Grampians BBQ Festival Fires Up Halls Gap This September

Get ready for a smoky, soulful weekend away, because the inaugural Grampians BBQ Festival is rolling into Halls Gap from 4 to 6 September 2026. Set against the stunning backdrop of Gariwerd (Grampians) National Park, this three-day celebration brings together Australia’s best pitmasters, live-fire cooking demos, barbecue competitions, regional food and drink producers, and live blues and roots music, plus family-friendly entertainment for the little ones.

Catch appearances from renowned pitmaster Jimmy Brisket and Grampians local Tom Ballinger, then work up an appetite exploring the self-guided BBQ Trail through Halls Gap and Pomonal, where local cafés, wineries, distilleries and restaurants are dishing up barbecue-inspired specials just for the festival.

Whether you’re planning a family road trip or a Father’s Day weekend to remember, this is one for the calendar. Tickets are on sale now at grampiansbbqfestival.com.au.