The Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle

The BBQ Battle, which is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, the largest competitive barbecue organization in the world, has been a summertime staple since 1993, welcoming an estimated 100,000 guests annually for its raucous barbecue cookoffs while raising millions of dollars for DC community organizations and charities. It’s easily accessible from Metro’s Archives or Smithsonian stations, and by bike. Learn more about this year’s Bike to the Battle here.

Tickets for the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle are priced at $20 for one-day passes, $30 for weekend passes, and $60 for a family pack of four tickets for one-day admission. For special discounted buy-one-get-one-free admission, visit any Giant store and purchase two products from the official product list, available in-store.