City of Kennesaw's Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival

Name: City of Kennesaw's Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival
Address: Kennesaw, GA, US
Telephone: (770) 422-9714

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City of Kennesaw's Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 6 PM - 10 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 10 AM - 10 PM
United Bankshares Amphitheater, 2828 Cherokee Street

08/25/2026

Make the most of your Pigs & Peaches weekend with a comfy stay just minutes from the festival!

Our official host hotel is the Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Kennesaw Town Center — and they’re offering a special group rate for October 16 - 18, 2026! 🏨🔥

✨ Group rate available until Sunday, September 27 at 11:59 PM (or until sold out!)

📅 Stay one or two nights — your choice!
📞 Call 770-659-6106
🔗 Or book directly at https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/atlkses-ppf-0eb33072-3c3d-45a1-8b54-5c2bab8d40ea/

08/20/2026

Will you be competing or tasting?🍑🐷

The 2026 Pigs & Peaches BBQ Competition is serving up two delicious ways to join the fun on Saturday, October 17!

🔥 Pitmasters: Think your BBQ is award-worthy? Enter the BBQ Competition for a chance to win cash prizes and bragging rights.

🍖 BBQ Fans: Grab a ticket to the BBQ Tasting Experience and sample mouthwatering bites from each competing team, including a BBQ sample, an Anything Peach creation, and a Sweet Baby Ray's wing entry.

🎟️ Tasting Experience tickets and competitor applications are open now. Space is limited, so don't wait! Find applications and tickets on pigsandpeaches.com

08/16/2026

🐷Just TWO months to go!🍑

The 26th annual Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival is coming to Downtown Kennesaw on October 16 & 17, presented by Williams Elleby Howard & Easter and Ford of Kennesaw!

Get ready for a weekend packed with BBQ, live country music, family fun, local vendors, and more.

🎤 Friday Night
Kennesaw’s Got Country kicks off the weekend with local and regional country artists taking the stage.

🎶 Saturday Night Performances
6 PM – Tigirlily Gold
8 PM – Chayce Beckham
📍 United Bankshares Amphitheater at Depot Park

🍖 BBQ Tasting Experience
Saturday | 12–3 PM
Sample BBQ, Anything Peach creations, and Sweet Baby Ray’s wing entries from competing teams.

The countdown is officially on! Mark your calendars and get all the details at www.pigsandpeaches.com.

08/15/2026

🤠 Saddle up for family fun at Pigs & Peaches!
The 2026 Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival is bringing even more family fun with our expanded Kids Zone! From hands-on activities and a petting zoo to our all-new Kids Market, there's plenty to keep the little ones smiling all weekend long.

🛍️ At the Kids Market, young entrepreneurs will be selling their own handmade products and creations—so come shop small and support some talented kid-owned businesses!

🛍️ Kids Market Hours:
📅 Friday, October 16 | 6–10 PM
📅 Saturday, October 17 | 11 AM–5 PM

Bring the whole family and make a day (or two!) of it with BBQ, live music, and fun around every corner! 🐷

08/13/2026

UPDATE: Vendor Applications are now full.

Calling all vendors! The 2026 Pigs & Peaches Festival is accepting applications!

Join us for one of Kennesaw’s most anticipated community events and showcase your business to thousands of festival guests.

We’re seeking a variety of vendors, including:
🍑 BBQ vendors
🍑 Small business retail vendors
🍑 Outdoor lifestyle brands
🍑 Farm & agricultural vendors
🍑 Woodworking & leather goods
🍑 Local artisans

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this high-energy festival tradition—apply today at http://secure.rec1.com/GA/kennesaw-ga/catalog

08/11/2026

Want to be part of one of Kennesaw's biggest events of the year? 🍑🐷

Kennesaw Parks & Recreation is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make the 2026 Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival a success on October 16 & 17! Volunteers will assist with event setup, guest services, promotional giveaways, the BBQ Competition, entertainment, and more—all while getting a behind-the-scenes look at the festival.

Interested? Sign up for a shift (or two!) at www.pigsandpeaches.com. We can't wait to have you on the team!

08/08/2026

🤠 Dust off those boots, throw on your favorite cowboy hat, and get ready for a weekend of country music, award-winning BBQ, and Southern fun! 🍑🐷

The 2026 Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival is just around the corner, and you won't want to miss two days filled with live entertainment, mouthwatering barbecue, family-friendly activities, and unforgettable memories.

📅 Friday, October 16 | 6 PM–10 PM
📅 Saturday, October 17 | 10 AM–10 PM
📍 Downtown Kennesaw

Round up your crew, wear your country best, and we'll see you this October! 🎶🔥

Learn more at pigsandpeaches.com

08/06/2026

Last call, pitmasters! BBQ Competition applications for the 2026 Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival are closing soon.

If you've been thinking about putting your barbecue skills to the test, now's the time to apply. Compete for cash prizes, People's Choice bragging rights, and the title of Pigs & Peaches BBQ Champion during the festival on Saturday, October 17.

🏆 Competition Categories:
🍖 BBQ Dish (pork butts provided)
🍑 Anything Peach
🍗 Sweet Baby Ray's Wings (wings and Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce and/or rub provided)

Spots are limited, and applications won't be open much longer. Gather your team, fire up the smoker, and submit your application before it's too late!

👉 Apply today at pigsandpeaches.com.

08/04/2026

Tickets are on sale now for the BBQ Tasting Experience! 🍑🐷🔥

Back for its second year, this fan-favorite event gives you the chance to sample mouthwatering BBQ from multiple local barbecue teams, all in one unforgettable tasting experience.

📅 Saturday, October 17 | 12–3 PM | Depot Park Parking Lot

Tickets are $35 and quantities are limited, so don't wait, secure your spot today at www.pigsandpeaches.com!

08/03/2026

Think you've got what it takes to wow the crowd? Show us at Kennesaw's Got Talent during the 2026 Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival!

Taking place Friday, October 16, this is your chance to perform in front of a live festival audience and compete for top honors. Solo artists, duos, and bands of all musical styles are welcome. Whether you perform original music, cover songs, acoustic sets, or full-band performances, we want to see what makes your act unforgettable.

🎶 Applications are now open—sign up today at https://secure.rec1.com/GA/kennesaw-ga/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQzNzI0NDI=

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Kennesaw, GA

Telephone

(770) 422-9714

Website

http://www.pigsandpeaches.com/

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