Low and slow barbecuing has long become one of Brisbane's favourite styles of food preparation, and there's a festival to prove it. Come Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 18, the Victoria Park sporting fields will be engulfed in the kind of smoky, spicy taste sensations that can only come from taking your time to lock in as much goodness as possible.
Following on from sold-out fests in previous years, the fifth annual Brisbane BBQ Festival will once again see a convoy of food trucks, burger joints and more converge upon Herston to prove their culinary patience. They'll be starting up their ovens long before their doors open, and you'll get to devour the long-simmering rewards.
Between sampling from the likes of Brisket & Co, Black Iron Smokers, The Bacon Strip Club and Ze German Sausage, you'll also watch teams of professionals battle it out to be crowned the low and slow champions, all while scoring free samples of their creations. Or, sip frosty bevs at pop-up bars, learn new skills at masterclasses and workshops, and browse the marketplace for barbecue-related products to help you whip up a storm at home.