| Festival Information
What's Happening & When | Location, Maps & Parking
The 19th Annual BBQ ON THE BOW Festival is a free, fun and family event held on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Please click here for a last year's printable brochure.
Pre-Festival Events - Team Competitions
Saturday, September 3:
Main Day Festival - Open to the Public - Smokin Hot Sunday!
Sunday, September 4:
The BBQ on the Bow "Alberta Championship"12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Turn-In Times)
Talented teams of chefs from Canada and the U.S. will vie for over $10,200 in CASH, PRIZES & TROPHIES and the title of "Alberta Champion". All cooking must be done on charcoal, wood or wood pellet barbecues (also called 'Smokers' or 'Pits'). Who can cook the best ribs, pork butt, brisket or poultry over slow burning wood or charcoal?
The Children's Craft Tent - 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Fun for kids of all ages. Join us in the Children's Craft Tent for children's activities, crafts and Just Kidding Performers with "Pippi and Freddy".
Main Stage Entertainment - 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Bring a chair and enjoy a great day of family entertainment on the BBQ On The Bow Festival Main Stage located on the roadway of Barclay Parade Road.
| Sunday Main Stage Entertainment |
| Hosted by: |
Jim Powers |
| 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM |
Westwinds Music Society |
| 11:40 PM - 12:00 PM |
Jesse Wall, Annie Pattison |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Alex Boisselle Trio |
| 1:10 PM - 1:30 PM |
Jillian O'Connell, Eden Hildebrand |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Steve Pineo Trio |
| 2:40 PM - 3:40 PM |
Tim Williams |
| 3:55 PM - 5:30 PM |
Mike Clark Band |
| 5:30 PM |
BBQ Awards Ceremony for
"Grand Champion" |
| 6:00 PM |
Event ends |
"Calgary Idols" – 11:40 AM and 1:10 PM
The Stampede Talent Search will be performing on our Main Stage. Don't miss seeing these wonderful youth performers rise to fame.
Street Zone - 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM - located along Barclay Parade Road
A fun and colorful mix of Vendors, Performing Arts Groups & Local Community Displays.
BBQ on the Bow Kitchen - 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Sponsored by the Alberta Producers, Alberta Livestock & Meat Agency Ltd & Barbecues Galore
Learn the secrets of our celebrity chefs as they demonstrate and grill up their favorite recipes.
| 10:30 – 11:00 |
Alberta Produce |
Chef Fred Bloom, International Pacific Sales |
| 11:00 - 12:00 |
Alberta Bison |
Chef Dana Rogers, Port O Call Hotel |
| 12:00 - 1:00 |
Alberta Turkey |
Chef Fred Bloom & Chef Dana Rogers |
| 1:00 - 2:00 |
Alberta Beef |
Chuck Groeneveld, AB Beef Industry |
| 2:00 - 3:00 |
Alberta Chicken |
Chef Jody Barned, Jo Jo's BBQ |
| 3:00 - 4:00 |
Alberta Pork |
Nathan Brock, Brox Home Food & Wood Smoked BBQ |
BBQ Food Pit & Concession - Holy Smoke BBQ and Big T's BBQ Smokehouse
Food for sale to the general public - located north end of Street Zone.Enjoy real southern style smoked BBQ - Pulled Pork, Beef Brisket & Chicken Sands, Racks of Ribs, Chili & Cheese, Deep Fried Pickles and Shack Fries. Specialty soda pops and water available.
Public Patio seating located on Barclay Parade sponsored by Majestic Tents Rentals.
The General Store - Sun. 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM & ( Sat. 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM ) Goods For Sale To Public – Cash only.
Featuring a number of Alberta products, Fresh Alberta Corn, Pesticide-Free Tomatoes from Paradise Hill Farms, Cold Press Canola Oils from Highwood Crossing Organic Farm. The real thing "Canadian Club BBQ Sauces" made in Canada, and our own BBQ On The Bow Sauces. It's a good time to stock up on gifts for you and your friends.
Check out our "Book Signing Tent" and get a signed copy by one of our local well known book authors – Wendy Turnbull, John Gilchrist and Donna Blazer.
Planet Foods: Enjoy free freshly brewed cups of Kicking Horse Coffee - donations accepted with proceeds to support local charity.
Location, Maps & Parking
The BBQ On The Bow Festival is located at Eau Claire Festival Market in the city plaza between the Sheraton Hotel, YMCA, Eau Claire Market and bridge to Princes Island Park.
Maps:
Parking:
- The Eau Claire Impark lot at the south end of the market at 2nd Ave and 2nd St. is the closest pay lot available.
- Parking is available around the Eau Claire Festival Market site at both parking meters and a variety of paid parking lots within easy walking distance from the competition site and downtown.
- Free street parking all day Sunday.
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