The Beginning of Mile High BBQ Fest

Mile High BBQ Fest was created with the vision of building more than just a BBQ competition.

The goal from the beginning has been to create a large-scale western lifestyle and entertainment festival that brings together championship BBQ, live music, western culture, community experiences, food, hospitality, and Colorado energy into one immersive weekend event.

Inspired by the culture surrounding live-fire cooking, outdoor entertainment, western heritage, and large community gatherings, Mile High BBQ Fest is being designed as a long-term festival experience that can continue growing year after year.

Built Around Competition & Community

At its core, Mile High BBQ Fest is rooted in:

authentic BBQ competition culture
live-fire cooking traditions
community involvement
western lifestyle identity
entertainment and live music
audience engagement
Colorado festival culture

The festival is intended to create an atmosphere where competitors, guests, businesses, artists, sponsors, and families all feel connected to the experience.

More Than a Traditional BBQ Competition

From the beginning, the vision for Mile High BBQ Fest has been to combine:

championship BBQ competitions
large-scale live entertainment
western attractions and activities
Vendor Village and Marketplace experiences
Beer Garden and hospitality environments
family-friendly programming
immersive audience experiences
a major Saturday night concert finale

The goal is to create an event that feels larger than a traditional competition while still remaining deeply connected to authentic BBQ culture.

A Long-Term Vision

Mile High BBQ Fest is being developed with a long-term vision of becoming:

a major annual Colorado festival
a destination for BBQ teams and live entertainment audiences
a western lifestyle experience
a community gathering tradition
a platform for regional tourism and business growth
one of the premier entertainment weekends in the region

As the event grows, the festival experience is expected to continue expanding through larger competitions, enhanced entertainment programming, increased audience attendance, and stronger community partnerships.