Featuring award-winning BBQ vendors from across the UK and beyond, Fume Barbecue Festival is your chance to taste a variety of BBQ styles. Each vendor is handpicked for their unique approach to BBQ, ensuring an unforgettable culinary journey. From succulent ribs to mouth-watering briskets, our vendors will showcase their best dishes for you to savor.

Alongside demos and workshops from the best pit masters in the world we bring the exhilarating Wing Eating Competition, Hot Dog Eating Premiership and a host of live entertainment. Witness daring contestants tackle the heat and mass a race against time and spice. Join the excitement, support the brave participants and learn the secrets of the smoke and fire game.

Complement your gourmet BBQ with our exclusive selection of handcrafted cocktails and artisanal craft beers. Our bespoke bar menu is designed to perfectly pair with the robust flavors of BBQ, featuring the best of local breweries and innovative mixology. From refreshing to bold, find your perfect sip at Fume Barbecue Festival.

Fume Barbecue Festival is set to make a stunning 2025 Manchester debut, promising to captivate and delight you! Brace yourself for an electrifying lineup of attractions, featuring DJs, live performances, the legendary Hot Hog Eating, Hot Wing Eating Competitions and Demonstrations from the best pitmasters at home and abroad and a lot of other thrilling surprises yet to be unveiled. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!