This is the third year in a row that we have gone to this event. Loved it so much that we made our friends come out from CA to go! It wasn't so great this year! First of all, where was the BBQ competition? There were half the BBQ vendors this year than last year and before! Where were the samples for $2? There were long lines to get full plates which we didn't like. I agree with one of the other reviews about going to this event so you can get a taste of BBQ in the valley! We left very disappointed this time around. Drinks (regular and alcohol) were way too expensive! :(
Great Vodka tent! That was a good deal, fun, cool and music! Parking was "free" and easy to get in and out! Ample tents to hide from the sun! Looked like a cool area for the kids to play if you had family going to the event.
Overall seemed organized and spread out. Plenty of vendors selling and advertising their business except BBQ vendors. We really talked this up to everybody, but not sure we will go again unless they do another competition to draw the vendors in.
The BBQ Festival in Surprise was great last year! Maybe check out the website first to make sure there is going to be plenty of BBQ vendors there. It's worth the drive as long as you have a DD!