NBBQA Live Fire Experience Series

Live Fire Events

Real wood. Real flame. Real barbecue. Free and open to the public — pull up a seat.

 

The NBBQA Live Fire Experience Series brings the sights, smells, and flavor of open-flame cooking to cities across the country. Every stop is free and open to the public — watch teams compete over live fire, sample incredible food, meet the pitmasters behind it, and soak up a weekend built around fire, flavor, and fun. Find an event near you and grab your tickets below.

3
Cities This Season
2
Days of Fire, Per Stop
FREE
To Attend & Sample
Find Your City

Upcoming Live Fire Events

 
Sept 11–12, 2026 · Nashville, TN

Nashville Fire & Flavor

Two days of live fire competition, public sampling, and Music City energy. Come hungry.

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Oct 9–10, 2026 · Greenwood, SC

Greenwood Smoke & Sear

Public tasting, live fire competition, and Southern hospitality in downtown Greenwood.

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Nov 13–14, 2026 · Byhalia, MS

Byhalia Fire & Feast

Bold flavor, Southern hospitality, and two days of competitive live fire cooking.

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More stops added throughout the season — see the full, always-current schedule: All Live Fire Experience Events →
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