MD State BBQ Bash

The MD State BBQ Bash is a barbecue-themed street festival featuring the Maryland State BBQ Championship with more than 25 competition teams from the Mid-Atlantic area competing for cash prizes and the chance to compete in the Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, TN and The American Royal in Kansas City, MO. Additionally, 40 amateur teams compete in the MD State BBQ Bash Tailgate Challenge for ribs and chicken. For over 20 years, this event has been one of the largest and most anticipated in Downtown Bel Air, featuring great food, music, and people.