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Southeastern BBQ Showdown GRANDSLAM Bundle Ticket Sale

GRAND SLAM BUNDLE TICKET SALE

Buy 3 and Get 1 FREE on 2-Day Bundle Tickets

BUY NOW | Coupon Code: GRANDSLAM

See below for helpful steps to buy tickets and more info.

Save 50% on Single-Day Friday Tickets 

$75 $37.50: Friday No coupon code required (Children 12 & under Free with an adult ticket - Friday ONLY)
Get ready to fire up your taste buds and dive into the ultimate BBQ competition at the Southeastern BBQ Showdown, June 14-15, 2024! This thrilling two-day event, hosted by Capital City/Lake Murray Country and held at Segra Park (home of the Columbia Fireflies), is not your average cook-off—it's a sizzling celebration of all things BBQ. Learn how to buy tickets, the daily lineup of events & music, and book your hotel room below. 

Featured Partners

Celebrity Judge | Chef Brian Duffy

Chef Brian Duffy is a leading figure in the culinary world, spearheading a global restaurant consultancy, making frequent appearances on Bar Rescue, and hosting "Duffified Live," all while actively exploring his passions for BBQ, travel, and writing.

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Celebrity Judge | Mark Henry

Mark Henry is a two-time Olympian, national and world champion, record holder, and widely regarded as the world’s strongest man. He’s best known for his 25-year tenure in the WWE, which culminated in his 2018 WWE Hall of Fame induction.

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Lang BBQ Smokers®

Since 1988, Lang smoker cookers have become the standard for the industry for over 25 years. Every smoker cooker is hand-made and hand-crafted in the USA by the Lang BBQ Smokers® team.

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Segra Park

The Columbia Fireflies are the Class A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Home games are played at Segra Park, a state-of-the-art venue located in downtown Columbia.

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Emcee | Mark Conway

Mark Conway is the host of the World Food Championships & World Championship Chili Cook-off - Inside Chili Nation on the Cooking Channel.

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GRAND SLAM Bundle Ticket Sale*

Buy 3, 2-Day (Fri & Sat) Bundle Tickets and Get 1 FREE

  • $125 $93.75: General Public (4 Tickets $375 | You Save $125)
  • $150 $112.50: VIP (4 Tickets $450 | You Save $150)
    (Select reserved seating with VIP field access during the concert)     Bullpen seating requires 4 tickets 

Coupon Code: GRANDSLAM
Limited Quantity Available 

How to Purchase: Follow along with our YouTube Video

  1. Start with your Saturday Tickets or click the [Buy Saturday] button below
  2. Select 4 Tickets
  3. Add GRANDSLAM to the Coupon Code field on the Seat Selection page and tap [Submit].
  4. After the page reloads, select your seats via [Section] or [Seating Map], and tap [Continue] to view your Shopping Cart.
  5. Review all of your information in the Shopping Cart and proceed to check out!

*GRAND SLAM ticket sale is only applicable for 2-Day Bundle (General Public and VIP) tickets. Discounts are not retroactive, non-transferable, and cannot be combined. Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are sold through the Columbia Fireflies Ticket Office.

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Admission & Event Details

Save 50% on Friday Tickets 

Single-Day General Admission*

  • $75 $37.50: Friday No coupon code required (Children 12 & under Free with an adult ticket – Friday ONLY)
  • $100: Saturday

2-Day Bundle Admission – Buy both days and save!*

  • $125: General Admission
  • $150: VIP (Select reserved seating with VIP field access during the concert) Bullpen seating requires 4 tickets 

Tickets are sold through the Columbia Fireflies. Fees apply to online sales. There is an additional fee for parking on site. Segra Park has a clear bag policy and is a cashless venue. BBQ samples will be available until they run out.

Book Your Stay for the BBQ Showdown


Friday, June 14 - South Carolina Night

Sample the Best of South Carolina BBQ

Embark on a taste bud adventure as you sample mouthwatering creations from the South Carolina BBQ Association’s chicken wing competition. From tangy vinegar-based sauces to smoky mustard blends, experience the diverse flavors that make South Carolina BBQ truly unique.

Groove to the Beats of the Band of Oz

Let the music move you as the legendary Band of Oz takes the stage, filling the air with their infectious rhythms and soulful melodies. Known as “#1 Shag band in the Southeast”, this dynamic band will have you dancing the night away under the stars.

Explore Interactive Exhibits (both days):

Uncover the secrets of BBQ mastery as you explore interactive exhibits showcasing the art and science of this culinary discipline. 

Saturday, June 15 - The BBQ Showdown

BBQ at Segra Ballpark

Prepare your taste buds as 25 top BBQ teams from across the nation fire up their grills and compete for the coveted $10,000 Home Plate Grand Prize. Taste the best BBQ creations and witness culinary excellence in action!

BBQ Awards Presentation

Cheer on your favorite teams, celebrate their accomplishments, and witness BBQ history in the making as we crown the champions of the inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown!

Alabama Concert & Fireworks Finale

End the day on a high note with a legendary Country Music Concert featuring the one and only Alabama! Sing along to their greatest hits and dance the night away as they deliver a show-stopping performance. Marvel at a breathtaking fireworks finale that lights up the night sky in a dazzling display of color and excitement.

2024 BBQ Showdown Updates

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BBQ Team Contact & Sponsorship

Event Information & Sponsorships
Vickie Davis, Senior VP of Funding & Events
[email protected]
803-781-5940×209

Marketing/Media Inquiries
Micah Decker, VP of Marketing & Communications
[email protected]
803-781-5940×207

BBQ Team Inquiries

Mark Conway, Emcee & Food Sport Consultant
[email protected]
757-652-3003

BBQ Showdown Press Kit

The Latest BBQ Showdown News

Podcast Episode 7: Turn Up the Heat at the Southeastern BBQ Showdown

Reading Time: 2 minutes Welcome to Explore Lake Murray: Your Guide to Come Alive in the Jewel of South Carolina, a new and improved audio experience. In Episode 7, Kelly is joined by Chef […]

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Chef Brian Duffy Joins the Southeastern BBQ Showdown as Celebrity Judge

Reading Time: 2 minutes Columbia, S.C. — Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) is proud to unveil the second member of the Southeastern BBQ Showdown’s (SEBBQSD) esteemed judging panel. Chef Duffy is perhaps most recognized […]

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Mark Henry, "The World's Strongest Man," Joins the Southeastern BBQ Showdown as Celebrity Judge

Reading Time: 2 minutes Columbia, S.C. — Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) is proud to unveil the first member of the Southeastern BBQ Showdown’s (SEBBQSD) esteemed judging panel. Mark Henry, known as “The World’s […]

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Alabama will Headline the Southeastern BBQ Showdown in June, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes Columbia, S.C. — Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) announces the headline act for the inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown, June 14-15, 2024 at Segra Park will be Grammy® […]

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The Southeastern BBQ Showdown is coming to Segra Park, June 14-15, 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes Columbia, S.C. — Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) announced the official date of the Southeastern BBQ Showdown (SEBBQSD), Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the Home of the […]

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Southeastern BBQ Showdown General Public Tickets On-Sale Friday, March 22 at 10:00 a.m

Reading Time: 3 minutes Columbia, S.C. – Get ready to fire up your taste buds and mark your calendars because tickets for the highly anticipated Southeastern BBQ Showdown are set to go on-sale to […]

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Announcing The Southeastern BBQ Showdown

Reading Time: 2 minutes Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is partnering up with the Columbia Fireflies for a competitive food event like no other – Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15, […]

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