# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hog Days of Summer BBQ Competition 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Get ready for a day filled with smoke, friendly competition, and some of the best barbecue you’ll find anywhere.

Hog Days of Summer brings championship pitmasters from across the region to Rural King in Bloomington for a full day of barbecue competition. Watch teams tend their pits, meet the cooks, and experience the sights, sounds, and aromas that make competition barbecue unlike anything else.

Throughout the day, certified barbecue judges will determine the champions in four KCBS-style categories:

🍗 Chicken
🐖 Pork Ribs
🐷 Pork
🥩 Brisket

Whether you’re a lifelong barbecue fan or just curious what competition barbecue is all about, Hog Days of Summer is a chance to see these talented teams in action.

Admission details, public activities, and additional event information will be announced as they’re finalized.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Rural King for a day of great barbecue and great company.

Location:
Rural King
3201 W. State Road 45
Bloomington, Indiana 47403
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/hog-days-of-summer-bbq-competition/200030356461534
- **Event Categories**: contests, fourth-of-july-bbq-festivals, sports, koningsdag
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 128

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomington
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3201 West State Road 45, Bloomington, IN
- **lat**: 39.14301
- **long**: -86.57485
- **full address**: 3201 West State Road 45, Bloomington, IN, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Hog Days of Summer BBQ Competition
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hog Days of Summer BBQ Competition  being held?
  - **A:** Hog Days of Summer BBQ Competition  takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am at 3201 West State Road 45, Bloomington, IN, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hog Days of Summer BBQ Competition ?
  - **A:** Hog Days of Summer BBQ Competition  is organized by Hog Days of Summer.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hog Days of Summer BBQ Competition  is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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