Events
Kings Dominion hosting BBQ & Brew Fest featuring different local breweries each weekend in August
This year’s menu includes dishes inspired by the BBQ styles from Hawaii, Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina and more. Those 21 and older can quench their thirst with a variety of craft beers from the area’s best local breweries.
Kings Dominion’s Executive Chef and culinary team are firing up the smoker for the fourth annual BBQ & Brew Fest featuring more dates, more BBQ, and more local craft beer. And the celebration goes all month long.
This year’s menu includes dishes inspired by the BBQ styles from Hawaii, Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina and more. Those 21 and older can quench their thirst with a variety of craft beers from the area’s best local breweries.
Chef Tiffanie Blackmon has created dishes that feature classic southern recipes and guest favorites with unique twists including her signature dry rub ribs and moonshine pulled pork egg rolls.
Dining locations in the Candy Apple Grove section of the park will also feature limited-time menu items such as Memphis Mac and Cheese at the Mac Bowl and Smoked Wings and Apple Butter BBQ Sauce at The Pit.
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, BBQ & Brew Fest will feature a local brewery of the day:
- August 4: Legend Brewing Co.
- August 5: Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
- August 10: Bold Rock Hard Cider
- August 11: Kindred Spirit Brewing
- August 12: South Street Brewing Company
- August 17: Boston Beer
- August 18: Ballast Point
- August 19: Stone Brewing
Live music and entertainment from local bands and family-friendly outdoor games will also be featured each day of the event.
BBQ & Brew Fest runs each day August 4th through 19th from noon to 8:00 PM. BBQ & Brew Fest entertainment is included with park admission. To purchase beer or food, park guests can buy tasting cards either online or at the park.


