER BOOTH

Visit the Information Booth to pick up your festival schedule and to ask general questions about the festival or downtown events.

If you would like to help out in the Information Booth or if you would like to volunteer during this year’s event, email HERE!

In our continued effort to eliminate any confusion, and to provide advance notification to all downtown merchants and residents concerning parking mall and street closures associated with the Hammond Smokin’ BBQ Challenge, please review the following information:

Parking malls will be CLOSED as signs designate beginning Wednesday night.

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