Dates not yet confirmed. The organiser has not announced this edition. The dates below follow the festival's usual pattern and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.
The Giant BBQ Battle fills Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 3rd and 7th Streets in Washington DC for two June days, with pitmasters competing for $50,000 and 100-plus free food samples.
Dates and details checked September 29, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Washington DC around 27 to 28 June 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Giant National Capital BBQ Battle runs 27 to 28 June. These are the food tours and tastings in Washington DC to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Day trip · 5 hours
Travel back in time to a turning point in the Civil War on a guided tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield. Learn about the events of the battle from a licensed battlefield guide.
Day trip · 7 hours
Discover the history of the Battle of Antietam on a guided tour from Washington, DC. Learn about the bloodiest single-day battle in US history and see the Cornfield, S...
Private tour · 2 hours
Embark on a private family adventure like no other in the heart of the American Nation! Uncover the city's fascinating stories, and capture the magic with aesthetic photos.
Address: Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004, Washington DC
29 Jun 2027
RAMMY Awards
Restaurant industry awards gala
10 Jul 2027
Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge
International embassy chefs
19 Sep 2027
H Street Festival
Neighbourhood street food
19-25 Jan 2027
Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week
City-wide fixed-price menus
2-6 Sep 2027
DC JazzFest
The Wharf's waterfront restaurants and seafood
24 Jun to 5 Jul 2027
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Country-themed food stalls (rotates each year)
