Welcome to the Pepsi Wyoming State BBQ Championship and Bluegrass Festival! Each year, the 3rd weekend in August, this annual event is held in Worland, Wyoming. Since its start in 2004, this event has grown to include not only great BBQ and Bluegrass music, but also a Car Show, Brewfest, Kids Q Competition, 5K walk-run, and lots of fun! We look forward to having you join us for our 21st annual Bluegrass Festival.

Schedule of Events

August 14, 2025

5:00-9:00 pm - Brewfest: $20.00 unlimited samples. Must be 21 to enter. ID's required. Music by DJ Daniel
Sample a variety of craft beers. Brats & Pork sandwiches available to purchase.
Water. lemonade & Pepsi products also available.

August 15, 2025

4:00pm - Grounds open
5:00pm - Cooks meeting
5:30pm - Opening Ceremonies
6:00pm - Bluegrass Music begins
6:00-7:00pm - Band: Scrapetown
7:15-8:15pm - Band: North Fork Crossing
8:30-9:30pm - Band: Release the Squirrels

August 16, 2025

7:30am - 5K BBQ Bluegrass Run - Click here for Registration
7:00am - 9:00am - Pancake Breakfast (Next to the stage)
8:00am - 4:00pm - Car Show
9:30am - Kids Q (south sided of big red barn by covered eating area)
12:00 pm - Competition begins for cookers
12:30pm - 8:30pm - Bluegrass Music
12:30 - 1:30pm - Band: Scrapetown
1:45 - 2:45 - Band: North Fork Crossing
2:30 - 3:45 - People's Choice
3:00 - 4:00pm - Band: Release the Squirrels
4:30 - 5:00pm - Kids Q & BBQ Awards (on stage)
5:00 - 6:00pm - Band: Scrapetown
6:15 - 7:15pm - Band: North Fork Crossing 7:30-8:30pm-Band: Release the Squirrels
10pm: Event close

Date:
August 14-16, 2025

Location:
Washakie County Fairgrounds - 501 15 Mile Rd, Worland, WY 82401.

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