Meatstock Sydney

Overview

Budding pitmasters won't want to miss Meatstock Sydney – Australia's foremost festival celebrating all things barbecue. Taking over Sydney Showground from Friday, May 9–Sunday, May 11, this three-day event is loaded with succulent flavours alongside a smokin' hot program of live music and entertainment.

Many of the city's barbecue kings and queens will be in attendance, with the likes of Smoky Sue's, Hangry Wolf BBQ and BlackBear BBQ serving up an extravaganza of low- and slow-cooked goodness. Once your hunger is satisfied, at least for the moment, it's time to dive into a grill-tastic event schedule.

First up, the Strongman Championship will see some of the toughest men and women compete to see who's the most powerful of them all. For something a little more lighthearted, the Better Beer Dad Bod Contest & Beard and Mo War sees competitors show off their goods in one of the festival's favourite annual events.

There's also the BBQ and Butcher Wars, where local and international pitmasters and butchers come together to share tips and techniques to improve your skills on the tongs. Plus, the Jack Daniel's Live Music Stage features performances from beloved acts that'll amp up the atmosphere, including Bliss n Eso, Illy and Furnace & The Fundamentals.