Meat & Tater BBQ Fest

Meat & Tater BBQ Fest Second Annual Meat & Tater Idaho BBQ Fest presented by the Meridian Lions! Car Show, KCBS BBQ comp, food & beer garden, live music & DJ, and more.

Free to the public and 100% of the proceeds stay in the Treasure Valley.

Food Trucks. BBQ. Marketplace. Sponsors. And plenty more.The Meat & Tater lineup is stacked for September 5 at Kleiner P...
08/27/2026

Food Trucks. BBQ. Marketplace. Sponsors. And plenty more.

The Meat & Tater lineup is stacked for September 5 at Kleiner Park. Come hungry, shop local and spend the day checking out BBQ, food trucks, sweet treats, specialty foods, local makers, community partners and more.

And remember: **No Token System.** Order directly from the food vendors and get exactly what you want.

**BBQ + FOOD**
Smokin' Iron BBQ
IdaPoe BBQ
Quickie Que BBQ & Grill
Smells Like Brisket
Abbott BBQ
Kanak Attack Catering
Tacos EnsBaja
Sweet Treats Idaho
Love & Lemons Lemonade
Holy Oly O's Mini Donuts
Huckleberry Hut
Alfie's smoked salsa
Voodoo Signature Spices & Sauces
sugar.plus.air gourmet cotton candy
Country Charm & Jams
mamasbeefjerky
Great Harvest Bread Eagle

**MARKETPLACE + LOCAL VENDORS**
Beedz n’Things
Pop.of.Color
Jersey Girl Soap LLC
Champion Windows & Home Exteriors
Idaho Prep Co.
Dorothy’s llc
Beautiful Impressive Gems
The Bull Hatter
Rollipop Critter Crew
Aqua Air

**SPONSORS + COMMUNITY PARTNERS**
Bish's RV
Idaho Central Credit Union
Pit Boss Grills & D&B Supply
Camp Hodia Diabetes Youth Programs
Acute Rescue & Transport
Scouting America

September 5 | 10 AM–4 PM | Kleiner Park**
**FREE ADMISSION**

Smoke • Chrome • Community.

Smokin' Iron BBQ is bringing a Taste of Texas right here in Meridian, and this year they’re joining the Meat & Tater BBQ...
08/27/2026

Smokin' Iron BBQ is bringing a Taste of Texas right here in Meridian, and this year they’re joining the Meat & Tater BBQ Fest as our Car Show People’s Choice Sponsor.

When you’re checking out the festival, be sure to pick up some amazing BBQ from Smokin' Iron and then cast your vote for the vehicle you think deserves the People’s Choice title.

Thank you, Smokin’ Iron BBQ, for supporting this year’s Meat & Tater BBQ Fest and our car show community!

Sponsor Spotlight: Famous Idaho PotatoesWe’re called Meat & Tater. You knew this partnership had to happen.Few things sa...
08/23/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: Famous Idaho Potatoes

We’re called Meat & Tater. You knew this partnership had to happen.

Few things say Idaho quite like the Famous Idaho Potato, and we couldn’t imagine a better fit for a festival celebrating great food right here in the Treasure Valley. We’re proud to have the Idaho Potato Commission supporting this year’s Meat & Tater BBQ Fest.

Sponsor Spotlight: Weber GrillsSome brands don’t just make grills. They define grilling.For generations, Weber has been ...
08/23/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: Weber Grills

Some brands don’t just make grills. They define grilling.

For generations, Weber has been bringing people together around the fire, from backyard cookouts to serious BBQ. We’re proud to have Weber supporting this year’s Meat & Tater BBQ Fest and a community that knows there’s nothing better than gathering around great food.

Sponsor Spotlight: Jacksons Food StoresHomegrown businesses make a big difference in the communities they serve.With Ida...
08/23/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: Jacksons Food Stores

Homegrown businesses make a big difference in the communities they serve.

With Idaho roots and a familiar presence throughout the Treasure Valley, Jacksons understands what it means to be part of the community. We’re grateful to have Jacksons supporting this year’s Meat & Tater BBQ Fest and helping us bring another great event to Meridian.

Sponsor Spotlight: Shun Cutlery-KAI USA Ltd.Great food deserves great tools.Known for exceptional craftsmanship and prec...
08/23/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: Shun Cutlery-KAI USA Ltd.

Great food deserves great tools.

Known for exceptional craftsmanship and precision, Shun Cutlery makes knives designed for cooks who care about every detail. We’re thrilled to have Shun supporting this year’s Meat & Tater BBQ Fest and the people behind some seriously good food.

Sponsor Spotlight: Porky Butts BBQThis one’s for the competitors.Porky Butts BBQ knows championship BBQ, and this year t...
08/23/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: Porky Butts BBQ

This one’s for the competitors.

Porky Butts BBQ knows championship BBQ, and this year they’re bringing a little extra competition to the Meat & Tater BBQ Fest as the sponsor of the Porky Butts Rack Attack, our Friday night KCBS One-Meat Rib Competition.

More ribs. More competition. More smoke. We’re here for it.

Sponsor Spotlight: Pit Boss GrillsFire it up.Pit Boss is built for people who would rather be outside cooking something ...
08/23/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: Pit Boss Grills

Fire it up.

Pit Boss is built for people who would rather be outside cooking something good, whether that means chasing trophies on the competition circuit or feeding a crowd in the backyard. We’re excited to have Pit Boss Grills supporting this year’s Meat & Tater BBQ Fest and a community that takes its BBQ seriously.

Sponsor Spotlight: YETILong days. Cold drinks. Good people. BBQ smoke.YETI was made for weekends like this. We’re excite...
08/23/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: YETI

Long days. Cold drinks. Good people. BBQ smoke.

YETI was made for weekends like this. We’re excited to have a brand built for the outdoors supporting this year’s Meat & Tater BBQ Fest and helping us make an already great day in Meridian even better.

Sponsor Spotlight: ICCUStrong communities are built by people and businesses willing to show up for them.Idaho Central C...
08/23/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: ICCU

Strong communities are built by people and businesses willing to show up for them.

Idaho Central Credit Union has a long history of investing in communities throughout our state, and we’re grateful to have ICCU supporting this year’s Meat & Tater BBQ Fest and the local impact at the heart of it.

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