The Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle
- Dates
- 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- To be announced
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 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
How do I get to The Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle?
By car
Most people drive to The Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Map shows the centre of Lenexa. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near The Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle?
Airport hotels 3
775 North Brasilia Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64153
Link coming soon11812 Northwest Plaza Circle, Kansas City, MO 64153
Link coming soon11212 North Newark Circle, Kansas City, MO 64153
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Pricing
Watch
Great Lenexa BBQ Battle underway, highlighting region's renowned culture, FOX4 News Kansas City on YouTube
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