Bourbon BBQ Festival, MO

06/13/2026

We are all so disappointed, but despite efforts to make the event work today Mother Nature saw things differently. We are canceling the festival and packing up before the next storm blows in out of concern for everyone’s safety and property.

Thank you to everyone who came out and hung in there with us today. 🩷

We ready to try again next year!

06/13/2026

Outdated Post. Festival has been rained out.

🌦️ Festival Update

Vendors are pouring in this morning to set up for the festival today! The smell of BBQ is in the air.

We are still planning on having the BBQ Festival today despite the morning rain. We will continue to monitor the weather and update everyone if plans need to change. We are here from 10 am - 4 pm!

Come on out today and join us! Bring your lawn chair and maybe a poncho if you plan to come early!

06/13/2026

Shout out to a new Red, White & Blue sponsor!!! Thank you so much for your support Crown Exteriors LLC.

06/12/2026

Parking & Shuttle Info for Bourbon BBQ Festival!

We’re making it easy to get in and enjoy the fun! Check out the map below for approved parking areas and the shuttle route.

💛 Look for BRIGHT YELLOW signs around town for festival parking.
🚫 Red areas are vendor parking only

Overflow parking is available at Bourbon Elementary & Middle School
🚌 FREE Shuttle Service Available!
• Pick-Up: Bourbon Elementary School
• Drop-Off: Elm & Pine (near Bremer Hardware)
• Runs continuously every 15 minutes from 10 AM – 4 PM

Please remember to be courteous and avoid parking in spots needed for businesses that are open during the event. We appreciate your help supporting our local community!

06/12/2026

⭐️ People’s Choice ⭐️

Visit the Bourbon Economic Development Group’s welcome table tomorrow, located under the gazebo, to pick up your people’s choice pass.

$15 per People’s Choice pass comes with:
- Pitmaster Tasting Passport
- Keepsake Campfire Mug
- Pen

1️⃣ Take your passport and mug around to our 5 People’s Choice BBQ competitors to sample their specialty BBQ item.
2️⃣ Vote for your favorite on the Pitmaster Passport.
3️⃣ Turn your passport back in to the welcome table to cast your vote.

🏆 People’s Choice winner will be announced at 3:30 PM.

❤️ THANK YOU to our People’s Choice Sponsors
Total Building Solutions
The Yoest Team
ReeceNichols

06/12/2026

Set up for tomorrow’s festival is well underway!!! Thank you to everyone who has come out to help so far!! 🫶

THANK YOU to Cowtown USA Inc. and Boulder Designs by Rock Ranch Monuments for providing the trailer for the stage, some AWESOME boulders you have to check out, and of course being our stage sponsor.

THANK YOU to Crawford County R-I School District for donating some serious sweat equity.

THANK YOU to Countryside Farm + Market for making the stage pretty with your custom flower arrangements.

THANK YOU Total Building Solutions and Freedom 13 for setting up the GIANT American flag. You won’t be able to miss us now 🤘🏻

06/11/2026

We have something for the whole family!

Don't forget to stop by the Kiddie Corner if you have kiddos. Lots of fun stuff to do! 🎈

🙏🏻 Thank you to our sponsors:
United Rentals
Liz Fajardo

06/11/2026

Thank you Sullivan Independent News! 🔥

The annual Bourbon BBQ Festival will take over downtown on Saturday, with six teams trying to cook up prize-winning ribs, chicken and pork steaks. Vendors will be set up throughout, along with a silent auction. Click the link to see some of the items up for bid.

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06/09/2026

⚠️UPDATE: Silent Auction bidding will now close at 2 PM. We want to ensure everyone has enough time to cash out with their items before the Festival closes at 4 p.m.

06/09/2026

🔥 The countdown is on!

Don’t miss out on great BBQ, live music, vendor shopping, kids’ activities, a silent auction & more!

Special thank you to our exclusive sponsors!
🎵 Stage:
Cowtown USA Inc. & Boulder Designs by Rock Ranch Monuments
🍖 People's Choice:
The Yoest Team ReeceNichols & Total Building Solutions