5th Annual Troy Pig Out | Events

TROY - On Saturday, July 14, and Sunday, July 15, the fifth annual Troy Pig Out BBQ festival will be held at the Riverfront Park in Downtown Troy.

The Troy Pig Out is back this summer for its 5th year, bringing the best BBQ the Capital Region has to offer to downtown Troy, July 13 & 14. Come party in the new Riverfront Park for two jammed packed days full of music, chef demonstrations, children's activities, and what else? Great BBQ of course!

Over 30 teams, all sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society will compete for 'Victor', life size golden pig that goes to the winners, and over $5,000 in prizes. Come out and see how the pros do it, ask them questions, and watch as they prepare their entries.

Hungry? Good. The Pig Out features BBQ vendors from across the country, smoking and grilling ribs, brisket, pulled pork, chicken, you name it. 

Saturday kicks off at 11:00 am with live music all day. Don't miss the top chefs giving demonstrations throughout the day in our cook's tent and an awesome FIREWORKS DISPLAY STARTING AT 9:30 PM!

Peoples Choice Rib Championship, sponsored by Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Beginning at 5:00pm, help crown the People's Choice Rib champ! At just $1 per rib, you can sample them all, and help raise money for the National Kidney Foundation! This is your one big chance to taste BBQ prepared by our BBQ teams competing for the state championship! (Hey, don't worry...if you miss this part, there are TONS of BBQ vendors for you to try!!)

It works like this: At 4:00pm, tickets will go on sale for $1.00 each at a ticket booth by the competitor area. Buy your tickets at 4pm and start sampling at 5:00! Buy as many as you like. 1 ticket gets you one rib. Every person who buys rib tickets will also receive a special ballot. After you have tasted all the ribs you care to try, mark your top three favorite teams on your ballot, and turn it back in at the ticket booth.  We have 8,000 tickets to sell - first come, first serve!! WE WILL SELL OUT FAST AT 4:00PM!!!!! 

On Sunday, the focus turns to the New York State Championship. Watch as the pros compete for the Grand Championship.  Enjoy more great food, and live music again throughout the day including the Troy Music Academy Kids All Star Jam.  We'll also be hosting a fun crafting event for kids under the chef demo tent.