Posted in Pittsburgh May 15, 2018 by

You Don’t Want To Miss This Mouthwatering BBQ Festival Near Pittsburgh This Summer

Summer’s comin’ early this year! What’s one of the best parts about summer? Why, all the barbecuing, of course. Just step outside, take a deep breath, and mmmm…mmmm. That sweet smell of barbecue. It smells so good you can almost taste it, right? Don’t wait until the start of summer to enjoy the great taste. Get your BBQ fix early this year with a visit to this mouthwatering BBQ festival near Pittsburgh.

Just how far would you go to indulge in simply scrumptious BBQ from an assortment of the area's most popular BBQ restaurants and food trucks?
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Journey just an hour and a half from downtown Pittsburgh to the 3rd Annual Clarion BBQ Festival, slated for May 18-20, 2018. The three-day festival kicks off each day at 11 a.m.
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So, grab your family and friends and get ready for a weekend of delicious BBQ, live entertainment, and a kids zone.
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Visit the many vendors set to be on hand, including Smoky B's, Rub-N-Tug BBQ, and The Triple R Roadhouse.
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Of course, dessert's on the menu. Enjoy a sweet treat from such vendors as Sweet Euphoria Bake Shoppe and the Meadows Custard.
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Bring a chair and take in live musical performances from such bands as Phoenix Rising, set to perform on Friday night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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And, watch expert woodcarvers use chainsaws to transform wood into a fantastic piece of artwork. Check out the woodcarvers and participate in the auctions each day beginning at 4 p.m.
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A $5 donation is requested for admission. However, seniors 65 and older and children 12 and under are free.
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The Clarion BBQ Festival will be held at the Clarion Mall, located at 22631 PA-68, Clarion, PA 16214.
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For more information, visit the Clarion BBQ Festival's official Facebook page.

Indulge in scrumptious barbecue at this unforgettable BBQ festival near Pittsburgh. Until then, satisfy those BBQ cravings with a visit to one of these BBQ restaurants in the Burgh that will make your taste buds go crazy.

Address: 22631 PA-68, Clarion, PA 16214