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The Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival takes place in downtown Kennesaw on Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The festival stretches along Main Street, with concerts at the amphitheater at Depot Park.
Admission and entertainment is FREE, but you’ll want to bring your wallet for food and drink.
The free concerts take place on Friday night and all day Saturday, and you can see the music line-up below.
There is also a ticketed VIP Tasting Experience that comes with a fee. It’s cheaper if you buy tickets online in advance.
There will also be dozens of vendors selling BBQ and other food items.
Alcohol is available for purchase by those 21 and over.
No pets, please.
Festival Hours:
Friday — 6 to 10 p.m.
Saturday — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Visit the festival website
The festival takes place around the amphitheater in Depot Park, and along Main Street in downtown Kennesaw.
Depot Park is located at:
2828 Cherokee Street
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Parking & street closure info here
2026 music schedule
So far we just know the headline acts, but will update when the full lineup is announced.
Saturday at 6 p.m. — Tigirlily Gold
Saturday at 8 p.m. — Chayce Beckham
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