Everybody's Favorite BBQ & Hot Sauce Festival
Cleveland, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana. Past edition
- Dates
- June 12–14, 2026 (Cleveland) Date has passed
06/12/26 – 06/14/26 Cleveland, OH
July 31–August 2, 2026 (Indianapolis) Date has passed07/31/26 – 08/02/26 Indianapolis, IN
- Where
- Cleveland, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana
- Official site
- Everybody's Favorite BBQ & Hot Sauce Festival: home and 2026 tour schedule
Our take written by Pepperheads
The listed Cleveland stop (June 12–14, 2026) and Indianapolis stop (July 31–August 2, 2026) have ended. The festival's FAQ said tickets bought on site carry an additional $5 surcharge, that there is no discount for children, students or senior citizens, that pets are not allowed and that coolers, food or beverage cannot be brought in. It said the event is wheelchair-accessible and continues unless cancelled by a city official.
The tour schedule excerpt does not name a venue for either stop. These are past-edition details, not an invitation to attend.
Past-edition details from its own site
Tickets at the gate
Tickets will also be on sale at the event. There will be additional $5. Surcharge for tickets purchased on-site on the day of the event.
Discounts
Is there a discount for Children, Students or Senior Citizens? No.
Pets
No pets are allowed.
Coolers
Can I bring coolers, food, or beverage? NO
Accessibility
Is the event wheelchair-accessible? Yes
Weather
The event will continue unless cancelled by a city official.
Seating
GA Middle Section (General Admission) – bring your own chairs