World-class barbecue festival will return to AT&T Stadium this fall

Q BBQ Fest will return to Arlington this fall with a dozen world-class pitmasters including local favorites Hurtado Barbecue.

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Hurtado was voted a Texas Monthly Top 50 barbecue destination in 2021. | Photo by Hurtado Barbecue

Grab your stretchy pants — some of the best barbecue pitmasters in the country will be at AT&T Stadium this fall for Q BBQ Fest.

Happening Saturday, Oct. 7 + Sunday, Oct. 8 in Arlington, guests can expect delicious barbecue cooked by 12 world-class and award-winning pitmasters, live music, a rib-eating contest, and live cooking demonstrations.

Local favorites in attendance include Arlington’s Hurtado Barbecue, Dallas’s LORO Asian Smokehouse, and Argyle’s 407 BBQ.

Tickets include all-you-can-eat barbecue with the option to upgrade to a VIP Experience. Here’s a breakdown of the ticket pricing:

  • General Admission | $69 | Parking, barbecue, and three hours of entry
  • VIP | $139 | Parking, all-you-can-drink beverages, VIP-only pitmasters, exclusive lounge, four hours of entry
  • Teens ages 13-20 | $35
  • Kids 12 and under | Free

The event is produced in partnership with the Dallas Cowboys and Miller Lite by Eximius Productions.