Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle Festival

Between 3rd and 7th Streets
Washington, DC 20001

For the past 27 years, tens of thousands of people have flocked to our nation's capital to celebrate the “Official Start of Summer” at the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle, one of the largest and most unique food and music festivals in the country. It's a celebration of unity, community, inclusiveness, and cooperation in our Nation's Capital.

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