Lodi Beer Fest & State BBQ Championship

Presented by F & M Bank

1:00-5:00 PM

VIP Tasting - 1:00-2:00 PM

• Entry one hour before General Admission
• Beer tasting from up to 50 breweries
• Commemorative tasting glass
• Live music and games
• Commemorative backpack

Pets are not permitted.

Designated driver tickets are $15 and are available online or at the door.

Gate for entry to the event close at 4:00 PM.

California State BBQ Championship sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS),

Contestants cook 4 meats:

• Chicken
• Pork Ribs
• Boston Port Roast (Pork Shoulder/Boston Butt)
• Beef Brisket

Which may be cooked using heat sources of

• Wood
• Pellets
• Charcoal (lump or briquettes)

Entries are judged blindly on the following criteria:

• Appearance
• Tenderness
• Taste

For more information and to sign up click here..

If more than 15 teams enter the contest the winner will be sent to the “World Series of BBQ” known as Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue (draw) and an American Royal Invitational Qualifier, as well as a Team of the Year (ToY) event.

The Lodi Grape Festival grounds has limited amount of R.V. parking available for people attending the event. R.V.'s or trailers of any size are accepted.

For only $30 which includes water and electric hook-ups, you can camp overnight just steps away from the event. Tickets to the event must be purchased separately.

To make a reservation please click here to make a reservation and submit payment. We will be in touch with instructions for your arrival. RV parking does not include event admission.

If you have any questions please feel free to call (209) 369-2771 or e-mail brandy@grapefestival.com.