Meat & Tater BBQ Fest

Meat & Tater BBQ Fest Second Annual Meat & Tater Idaho BBQ Fest presented by the Meridian Lions! Car Show, KCBS BBQ comp, food & beer garden, live music & DJ, and more.

Free to the public and 100% of the proceeds stay in the Treasure Valley.

🔥 KCBS REGISTRATION IS OPEN 🔥The 2nd Annual Meat & Tater KCBS BBQ Competition returns to Meridian, Idaho Labor Day Weeke...
06/16/2026

🔥 KCBS REGISTRATION IS OPEN 🔥

The 2nd Annual Meat & Tater KCBS BBQ Competition returns to Meridian, Idaho Labor Day Weekend 2026.

🔥✅ KCBS Master Series Contest
🍖✅ Porky Butts BBQ Rack Attack (KCBS One-Meat Rib Ancillary)
🍰✅ Dessert Ancillary
🥔✅ Idaho Potato Ancillary

🏆 NEW THIS YEAR 🏆

Meat & Tater is now an official BBQ World Cup & Expo Qualifier.

The Road to $1 Million Runs Through Meridian!

The Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion will earn a coveted invitation to Las Vegas in Spring 2027 to compete for a share of the $1 Million BBQ World Championship purse.

Team spots are limited to just 55 teams plus a waitlist.

Register now and join us for a weekend of championship BBQ, community, and competition in the Treasure Valley. https://meatandtaterbbq.com/teams-judges/team-registration/

🚗 REGISTRATION IS OPEN 🚗The 2026 Meat & Tater Car Show returns to Kleiner Park on September 5, 2026!This year we're movi...
06/01/2026

🚗 REGISTRATION IS OPEN 🚗

The 2026 Meat & Tater Car Show returns to Kleiner Park on September 5, 2026!

This year we're moving onto the grass for a more relaxed, curated show experience and entries are limited to just 225 vehicles plus a waitlist.

🏆 26 Award Categories
🌱 Grass Show Field
🍔 Local Food & Beverages
❤️ Community Fundraiser Benefiting Meridian Lions Club - 100% of proceeds stay in, and assist programs, in the Treasure Valley.

Early Bird Registration:
• $35 Registration
• $50 Bundle (Registration + 2 Lions Meal Tickets)

Register today before spots fill up! https://meatandtaterbbq.com/car-show/

SAVE THE DATE 🔥The Second Annual Meat & Tater Idaho BBQ Fest returns to Kleiner Park on September 5, 2026.Smoke. Chrome....
05/20/2026

SAVE THE DATE 🔥

The Second Annual Meat & Tater Idaho BBQ Fest returns to Kleiner Park on September 5, 2026.

Smoke. Chrome. Community.

Join us for a full day of classic vehicles, local food, KCBS BBQ competition, and community fun in the heart of Meridian, Idaho.

More details, registration info, and announcements coming soon. 🥔🐂🚗

08/22/2025

See you next Saturday!

✨ Only 5 Tables Left! ✨Kick off the Meat & Tater BBQ Fest with an exclusive evening of fundraising and celebration.3-Cou...
08/17/2025

✨ Only 5 Tables Left! ✨
Kick off the Meat & Tater BBQ Fest with an exclusive evening of fundraising and celebration.
3-Course Dinner featuring Snake River Farms American Wagyu Beef & Kurobuta Pork
Wines from Proletariat Wine Company
Exclusive Raffle Prizes
100% of proceeds stay here in the Treasure Valley

Sponsor a table, bring your friends, and make a difference.
📅 Friday, Aug. 29 | Meridian, ID
🎟 Reserve your spot: https://meatandtaterbbq.com/vip-dinner-a-night-for-sight/

🎉 ENTER TO WIN 🎉The Best Seats in the House at the Meat & Tater BBQ Fest are waiting for you in the YETI Cool Zone!You’l...
08/15/2025

🎉 ENTER TO WIN 🎉
The Best Seats in the House at the Meat & Tater BBQ Fest are waiting for you in the YETI Cool Zone!

You’ll get to enjoy:
• Covered area next to the main stage
• Comfortable YETI Trailhead Chairs
• A bucket (6) of your favorite beverages
• $100 in BBQ/Beverage Tokens
• Misters to keep you cool
• 2 Limited Edition Meat & Tater BBQ Fest YETI Ramblers to take home

How to enter:

1. Like the Meat & Tater BBQ Fest page
2. Share this post
3. Tag a friend in the comments you’d love to share some ‘que & brews with (each tag = 1 entry)

Winner announced Friday, Aug. 29!

Sponsor Spotlight: KRBX, Radio Boise - 89.9/93.5 FM Independent. Local. Loud. Radio Boise keeps the Treasure Valley dial...
07/24/2025

Sponsor Spotlight: KRBX, Radio Boise - 89.9/93.5 FM
Independent. Local. Loud. Radio Boise keeps the Treasure Valley dialed in to great music and great events — like ours! Catch their crew at the festival and tune in all summer. 🎶

Sponsor Spotlight: Snake River Farms Legendary beef. Local roots. Global flavor.We’re proud to have Snake River Farms as...
07/23/2025

Sponsor Spotlight: Snake River Farms
Legendary beef. Local roots. Global flavor.
We’re proud to have Snake River Farms as part of the Meat & Tater BBQ Fest! Be sure to swing by the SRF Demo Stage, where world-champion pitmasters will be throwing down all day Saturday — from brisket tips to grill master secrets, you won’t want to miss it.

Sponsor Spotlight: Micron FoundationThe Micron Foundation empowers innovation, education, and community impact — and we’...
07/23/2025

Sponsor Spotlight: Micron Foundation
The Micron Foundation empowers innovation, education, and community impact — and we’re honored to have their support at the Meat & Tater Idaho BBQ Fest. Find out more at http://bit.ly/46XmH0S👏

Sponsor Spotlight: Kendall Ford of Meridian Driven by community and fueled by kindness — thank you to Kendall Auto Group...
07/23/2025

Sponsor Spotlight: Kendall Ford of Meridian
Driven by community and fueled by kindness — thank you to Kendall Auto Group for helping us bring the Meat & Tater BBQ Fest to life. This year, they’re proudly sponsoring the Car Show, where chrome, classics, and custom rides will be on full display.

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