The Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle
- Dates
- 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- To be announced
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Aug 31, 2026
The Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle returns to Lenexa , KS, 2026. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
What to eat & drink
Friday is the public-facing tasting opportunity; seek out official sample booths and compare styles before Saturday’s judging.
You must try…
- A barbecue sample from an official Friday tasting booth
- A brisket or rib competition-style sample
- The current Grand Champion team’s barbecue
Chefs & restaurants
- Brad Leighninger, 2026 Grand Champion head chef
- Nicholas Galligan, 2026 Reserve Grand Champion head chef
Festival weekend in pictures
The people, producers and atmosphere around the festival.
Watch before you taste
Food tours, crowd favourites and festival highlights.
The experience
What's special
Lenexa’s championship barbecue weekend separates public festival night from serious Saturday judging, with music, children’s activities and tasting locations among the teams.
What people love
Competition results and seven judging categories let visitors understand the craft behind brisket, pork, ribs, chicken, sausage, steak and miscellaneous entries.
Music & entertainment
Lineup not yet announced. Email me the day it lands.
Getting there
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Where
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Camping & Accommodation
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Pricing
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