Nashville BBQ Fest & Competition - Fire & Flavor by NBBQA
About this Event
2 days. Legendary pitmasters. Unlimited live-fire flavor. 🍖🔥 Nashville Fire & Flavor is taking over Historic Travellers Rest on Sept 11 & 12!
Here is what's waiting for you:
✨ Real, fresh-cooked tastings included with your ticket
🤝 Meet top pitmasters & learn their open-coal techniques
🌽 Live cooking demos & the Krusteaz Cornbread Throwdown
🎶 Live local music all weekend
🎟️ Kids 12 & under get in FREE! Come hungry. Bring the whole crew.
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
FRIDAY - Early VIP Live Demo · Live Fire Ribs · Famous Dave Anderson
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
FRIDAY - Meet & Greet w/ Carey Bringle · Peg Leg Porker · bourbon samples · 21
Info: A guided tasting through Carey Bringle’s entire PLP bourbon lineup — from the Flagship White Label and 8- and 12-Year expressions to Full Proof barrel strength, Spirit of America, and the rare 15-Year Pitmaster Reserve. A VIP experience on Friday.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
FRIDAY - General Admission
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
FRIDAY - VIP Dinner with Chris Lilly · drinks & pitmaster Q&A
Info: An exclusive Friday-night VIP dinner with championship pitmaster Chris Lilly of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SATURDAY - Meet & Greet with Pat Martin
Info: After his public appearance, Pat Martin heads back for an exclusive VIP meet-and-greet — up-close time with the pitmaster and host of Life of Fire, just for VIP guests.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
SATURDAY - Backyard BBQ Class · Ken Wood · Charcoal Cowboys
Info: A hands-on live-fire cooking class with Ken Wood of Charcoal Cowboys. Experience this Saturday VIP class by learning and eating his Pork Belly Cinnamon Rolls with Bourbon Creme Frosting.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
SATURDAY - General Admission
Info: GA includes live-fire demos, sampling, live music and the cash bar — kids 12 & under free with a paying adult.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 164.63
