May 9, 2026

VIP ADMISSION

12PM – 6PM

GENERAL ADMISSION

2PM – 6PM

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Charlotte Beer, Bourbon & BBQ
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Queen City is Smokin’ and GOING HOG WILD!!

OVER 60+ BEERS, 40+ BOURBONS, AND LOTS OF BARBECUE

We’re back at Ballantyne’s Backyard! CHARLOTTE’S BIGGEST, BADDEST, BONE-IN, BBQ FEST is Back and Ready for More!!!

NEW BEAST MODE CABANAS: Do you have a group of friends who are the LIFE of the PARTY – bring it!!! This package is VERY EXCLUSIVE & LIMITED and Offers you – your own oasis at the show.

This 18th Annual affair offers up all those pleasures that true Southerners live by – Beer, Bourbon, Barbecue, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass, and Smoked Beasts! It’s a great day of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbecue eatin’. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon.

  • Each Guest Receives a Souvenir Glass to enjoy All You Care To Taste Beer and Bourbon Tastings as you stroll from table to table. 

  • BBQ Galore! Enjoy the great barbeque selection from our vendors onsite – pulled pork from whole hogs, ribs, brisket, chickens, sausages and all the fixins’ you can imagine. We’ll keep the portions heavy and the prices low.

  • The SHRINE OF SWINE is back! Enjoy whole hogs during each session. Pork worship at its finest!

  • GAME IT: The Cochon Carnival is loaded with fun activities and games to keep everyone challenged. Connect four, giant jenga, and so much more……

  • Enjoy Seminars in the Tasting Theater with Master Distillers, Brewmasters, and Pit Masters From the Deep South.

  • DANCE: Listen To Live Rock & Blues Music on The Main Stage.

  • SHOP: Browse Cool Exhibits of Brewerania, Hot sauces, BBQ accessories, Cigars, and more!

… and a few surprises!

VIP ADMISSION

$85
Plus $8.29 Fees

Valid from 12pm – 6pm

The VIP ticket includes 2 extra hours of sampling, a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, a BBQ dinner plate, VIP washroom, and live entertainment. These tickets are limited and always SELL OUT.

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GENERAL ADMISSION

$39
Plus $3.80 Fees

Valid from 2pm – 6pm

This GA ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, and all live entertainment.

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BEAST MODE PRIVATE CABANA

$1950
Plus $190.13 Fees

Valid from 12pm – 6pm

The BEAST MODE PRIVATE CABANA offers an exclusive, private party experience for up to 10 guests! Each Cabana enjoys all of the benefits outlined, with a private 10×10 tent with tables and chairs, 1 bottle of Bourbon and 1 case of beer (which must stay in the cabana), 10 extra BBQ Dinner Tickets to share, bottled water, and VIP tickets for 10 guests to include 1 extra hour of tastings, a souvenir glass and bag, all live entertainment, and some surprises.

Limited to 8 Cabanas only!

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Entry Only Tickets are sold on-site only for $25.00

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