Get Ready for the 2026 Hop N Hog Culpeper Block Party & BBQ Competition!

Get ready to Hop N’ Hog! 🐷🔥 Join us Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 12–5 PM in Downtown Culpeper at 111 Commerce Street for an afternoon packed with BBQ, craft beverages, live music, family fun, and a whole lot of backyard party energy.

Whether you’re coming to sample BBQ, enjoy live music, sip craft beer or bourbon, shop with local artisans, or bring the family for an afternoon of fun, there’s something for everyone!

16 and under are FREE!

Choose from several ticket experiences, including:

🏡 Backyard Pass – Enjoy the festival atmosphere with live music, shopping, family activities, and delicious food vendors.
🔥 Pitmaster Pass – Become an official People’s Choice Judge with unlimited BBQ tastings, craft beer, wine, and cider tastings.
🥃 Bourbon Boss Pass – Elevate your experience with everything included in the Pitmaster Pass plus exclusive premium bourbon tastings.

🍖 THE BBQ EXPERIENCE

Come hungry and get ready to taste your way through the People’s Choice BBQ Competition. Pitmasters will be serving up their best BBQ, and Pitmaster Pass holders can sample the competition and cast their vote for their favorite! Full meal options available for purchase as well!

🍺🥃 CRAFT BEER, WINE & BOURBON

Upgrade your experience with our tasting passes and enjoy selections of craft beer, wine, cider and bourbon. The Bourbon Boss Pass takes things to the next level with bourbon tastings, while our VIP Bourbon Boss Pass includes access to an exclusive VIP area.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC

Keep the party going all afternoon with live music!

OPENING BAND:

Smiling Politely
12:00–1:30 PM

FEATURE BAND:

Goodtime Alibi
2:00–5:00 PM

🍔 FOOD FOR EVERYONE

Not participating in the BBQ tastings? No problem! General food vendors will be on-site with food available for purchase, offering plenty of options to satisfy your appetite throughout the afternoon. CLICK THE IMAGES BELOW TO VIEW MENUS!

🛍️ SHOP LOCAL WITH ARTISAN VENDORS

Take a break from the BBQ and explore a variety of local artisan vendors throughout the event. Browse handmade goods, unique creations, gifts, and more while supporting talented local makers and small businesses.