FAQ

Each ticket is good for one day (Friday, September 13 or Saturday, September 14.) We’ve got lots of fun stuff in store each day, so buy two tickets if you’d like to join us for both!

Friday, September 13: 3pm to 9pm
Saturday, September 14: 12pm to 9pm

Sorry, but pets are not allowed. Service animals are of course welcome.

Absolutely! We welcome people of all ages!

Sorry, but all ticket sales are final, and we will be having the event rain or shine.

Yes, chairs are allowed.

Pets, outside food, coolers, glass bottles, skates, bikes and scooters are not permitted at Buds, Blues & BBQ.

While you can watch the teams cooking for certified judges throughout the weekend, health code doesn’t permit them to sell or sample to attendees. But some of the best BBQ restaurants in the country will be selling at the event, including some who are also competing!

Be sure to check out the People’s Choice Rib Burn where you get to be the judge. For just $5, you can sample six mouth-watering two-ounce rib portions and vote for your favorite in this delicious democracy.

MIDWAY TRAVEL PLAZA
6401 Highway 40 W.
Columbia, MO

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