Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival
Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival brings barbecue, food, drinks, live entertainment, and downtown festival fun to Kennesaw.
About Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival
A Kennesaw barbecue and music festival with food, barbecue, desserts, cold drinks, and live entertainment.
Dates & Schedule
- Event DateOctober 16–17, 2026
Annual October barbecue festival
What to Expect
Highlights
Family friendly, Food vendors, Live music
Admission & Tickets
Festival admission details will be added here when available. The Saturday Tasting Experience is a separate ticketed activity.
Parking
Downtown parking is available throughout Kennesaw. The city recommends using its mobile app for public parking lots, directions, and the interactive parking map.
Vendors & Food
The festival includes barbecue, country music, food and beverage vendors, general merchandise vendors, nonprofit booths, sponsors, volunteers, and a Saturday Tasting Experience with barbecue samples, peach creations, and wing entries.
Family & Pet Notes
This event is family friendly.
Planning Notes
This event kicks off Friday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and continues Saturday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM at the United Bankshares Amphitheater at Depot Park in downtown Kennesaw. Downtown parking is available, but review city guidance for directions to public parking lots, street access, live entertainment updates, and vendor details before heading in. The Saturday Tasting Experience runs from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM and requires a separate ticket.