Brew & Que Festival
Barbecue, craft beer and live music in downtown Bessemer City.
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About Brew & Que Festival
Every fall, downtown Bessemer City comes alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Brew & Que Festival! This annual celebration brings together the best of Southern living: barbecue, craft beer from local brewers, and live music that fills the streets.
At the heart of the festival is the BBQ competition, sanctioned by the Southern BBQ Network, where pitmasters fire up their smokers and showcase the art of slow-cooked barbecue. Local craft breweries set up along the streets, and a wide variety of food vendors serve festival favorites, sides and sweet treats.
The Brew & Que Festival is a gathering of neighbors, friends, and families, all coming together to celebrate the heartfelt charm of Bessemer City.
Past years
2026
The 2026 festival ran Friday, October 2 from 6 to 10 pm in downtown Bessemer City, with the SBN-sanctioned BBQ competition and live entertainment from Julio and the Saltines on Friday night. The Nothing “Butt” Competition, a non-BBQ tasting contest between cook teams, was part of the 5th annual festival.