The Big BBQ Festival


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Grab yourself a hog roast, a glass of cider and check out the live music on our two stages.

Mellow and ambient in the day - getting lively at night with a party festival atmosphere.




The Big BBQ’s inaugural annual festival is set for Saturday the 23rd of June 2012 at Waterside Farm on Canvey Island in Essex.

Cooking teams from all over the country and Europe are expected to compete for a chance to take home prizes, and the honour of being named the Grand Champion team of the contest!


With three bars, 16 bands on two live music stages, attractions for all the family from 10am until midnight! The Big BBQ will be a day out to remember for all ages!


Admission to The Big BBQ is £10 in advance (£15 on the door) for adults and free for under 10's.