# Event Details

- **Event Name**: THE CITY OF GRANITE CITY AND THE DISTRICT PRESENTS - SIZZLIN ON 66 BBQ COMPETITION! 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🔥 GET READY, GRANITE CITY — SIZZLIN’ ON 66 IS COMING! 🔥

Historic Downtown Granite City is heating up for Sizzlin’ on 66 BBQ Competition, happening October 9 & 10, 2026! 🍖🔥

A huge thank you to our Contributor, Great Rivers And Routes! 
www.riversandroutes.com

SANCTIONED BY: ST. LOUIS BBQ SOCIETY 


Join us for two days packed with incredible BBQ, live music, competition, food vendors, games, and Route 66 fun!

🎶 LIVE MUSIC
🎸 Friday, October 9 | The Gusto Band | 6–10 PM
🎤 Saturday, October 10 | Scott & Mechelle | 1–4 PM

🔥 FRIDAY — AMATEUR COMPETITION
Get ready for the Pork Steak Showdown, featuring special guest PizzaBable judging the 1 Bite Challenge!

🏆 SATURDAY — PROFESSIONAL BBQ COMPETITION
Competitors will battle it out in:
🐔 Chicken
🍖 Ribs
🐷 Pork
🥩 Beef Brisket

💰 $5,000 IN PAYOUTS!
🏆 Grand Champion — $1,200
🏆 Reserve Grand Champion — $800
      
SATURDAY - CATEGORY WINNERS PAYOUTS
1ST PLACE - $300
2ND PLACE - $200
3RD PLACE - $100
4TH PLACE - $75
5TH PLACE - $75

And the best part? NO ENTRY FEE!

Bring your family, bring your friends, and come hungry! This is more than a BBQ competition — it’s a celebration of Granite City, great food, live music, community, and historic Route 66! ❤️🔥

📍 Historic Downtown District — Granite City, Illinois
📅 October 9 & 10, 2026

🔥 BBQ. MUSIC. ROUTE 66. GRANITE CITY. 🔥
You won’t want to miss SIZZLIN’ ON 66!

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/granite-city/the-city-of-granite-city-and-the-district-presents-sizzlin-on-66-bbq-competition/200030578354536
- **Event Categories**: Music, Contests, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Granite City
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Civic Park
- **lat**: 38.70172191199
- **long**: -90.149694161092
- **full address**: Civic Park, 1319 Niedringhaus Ave, Granite City, IL 62040, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is THE CITY OF GRANITE CITY AND THE DISTRICT PRESENTS - SIZZLIN ON 66 BBQ COMPETITION!  being held?
  - **A:** THE CITY OF GRANITE CITY AND THE DISTRICT PRESENTS - SIZZLIN ON 66 BBQ COMPETITION!  takes place on Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Civic Park, 1319 Niedringhaus Ave, Granite City, IL 62040, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing THE CITY OF GRANITE CITY AND THE DISTRICT PRESENTS - SIZZLIN ON 66 BBQ COMPETITION! ?
  - **A:** THE CITY OF GRANITE CITY AND THE DISTRICT PRESENTS - SIZZLIN ON 66 BBQ COMPETITION!  is organized by The District in Granite City, IL.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** THE CITY OF GRANITE CITY AND THE DISTRICT PRESENTS - SIZZLIN ON 66 BBQ COMPETITION!  is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Granite City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If THE CITY OF GRANITE CITY AND THE DISTRICT PRESENTS - SIZZLIN ON 66 BBQ COMPETITION!  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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