All things ‘queing and brewing is returning to Harrup Park this November, with the De Goey Contractors Mackay BBQ and Beer Festival.
Mark Saturday November 12 on the calendar to experience some of the most succulent meat you’ve ever experienced, matched with superb sauces and accompanied by bubbles and beer. It’s low and slow cooking by some of the best pit masters in the region, where you get to sample the best in the business.
Enjoy a day out in the sun with friends listening to live music, eating some great food and drinking your choice of over 50 Australian and international beers.
In 2021 the Mackay BBQ and Beer Festival worked with the Australasian Barbecue Alliance to bring an official round of the Australian Barbecue Championships to Mackay. The competition was named ‘The BBQ Battle’ and saw 20 teams travel to Mackay to compete in the lucrative Barbecue Championship Round with $9,500 in prize money.
This year they’re doing it again, looking to bring back all the big names! Registrations are now open.
Come along and watch as local legends battle it out to win Mackay’s Best Beard & Mullet Competitions. Entry is free to anyone on the day and there is still plenty of time left to grow a winning mullet or beard.
It wouldn’t be the De Goey Contractors Mackay BBQ and Beer Festival without the famous Chilli Eating Contest. Can you handle the heat? Registrations are now open – find applications on the event’s website.
The event will feature live entertainment from Kyle LIONHART, French Press, Nortica and more throughout the day.
Harrup Park General Manager, Adrian Young said, “We’re extremely excited to be doing this amazing event again in 2022!
“It was a great experience to have a sanctioned ABA event in Mackay with teams traveling across Queensland to compete on our grounds.
“This year we’re also making an effort to get more independent breweries on board to help showcase their beers.”
What: De Goey Contractors Mackay BBQ and Beer Festival
When: Saturday November 12, 12pm – 8pm
Where: Harrup Park
Tickets: $15 + Booking fee - mackaybbqandbeerfestival.com.au
