BBQ on the Bow – BBQ Festival and KCBS Competition

September 5, 2026

September 5, 2026

Free

Shriners Stables, 5151 101 St NW, Calgary

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Events Description

 
BBQ on the Bow is a sanctioned BBQ competition and outdoor festival taking place Labour Day long weekend.

Canada’s oldest BBQ Competition celebrates its 35th Anniversary.

World Class BBQ Competitors, teams will be competing for $10,000, As well as a chance to compete in The BBQ World Cup in Las Vegas for $1 million USD. Also a chance to compete in The American Royal BBQ Competition in Kansas City. Competitors from across Canada and Teams from the US.

Saturday the public can interact with teams and watch competition preparation.

Enjoy live music, hot wing eating contest, kids Q, BBQ 101. Free family fun. Come eat some BBQ along the Bow River.

HOW MUCH

Tickets:

Free for the public

How to get tickets?

Buy Online

WHEN & WHERE

Date & Time:

September 4 – 6, 2026

Public Event: Saturday, September 5 | 11 AM – 7 PM

Venue:

Shriners Stables, 5151 101 St NW, Calgary, AB
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