BBQ EVENT

Riverway Meats BBQ Battle 2027 – Townsville

Riverway Meats BBQ Battle returns to Bartlett Park in Townsville, Queensland, on 21–22 May 2027 for a weekend dedicated to barbecue, competition and community. The event brings together Australian BBQ Alliance teams competing in low-and-slow barbecue and Steak Cookoff Association competitors putting their grilling skills to the test. Visitors can also enjoy cooking demonstrations, tastings, live entertainment and the Grillyard Experience featuring Mabel, the event's custom offset smoker. With a mix of serious competition and family-friendly festival activities, BBQ Battle celebrates the people and traditions behind Australia's growing barbecue scene.