Food, Fun & Philanthropy. The Great American Barbecue Festival has made its move to the Overland Park International Trade Center (OPTC), 6800 W 115th Street, off of I-435 and Metcalf, for its May 20-21st BBQ blowout. Civic Philanthropist John Rubenstein has donated the 10 acre facility to generate excitement for the area, and to bring Kansas City’s BBQ heritage closer to home.


"New Central Location Could Draw up to 40,000 Families and Foodies from Across the Metro"

--Great American Barbecue

The Festival is play host to over 180 championship caliber cooking team each vying for over $40,000 in prize money. There will be over 5,000 pounds of pork to be sampled, a "People's Choice" award, "Kids Cue" BBQ content, the Worlds of Fun Kids Zone, live music, foreworks and much more!

The Great American Barbecue Festival is the worlds second largest sanctioned BBQ contest. It draws contestants from all over and fans near and far. Be sure to visit this coming weekend May 20th and 21st. Don't forget the new location is at the Overland Park International Trade Center.

About the Great American Barbecue Fundraising
The Great American Barbecue is a fundraiser for the 25-to-1 Fund, a 501 (c)(3) organization affiliated with the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. Net proceeds from the event will go to Fox 4 Love Fund, Guadalupe Center, Kookers Kare and food donations to St. Mary’s Food Kitchen of Kansas city, KS.