Fairfield Bay Blues & BBQ 2026 Brings Live Music, Memphis BBQ Competition and Family Fun May 22 and 23, 2026
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Fairfield Bay Blues & BBQ Returns May 22–23 With Live Music, BBQ Competition and Family Fun
The annual Blues & BBQ festival is returning to the Fairfield Bay Entertainment District on Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, bringing 2 days packed with live blues music, award-winning barbecue, food vendors and family fun to Fairfield Bay.
The event will take place at 100 Lost Creek Parkway and will feature the Memphis BBQ Network competition where pitmasters from across Arkansas and beyond will compete for top honors in ribs and pulled pork categories. Competitors will battle for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards, People’s Choice honors and the coveted Grand Champion title.
Festivalgoers can enjoy live band performances, food and craft vendors, beer, barbecue and activities for the entire family throughout the 2-day celebration.
A community baggo tournament will also be held during the festival with proceeds benefiting the local animal shelter. Organizers encourage teams and families to participate while supporting a great local cause.
Anyone interested in entering the BBQ competition can request an application by emailing editor@lakeareaweekly.com
or calling Dan at 501-884-6010.
Blues & BBQ is expected to draw visitors from across North Central Arkansas for a weekend full of music, food and entertainment in Fairfield Bay.
