Pass the sauce at the 4th Annual Houston Barbecue Festival at NRG Park

Photo courtesy of Houston Barbecue Festival

Stuff your face with unlimited ‘que at the 4th annual Houston Barbecue Festival at NRG Park on Sunday, May 22, 2016.

Featuring some of Houston’s best joints like CorkScrew, Gatlin’s and Killen’s to name a few, entry into the festival offers unlimited sample portions from each participating Houston barbecue joint.

Guest pitmasters Wayne Mueller of Louie Mueller Barbecue in Taylor and Bryan Bracewell of Southside Market will be serving all day and their will also be live music by the Southeast Texas-born Jesse Dayton who’s become known for his country infused Americana.

Children are welcome, but only children six and under will be admitted without a ticket. Beer and wine will also be available for purchase. The event will take place at NRG Park’s Gate 13 Green Lot and tickets will only be sold in advance. Click here for more information.

Participating Barbecue Joints

  • BBQ Godfather
  • Blake’s BBQ
  • Blood Bros. BBQ
  • The Brisket House
  • Brooks’ Place BBQ
  • CorkScrew BBQ
  • El Burro & the Bull
  • Fainmous BBQ
  • Feges BBQ
  • Gatlin’s BBQ
  • Gerardo’s
  • Harlem Road Texas BBQ
  • Jackson Street BBQ
  • Killen’s Barbecue
  • Lenox Bar-B-Que
  • Pappa Charlies Barbecue
  • Pinkerton’s BBQ
  • Pizzitola’s Bar-B-Cue
  • Ray’s BBQ Shack
  • Roegels Barbecue Co.
  • Spring Creek Barbecue
  • Tejas Chocolate (& BBQ)
  • Tin Roof BBQ
  • The Wooden Spoke

4th Annual Houston Barbecue Festival at NRG Park

  • Date: Sunday, May 22, 2016
  • Time: 1pm to 5pm
  • Location: NRG Park, 1 NRG Pkwy, Houston, TX 77054
  • Parking: Paid lot parking is available in the surrounding area
  • Admission: Tickets are $60 not including ticket fees and sell out fast; entry into the festival offers unlimited sample portions from each participating Houston barbecue joint
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Cody Swann is a writer and musician born and raised in Houston. When he isn't recording or touring the country with his band, Wild Moccasins, he can be found covering live music and arts events for 365 Things to Do in Houston.