NBBQA Live Fire Experience: Nashville Fire & Flavor

NBBQA Live Fire Experience: Nashville Fire & Flavor

Date:
September 11–12, 2026

Location:
Nashville, Tennessee

Event Overview:
NBBQA Live Fire Experience: Nashville Fire & Flavor brings live fire cooking to Music City with two days of competition, public sampling, sponsor activations, and community connection. Teams will cook over open flame in a high-energy environment designed to showcase skill, flavor, and fire management.

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