Backyard BBQ Festival

Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 11:00am

Oglebay Wilson Lodge
465 Lodge Drive

We are kicking off summer again with our annual Backyard BBQ Festival presented by The Glessner Group. It’s a full weekend of beer, bourbon, bands, bacon, and some of the best BBQ from around the country!

Live Music All Weekend

Sunday
Top regional bands perform throughout the day with, closing with The Clarks and a fireworks show.

Food Vendors

Make sure you grab a bite to eat! Choose from a wide selection of cuisine from your favorite food vendors.

Good Libations

Join us at our Shelter of Libations where you will enjoy a wide selection of craft and domestic beer, a fantastic assortment of wine, and a bourbon tasting station that will surely put you behind the barrel.

Bourbon Tasting:
Sunday 1 – 9 pm

Pitmaster Demonstrations

Watch and learn as expert pitmasters will perform demonstrations that include prepping and cooking delicious barbeque at our ‘Que School.

Saturday & Sunday  1 – 6 pm

Little Piggy Play Station

Our Little Piggy Play Station includes a bouncy house, bubble zone, and magic show that will keep children of all ages entertained all day.

Saturday & Sunday 1 – 6 PM

Schedule of Events:

11 AM – 12:30 PM | Libby Adams
1 – 2:30 PM | The Muddle
3 – 4 PM | The Rosie Gold Review
5 – 6:30 PM | My So Called 90s Band
7 – 9 PM | The Clarks


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