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🔥 BBQ & Brew Festival
The City of Yuma invites the community to Downtown Yuma for the annual BBQ & Brew Festival on Saturday, February 28, from 12 - 9 PM. This free, family-friendly event brings together barbecue, live music, and friendly competition for a full day of food, fun, and entertainment.
Enjoy a variety of barbecue styles from local vendors, live performances throughout the day, and interactive experiences for all ages. Attendees can also take part in the People’s Choice BBQ competition while teams compete in a KCBS-sanctioned cooking contest recognized nationwide.
Event Information
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 12 - 9 PM
Location: Downtown Yuma, Main Street
Ages: All ages
Admission: Free
Dates and times are subject to change.
Contact
Brissa Garcia
Special Events Coordinator
Phone: (928) 373-5208
Email: brissa.garcia@yumaaz.gov
Mayor’s Live Cook-Off
Catch the action at 4 PM near the Main Street roundabout as Mayor Douglas Nicholls faces off against Stevo’s BBQ, the 2025 BBQ & Brew grand champion, in a live cooking challenge.
BBQ Competition
Watch teams compete in the KCBS-sanctioned Best in the Desert Southwest cooking contest, and vote for your favorite in the People’s Choice competition.
Performances
Enjoy live music throughout the day plus dance and community performances that keep Downtown Yuma energized from afternoon into the evening.
🎶 Live Music Lineup
The BBQ & Brew Festival features live music throughout the day, bringing high-energy performances to Downtown Yuma and keeping the celebration going from afternoon into the evening.
- American Soldier: A Tribute to Toby Keith
- Nashville 90: Country tribute band
- Big Bad Wolf
- Bobby Trujillo y sus Estelares del Norte
Performance times and the full event schedule will be announced closer to the event date.
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