BBQ and Brew Festival in Centerville, Iowa

Save the date. Bring your appetite. The 4th Annual BBQ & Brew Festival is June 28, 2025 in Centerville!

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4th Annual BBQ & Brew – Centerville, Iowa
Saturday, June 28th, 2025
Downtown Centerville Square | 10am-3pm

Do you dream in dry rub? Think your brisket could win gold? Or maybe you just love a good rack of ribs and an ice-cold beer? Whether you’re a pitmaster in the making or a BBQ enthusiast on the hunt for bold flavors, the 4th Annual BBQ & Brew in Centerville is the place to be!

This is more than just a tasting event—it’s a full-blown celebration of smoky meats, local brews, and community vibes. Teams from near and far will fire up their grills and compete for bragging rights (and prizes!) while guests get to sample their best bites, sip on Iowa craft beer, and enjoy live music on the square.

Want to compete? Sign up your team and show us what you’ve got on the grill. Sign up form.

Just here to taste? Grab a ticket and enjoy unlimited samples, so many fun activities, and all the BBQ goodness you can handle. Ticket purchase link.

Family-Friendly Fun
We didn’t forget about the little piglets! This year’s event includes kid-approved activities and games, so the whole family can join in on the fun.

Whether you come to compete, eat, or just soak up the smoky atmosphere—BBQ & Brew is Centerville’s can’t-miss summer tradition.

BBQ and Brew Festival People's Choice Winner - Presented by Fareway Centerville

Congratulations, Chester's Twisted Que!

Overall Winners

1st Place Overall

Backroad BBQ

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2nd Place Overall

Chester's Twisted Que

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3rd Place Overall

BBQ Pit Bros

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Individual Category Winners

BEEF BRISKET CATEGORY

Category Winner: Chester's Twisted Que

2nd Place: Second Hand Smoke Iowa
3rd Place: Bucknuts BBQ

Category Sponsor: Iowa Trust & Savings Bank

CHICKEN CATEGORY

Category Winner: Backroad BBQ

2nd Place: BBQ Pit Bros
3rd Place: The Bearded Bandits

Category Sponsor: American Family Insurance

PORK CATEGORY

Category Winner: Chester's Twisted Que

2nd Place: Second Hand Smoke Iowa
3rd Place: The Bearded Bandits

Category Sponsor: C&C Machining

PORK RIBS CATEGORY

Category Winner: BBQ Pit Bros

2nd Place: Poling BBQ
3rd Place: Boots BBQ

Category Sponsor: Sales & Associates, Inc dba Cook Insurance

Tim Clem Memorial Prize Winner

About the Tim Clem Prize:

One very special award we awarded at the 3rd Annual BBQ & Brew was the Tim Clem Memorial Prize. Tim was a a past BBQ & Brew competitor, a volunteer we could always depend on, and a beloved member of our community who sadly passed away in December. As a competitor at BBQ & Brew, Tim often put everyone’s needs in front of his own (and sometimes even his bbq). He would provide meals & drinks for all of the other competitors, shared supplies when others would run out of something and would always offer a supportive word to the other teams. Jordan Williams of BBQ Pit Bros was selected by his fellow competitor for this award. Congratulations, Jordan!

Award sponsored by Ottumwa Radio Group