# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Montana Pitmaster Classic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the 9th annual Montana Pitmaster Classic! This family friendly, community event is open to the public and everyone is welcome! Join us to support a great cause as the food and drink proceeds go directly to our local Gallatin Valley YMCA in supporting our youth and scholarship programs.

Professional and amateur contestants from all over the US and Canada come to compete for the Montana State Championship of BBQ in the categories of chicken, pork ribs, pork, and brisket.

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟴 | 𝟱 𝗣𝗠 - 𝟴 𝗣𝗠
Bring your appetite! Surrounding the main competition is the 'Que for a Cause on Friday, Aug 28th, where a variety of competing teams will be serving specialty foods, and music will be playing to make for a great family event. A large percentage of all proceeds from the Montana Pitmaster Classic will go directly toward supporting our community and the Gallatin Valley YMCA.

𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟵 | 𝟭𝟮 𝗣𝗠 - 𝟰 𝗣𝗠
Want to try a real competition BBQ?A select number of competitors will be selling their delicious competition BBQ turn-ins starting at 12 pm.

Join us at noon to check out the biggest names in BBQ; Traeger, Ooni, Weber, and Recteq. Their professional grillmasters will be on-hand to showcase grills, reveal new products, give live demos, host educational classes, and teach new and innovative ways to produce great barbecue. Classes are scheduled to start at 12pm.

Stick around until 4 pm to see who will be crowned the 2026 Montana Pitmaster Champion! The overall highest-scoring competitor in all categories will become the Grand Champion of the tournament and state champion, making them eligible for the Kansas City Royal (one of the biggest bbq competitions in the world!)

Learn More → 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿.𝗰𝗼𝗺
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bozeman/2026-montana-pitmaster-classic/200030214104210
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, contests, sports, workshops, tournaments, fourth-of-july-bbq-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 90

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bozeman
- **state**: MT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1243 W Oak St, Bozeman, MT, United States, Montana 59715
- **lat**: 45.69391
- **long**: -111.05333
- **full address**: 1243 W Oak St, Bozeman, MT, United States, Montana 59715

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2026 Montana Pitmaster Classic
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Montana Pitmaster Classic being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Montana Pitmaster Classic takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1243 W Oak St, Bozeman, MT, United States, Montana 59715.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Montana Pitmaster Classic?
  - **A:** 2026 Montana Pitmaster Classic is organized by Montana Pitmaster Classic.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Montana Pitmaster Classic is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bozeman, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 90+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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