NBBQA Live Fire Experience: Byhalia Fire & Feast

NBBQA Live Fire Experience Series

2026–2027 National Live Fire Experience Series
A national live fire cooking series created by the National Barbecue & Grilling Association to bring competitors, fans, sponsors, and local communities together through live fire cooking, public sampling, and regional qualifying events leading toward the 2027 NBBQA National Live Fire Championship.

Byhalia, Mississippi

Event Name:
NBBQA Live Fire Experience: Byhalia Fire & Feast

Date:
November 13–14, 2026

Location:
Byhalia, Mississippi

Short Description:
Live fire cooking, public tasting, and bold Mississippi barbecue flavor.

Event Overview:
NBBQA Live Fire Experience: Byhalia Fire & Feast brings teams, fans, and sponsors together for a two-day live fire event rooted in bold flavor and Southern hospitality. The event will feature competitive live fire cooking, public sampling, and a direct connection to the growing NBBQA Live Fire Experience Series.

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Hosted By:
National Barbecue & Grilling Association

Event Type:
Live Fire Cooking Competition & Public Sampling Experience

Series:
NBBQA Live Fire Experience Series

Pathway:
Qualifier-style event leading toward the 2027 NBBQA National Live Fire Championship

Audience:
BBQ teams, live fire cooks, NBBQA members, BBQ fans, sponsors, vendors, food lovers, and local communities

Event Features:
Live fire cooking competition
Friday evening public tasting/sampling experience
Sponsor and vendor opportunities
Team engagement with the public
Regional qualifier-style format
NBBQA member and industry networking
Public-facing barbecue and grilling experience