# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Backyard BBQ Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Highland’s Backyard Barbecue is back—and we’re adding an extra night of fun this year!

Join us September 24–27 at Main Square Park for four days of live music, carnival rides, food, a beer garden and children’s activities!

Main Square Park
3001 Ridge Road, Highland, IN

FESTIVAL HOURS

Thursday, September 24: 5:00–10:30 PM
Friday, September 25: 5:00–11:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 2:00–11:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 2:00–9:00 PM

LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY
5:30–7:00 PM: Mr. Countryman
8:15–10:30 PM: Nawty

FRIDAY
5:30–8:00 PM: Exit Zero
8:30–11:00 PM: Hairbangers Ball

SATURDAY
2:30–4:00 PM: Morning Glories
4:00–5:30 PM: Dave & Dave
6:00–8:00 PM: Mr. Funnyman
8:30–10:30 PM: Echoes of Pompeii

SUNDAY
3:00–4:30 PM: The Dirty Buoys
5:00–6:30 PM: Crossthreads
6:30–9:00 PM: JUMP – America’s Van Halen Experience

CARNIVAL HOURS & WRISTBANDS

Thursday: 5:00–10:00 PM | $28 wristbands
Friday: 5:00–10:00 PM | $33 wristbands
Saturday: 2:00–6:00 PM | $28 wristbands
Saturday: 6:00–10:00 PM | $33 wristbands
Sunday: 2:00–8:00 PM | $33 wristbands

SENSORY FRIENDLY CARNIVAL

Sunday, September 27 from 1:00–3:00 PM

This special session offers a more sensory-friendly carnival experience. Advance registration is required:

https://forms.gle/F8MKjPWfDf6ZFfYy9

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Saturday from 2:30–3:30 PM
Create Your Own Squishy

Sunday from 2:00–3:00 PM
Mini Pumpkin Decorating

Children’s activities will take place in a designated kids-only area at no additional cost while supplies last.

Invite your family and friends, and make plans to spend the weekend with us at Highland’s Backyard Barbecue!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/highland/backyard-bbq-festival/200030661718956
- **Event Categories**: music, festivals, carnivals, entertainment, live-music, kids, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Highland
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3001 Ridge Rd, Highland, IN 46322-20ND, United States
- **lat**: 41.55438
- **long**: -87.45666
- **full address**: 3001 Ridge Rd, Highland, IN 46322-20ND, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Backyard BBQ Festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/312c2e4a7d9bedd16499a45e569eac6d1b4857068cee1208668fe0225d05498c-rimg-w1200-h675-dce8c8a8-gmir?v=1788598975

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Backyard BBQ Festival being held?
  - **A:** Backyard BBQ Festival takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 3001 Ridge Rd, Highland, IN 46322-20ND, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Backyard BBQ Festival?
  - **A:** Backyard BBQ Festival is organized by Highland Council of Community Events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Backyard BBQ Festival 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 Highland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Backyard BBQ Festival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Festival",
        "name": "Backyard BBQ Festival",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/312c2e4a7d9bedd16499a45e569eac6d1b4857068cee1208668fe0225d05498c-rimg-w1200-h675-dce8c8a8-gmir?v=1788598975",
        "startDate": "2026-09-24T17:00:00-05:00",
        "endDate": "2026-09-27T21:00:00-05:00",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/highland/backyard-bbq-festival/200030661718956",
        "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "3001 Ridge Rd, Highland, IN 46322-20ND, United States",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "8739 5th St, Highland, IN 46322-20ND, United States",
                "addressLocality": "Highland",
                "addressRegion": "IN",
                "addressCountry": "US"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "41.55438",
                "longitude": "-87.45666"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "Highland’s Backyard Barbecue is back—and we’re adding an extra night of fun this year!\n\nJoin us September 24–27 at Main Square Park for four days of live music, carnival rides, food, a beer garden and children’s activities!\n\nMain Square Park\n3001 Ridge Road, Highland, IN\n\nFESTIVAL HOURS\n\nThursday, S",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Highland Council of Community Events",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/highland-council-of-community-events/25731582"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```