To compliment all the tasty treats, the event features two main stages alive with a great mix of DC’s own Go-Go music on the Pepsi Lay’s Go-Go Stage and a blend of Latin and world music and dancing, reggae, R&B, blues and more on the Pepsi Stronger Together World Music Stage, where Jru Anthony will perform. New this year, to celebrate the event’s 30 years the Monster Energy 90’s Block Party will throw back featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff and a variety of live entertainment like BMX and acrobatics action and nostalgia. To quench everyone’s thirst, there are plenty of non-alcoholic favorites from Pepsi and the Budweiser Beverage Gardens and Giant Corks to Caps beer and wine sampling offer a wide variety of refreshing summer libations.

Along with all the great food, music and entertainment, the high-stakes National Barbecue Championship cooking contest, proclaimed the “Official National BBQ Championship” on the floor of Congress, takes place all weekend, with winners announced on stage at the event’s conclusion Sunday evening. BBQ legends like Myron Mixon and Tuffy Stone compete side by side with top BBQ teams from across the country in multiple contests for the title of National BBQ Champion, trophies, cash and prizes.

The 31st Annual Giant Barbecue Battle is heating up to be the best-tasting yet. You can purchase tickets in advance at BBQDC.com or at the gate day of show, so mark your calendar for June 24th & 25th and bring the whole family to DC’s favorite Food & Music celebration.