# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Downtown Do the Que-Hastings BBQ Competition
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 am
- **Event Description**: Join us on Saturday, August 22 for a full day of competition BBQ, great food, live music, and community fun. Teams will compete in Pork Ribs and Pork Butt, then serve samples to event attendees during the BBQ feed.

There’s something for everyone:
? Pickle Competition
?‍? Kids Que (17 & under)
? Local craft beer & margaritas
? Cornbread & desserts
? Yard games
? Live concert after the BBQ feed

? Competition entry fee is just $50 and is fully reimbursed on competition day!

This event benefits the Hastings Community Foundation and is proudly sponsored by the Adams County Convention & Visitors Bureau and Nebraska Pork Producers.

Come compete, enjoy the atmosphere, and help us make this another unforgettable Downtown Do the ’Que! ?
 
? Register online:
https://www.mwbabbq.org/events-1/hastings-downtown-do-the-que

? Questions or details:
Brandon Barwick — 402-469-4648
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/downtown-do-the-que-hastings-bbq-competition/200029977521156
- **Event Categories**: contests, music, fourth-of-july-bbq-festivals, entertainment, concerts, performances, live-music, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 722

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hastings
- **state**: NE
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Hastings
- **lat**: 40.57835
- **long**: -98.38719
- **full address**: Downtown Hastings, Hastings, Nebraska, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Downtown Do the Que-Hastings BBQ Competition being held?
  - **A:** Downtown Do the Que-Hastings BBQ Competition takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 am to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 am at Downtown Hastings, Hastings, Nebraska, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Downtown Do the Que-Hastings BBQ Competition?
  - **A:** Downtown Do the Que-Hastings BBQ Competition is organized by MidWest BBQ Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Downtown Do the Que-Hastings BBQ Competition is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hastings, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 720+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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