General public tickets on sale Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m.
Columbia, South Carolina–MARCH 2024–Get ready to fire up your taste buds and mark your calendars for the inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown, June 14-15, 2024, at Segra Park in Columbia. This unprecedented culinary extravaganza brings together the best of the BBQ world for a two-day celebration of flavor, competition, music and more entertainment. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 22, at 10 a.m.
Hosted by Capital City/Lake Murray Country at Segra Park, the home of the Columbia Fireflies, this inaugural event marks a historic moment as the “first food sport competition to grace a sports stadium in the United States.”
On Friday, June 14 attendees can sample the South Carolina BBQ Association’s chicken wing competition and engage in interactive exhibits on the art and science of this culinary discipline. Cheer on the teams for the home plate prizes and shag the night away to the #1 Shag band in the Southeast – Band of Oz.
Saturday, June 15 showcases 25 teams from across the nation’s competition BBQ world who will turn up the heat and provide delicious samples. Attendees are encouraged to arrive in time to watch celebrity chefs preparing for the final stage event. Celebrity judges will be on hand for the grand finale and awards presentation.
An electrifying country music concert featuring multi-award-winning band ALABAMA will close the two-day event, followed by a fireworks spectacle to ensure that the Southeastern BBQ Showdown will be an unforgettable experience for all who attend.
ADMISSION
Single-Day General Admission
$75: Friday (Children 12 & under Free with adult ticket – Friday ONLY)
$100: Saturday
2-Day Bundle Admission – Buy both days and save!
$125: General Admission
$150: VIP (Select reserved seating with VIP field access during the Alabama concert)
TICKETS
Online: Southeasternbbqshowdown.com
In-person: Segra Park [1640 Freed Street, Columbia, SC 29201]
Visit SoutheasternBBQShowdown.com for more information including BBQ Teams, vendors/exhibits, hotel reservations, tickets, and more! Follow the Showdown on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with exciting news as the event builds. Tune into the Behind the Plate video podcast with Emcee Mark Conway every Wednesday on YouTube. #SoutheasternBBQShowdown #TopFoodDestination