2022 is the inaugural Bourbon Capital BBQ Challenge and Distillery Invitational. The event is presented in partnership with the Kentucky Bourbon Festival and the Kansas City Barbeque Society.

The festival takes place over two days including Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11, 2022. Friday will feature a distillers competition as distillers from across the country compete for the best BBQ. Then on Saturday the professionals start smoking as they compete for the best BBQ.

Event attendees will be able to enjoy a variety of fun events, entertainment, plenty of barbeque, and of course bourbon. The Bourbon Capital BBQ Challenge & Distillery Invitational will be a ticketed event open to all ages. Tickets can be purchased here.

Friday, June 10, 2022, 1:00pm – 9:00pm EDT – Distillery Team Cook-Off
Saturday, June 11, 2022, 11:00am – 6:00pm EDT – Professional Pitmasters

The event will take place at The Legacy at Dant Crossing, 605 Dant Nalley Road, New Haven, KY 40051.

PLEASE NOTE – Tickets will NOT be sold at the gate. Purchase your tickets now to join the fun!