The 7th annual festival brings together legendary pitmasters from Denver and around the nation to serve award-winning BBQ, paired with live music, cold beer and drinks, and BBQ tutorials and demonstrations from our presenting sponsor, Weber.

Choose from 3 different ticket options: Free-to-enter/pay-as-you-go, 2.5 Hour all-you-can-eat/drink VIP tickets, or the exclusive Thursday night Masters of Fire experience with Tyler Florence.

Friday & Saturday will feature family fun for all ages. Join us for a VIP session, or enter the festival for free and pay-as-you-go at each BBQ vendor tent.

2.5-hour VIP sessions: Enjoy this premium all-you-can-eat/drink experience that will include premium VIP-only BBQ samples and cocktails, a private lounge, private restrooms, and more! Children 14 & under may enter the VIP lounge with a paying adult on Friday or Saturday. Children ages 15+ must have a standard VIP ticket.

Award-winning cookbook author Tyler Florence brings his new one-of-a-kind, live-fire competition to the 2024 Q BBQ Fest Denver!

This opening party will feature a 21+ live fire food and grilling experience that combines the culinary skills of celebrity chef Tyler Florence and local Denver live fire pitmasters. The pitmasters will compete head-to-head to earn the coveted title of "Master of Fire" and a chance to compete in the national finals in October at the Q BBQ Fest Dallas event at AT&T Stadium. Cast your ballot for your favorite barbecue alongside celebrity judges.

Tickets include unlimited food tastings, premiere spirits, craft brews, wines, access to chef grilling demonstrations, and a copy of Tyler's latest cookbook, American Grill.

Masters of Fire Tickets - https://mastersoffiredenver.eventbrite.com

Important details:

• This event is rain or shine!
• Q BBQ Fest merchandise, including shirts, hoodies, hats, stickers, drinkware, and more will be available at the event.
• There is public parking available surrounding Denver's City Center Park. There are also nearby light rail and bus station options. We also highly encourage using ride-share options if possible.
• Please drink responsibly. We always encourage carpooling and safe, designated drivers.

Keep an eye out - we will send you all final event details via email the week of this event and share anything else you might need to know.

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We’ll see you at Civic Center Park!