Phantom Gourmet's BBQ and Country Fest

Located just one hour outside of Boston and Portland (ME), the Tri-City Arena at Rochester Fairgrounds in New Hampshire again will set the stage for the Phantom Gourmet BBQ & Country Fest from June 24-26, 2016. Emceed by the kings of “Food & Fun” – Dan, Dave and Mike Andelman – the three-day affair will feature award-winning pitmasters from across the globe, a country music festival, carnival entertainment and competitions, beer and wine gardens and family-friendly fun.

Recently recognized as one of Trip Advisor’s “Top 25 BBQ Battles & Festivals in the USA,” the Phantom Gourmet BBQ & Country Fest will welcome traveling barbeque teams from Australia to Texas to fire up their smokers and serve up the best – and messiest – in backyard, southern fare. Pitmaster teams such as Aussom Aussie BBQ, Chicago BBQ Company, Johnson Barbeque, Texas Thunder and Firefly’s Bodacious Bar-B-Que will offer their homestyle favorites like ribs, sausages, brisket, corn bread, mac ‘n cheese, cole slow, smoked chicken, rib samplers and more at a la carte pricing. Other tasty treats on premise will include fruit cups, fried dough, slush, hot dogs and hamburgers, nachos, cupcakes and ice cream.

On the music side, popular country acts will take the stage and provide live entertainment throughout the three days. The headliners include Nashville recording artists Darren Bessette, the Houston Barnard Band and Colin Axxxwell as well as regional favorites Brandon Lepere, Caroline Grey, Lexi James, Alec MacGillivray, Brianna Grace, THIRTY 6 RED, Timmy Brown and Jim Lippy Band.

The event will offer southern “showdown” festivities including a mechanical bull riding competition, pig racing, line dancing, and the Phantom’s signature purple dance floor. Additionally, the inaugural 5K Rib Run will kickoff the second day of the festival so that eventgoers will have a (more) guilt-free way of enjoying the best in summer cuisine. For the little ones, KiddieLand offers rides and activities complete with a bouncy house and “Super Slide.” The Phantom also encourages everyone to dress in their best themed garb as there will be prizes for winners of various costume categories, including “Best Dressed Cowgirl” and “Most Spirited Phantom Gourmet Outfit.”

The “Phantom Gourmet BBQ & Country Fest” takes place from June 24-26, 2016, at the Tri-City Stadium at Rochester Fairgrounds (72 Lafayette Street, Rochester, NH). The hours of operation are Friday from 12:00pm-10:30pm, Saturday from 11:00am-10:30pm and Sunday from 11:00am-8:30pm. Admission is complimentary on Friday, June 24, from 12:00pm-5:00pm and $5 per person during all other operating hours. Children under-10 are treated to complimentary admission throughout the three-day event. Registration fees for the Rib Run range from $20-50 and include various Phantom Gourmet swag. Free parking is available on premise.

For tickets and additional information, please visit: www.PhantomGourmetBBQ.com. Proper ID is required to consume alcohol.