BBQ Fest

12/22/2025

'Like' the Northern Wisconsin State Fair page for more BBQ Fest event information. This page will be expiring in 2026.

🔥 Calling all Backyard Grillers & Vendors! 🔥
The 2nd Annual BBQ Fest is coming, and we’re looking for individuals, teams, and vendors ready to bring the smoke, the flavor, and the fun!

Whether you’re a backyard grilling enthusiast or a food, craft, or business vendor, this is your chance to showcase your skills, serve up crowd favorites, and be part of an unforgettable BBQ celebration.

Learn more and apply by visiting nwsfa.com/bbqfest

11/13/2025

🔥 The 2026 BBQ Fest will be back for two days of smoke, flavor, and community fun! 🔥 We’ll be sharing all event updates on the Northern Wisconsin State Fair page, so be sure to follow along there!

09/10/2025

Did you take any cool shots at BBQ Fest? We would love to see your photos! Comment them below so we can share them too. ☺️

09/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out for BBQ Fest! We had an incredible day at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair on Saturday, and we can't wait to see all of you next year! 😎🍗❤🍖🔥

09/06/2025

09/06/2025

Judging has begun! Good luck to all of our Backyard Grillers!

09/06/2025

Oooooh....it smells so good!! We're just kicking off a great day! Food is almost starting!!

09/06/2025

There are some incredible vendors here today in the L.E. Phillips building!

Come check them out and show while you enjoy some delicious BBQ!

09/05/2025

ONE. MORE. DAY. 🔥🍗🍖

09/04/2025

BBQ Fest is this weekend! Join us for a grilling competition, cash prizes, food vendors, live music, and a co****le tournament. Best of all, admission is free! We'll see you Saturday, September 6th at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.

09/03/2025

Get ready, BBQ Fest is coming next weekend! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 6th, and join us for a day of live music, delicious food from local vendors, a grilling competition, and a co****le tournament. Free admission for everyone!

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! We hope your day is filled with grilling, delicious food, and good times with loved ones. We're looking forward to celebrating with you soon at BBQ Fest!