Bourbon and Barbeque Festival

05/31/2026

LINEUP DROP: The stars align at Bourbon and Barbeque Festival on July 4, 2026 at Riverview Hall in downtown Shreveport. And just wait until we share the menu (coming soon)! Get your tickets now for this one-of-a-kind VIP experience for the Fourth of July featuring bourbon tastings, an amazing BBQ menu, and a private elevated view of the fireworks on the Texas Street Bridge.

Ticket & Event Info: https://www.bourbonandbarbeque.com/

Big Nate's BBQ & More, Llc.
CalTex Barbecue
Chef Niema DiGrazia
Dylan Teekell
Good Ass Bar B Que
Gullo's Fresh Produce & Classic Bake Shop
The Magnolia Pit

05/14/2026

POV: Your exclusive view of the fireworks from the Texas Street Bridge on the Fourth of July in downtown Shreveport. See event details and view tickets at:

https://www.bourbonandbarbeque.com/tickets

05/06/2026

All-VIP event on the Riverfront with 7 chef tastings, exlcusive bourbon selections, and private viewing of the Fourth of July Fireworks. Only 250 tickets available, view more at:

04/23/2026

Krystal recognizes good taste when she sees it. ☺️ But don't just take our word for it, read up on why Bourbon and Barbeque Festival will be the hottest ticket in town on the Fourth of July!

Only 250 tickets exist for the most exclusive 4th of July party in the 318! High-end bourbon, signature BBQ, and a private view of the fireworks. Do you have your spot yet?

04/22/2026

Be a part of a one-of-a-kind experience in Downtown Shreveport! The Bourbon and Barbeque Festival is now an event benefiting the Red River Revel. This will be an extraordinary Fourth of July experience featuring amazing bourbon, barbeque, and a private view of the Fourth of July fireworks at the Texas Street Bridge.

Seven area chefs will prepare signature barbeque dishes for attendees. Six fine bourbons, including three barrel picks, will be paired with the barbeque. Reserved parking is included for this concierge-level event where ALL tickets are VIP and maximum capacity is hard-capped at 250 tickets.

Tickets are on sale NOW at:
https://www.bourbonandbarbeque.com/

03/12/2024

We've got something good you'll want tickets to. 😏

Join us for a social hour in benefit of the 2024 Bourbon and BBQ Festival.

Attendees will enjoy charbroiled oysters and steak sandwiches grilled to perfection, live music and even have an opportunity to buy discounted tickets to the 2024 Bourbon and BBQ festival; an early bird discount specifically for ticket holders of this event only.

Tickets on sale NOW: https://shreveportevent.com/events/bourbon-bowties/

04/21/2023

The festival map is out with a few reminders!

Here's your FIRST look at the festival layout for tomorrow! Can't wait for the fun to begin? Join us TONIGHT at The Seventh Tap Barrel Proof event, we'll be selling tickets 5 - 8pm if you want to bypass the lines tomorrow! Then join us from 8 - 10pm at C&C Mercantile & Lighting for a VIP Pre-Party featuring Ouro Boar!

A few things to keep in mind:

1. Commerce Street WILL be barricaded so you'll need to find parking in the areas around the Red River District! Luckily, downtown is super walkable.

2. Ticket sales and pass pickup will be at the entrance of the festival. You MUST have a pass and tickets to enjoy samples of bourbon and barbeque.

3. The festival is FREE to enter but leave the kids at home, this is a 21+ experience.

4. Not interested in bourbon? Visit Fatty Arbuckles for wine, beer or cocktails you can purchase.

5. Bring cash AND card. Some barbeque vendors will be selling food separate of the samples they'll be offering.

6. Want more samples? Visit the ticketing booth to buy additional sample tickets which will cost $2 per.

7. Dress comfortably! The weather is supposed to be beautiful but this is still Louisiana and that means it'll still be hot.

8. Pace yourself, there'll be lots of bourbon to sample and food to eat. Don't go too hard at the beginning, these are high proof samples!

9. Stop by the To***co House pop up and grab a cigar! Smoking is fine OUTSIDE, but there's ZERO smoking allowed inside any of our establishments (including the inside of the VIP lounge).

10. You can reserve a bottle of Barrel Bourbon Private Select or Old Scout Smooth Ambler for purchase and pick up at Cuban Liquor in Shreveport. Simply do so at this link: https://www.bourbonandbarbeque.com/event-details/bottle-reservations

11. Have a great time! We'll be celebrating from 3 - 8pm and there's something for everyone at the festival. Good times roll when you're willing to lean in!

04/19/2023

Meet your last cocktail master, Shalom Dereje of Frank's Louisiana Kitchen!

We're so excited to have this talented local favorite showing off their skills this weekend at Bourbon and Barbeque! Don't have tickets yet? Get them at bourbonandbarbeque.com.

About Shalom:

Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia but currently living in Shreveport Louisiana since 2002 continuing to grow in the Cocktail game with passion for my craft. I have been in the culinary and cocktail industry for 15 years now and currently running the bar program at Franks Louisiana kitchen. My love for the culinary has been growing so rapidly, my ultimate dream is to bring Shreveport a unique experience by fusing Ethiopian fare with Louisiana’s Cajun-Creole cuisine.

04/18/2023

Meet your final team for this year's 3rd Annual Bourbon and Barbeque, CalTex Barbecue! Tickets to the party are at bourbonandbarbeque.com.

This dynamic duo has been throwing it down at the grill for a bit now but are debuting officially with us at this year's festival. We're so excited to give these two a platform for their culinary talents and to showcase the best of what our city has to offer in barbeque.

Get to know Martin and Charles of the CalTex team more:

CalTex Barbecue was formed by two close friends who just simply love smoking meat. We feel like we can bring a quality product to the SBC area and put a smile on everyone's tastebuds. The short term goal is to pop up at local venues on the weekend, cater events, and take call in orders for special occasions. Individual bios below.

Charles: Born in west Texas and grew up in east Texas. Spent a handful of years in the military before ending up in the oil and gas industry.

Martin: Born and raised in southern California before moving to NW Louisiana. Best auto painter in the ArkLaTex.

04/17/2023

THIS Saturday, April 22nd, 3 - 8pm we're going in on bringing you THE BEST bourbon and barbeque festival yet! You'll be treated to EXCLUSIVE bourbon picks, some being the last in the state of Louisiana!

Today, let's meet Tarayl Taylor of Triple T's BBQ! We're so excited to have him throwing it ALL the way down and you don't want to regret sampling his delicious eats.

More about Triple T BBQ, LLC owner and business:

Triple T BBQ, LLC got its start in Shreveport, Louisiana. Growing up, owner and Shreveport native Tarayl Taylor, Sr. watched his grandmother patiently and skillfully cook and grill meat for family gatherings, and it was here that he learned many of the basic skills that would allow him to go on to create “The Best Barbecue in the South”.

After becoming a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, those skills were further put to the test as he went on to apply what he learned from his grandmother to providing barbeque for tailgates and fraternity events. The enjoyment of seeing the reactions of friends and family after sampling what he created sparked an idea. Through the encouragement of close friends, family and fraternity brothers, the seed was planted to take his love of barbeque a step further.

Following the birth of his children T.J. and Tarah, Triple T BBQ was born. A love of barbecue, combined with a strong desire to instill in is children a spirit of self-reliance, independence and entrepreneurship, Tarayl set out to create a business that would provide a strong legacy for his children for years to come.

Triple T BBQ is dedicated to serving competition-quality barbecue, while also providing friendly, professional and affordable service. From hand pulled pork to slow smoked briskets and ribs, to its made from scratch signature sauce, Triple T is committed to improving its processes a little everyday while staying true to its original purpose of producing some of the highest quality barbecue the South has ever seen.