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2026 Entertainment Line Up

Stage Locations

  • Grandstand - at the square on East Center Street
  • Stage 3 - 300 North Main Street (at Sam's Car Wash) *Chair Friendly
  • Pop-Up Stage - East 2nd Street
  • City Stage - East 1st Avenue
  • Children's Stage - 310 South Main Street (on lawn of First United Methodist Church)
  • Amphitheater Stage - East 3rd Avenue *Chair Friendly
ALL Stages are FREE admission!

2026-All artists & schedules are subject to change

Kevin Powers Kevin Powers North Carolina-raised artist Kevin Powers will bring a fresh, high-energy country sound to the festival stage. His breakout hit “Move On,” featuring Shaboozey, and newest release “Who’s Drinking Now” show why he’s an artist on the rise.
Q-JAM AMP Stage 4:30PM
Belles Belles Rising country artist BELLES brings bold vocals, heartfelt storytelling and a fresh modern-country sound. Her recent standout single “Son of Jolene,” with Dolly Parton, adds another exciting chapter to her rising career. Rising country artist BELLES brings bold vocals, heartfelt storytelling and a fresh modern-country sound. Her recent standout single “Son of Jolene,” with Dolly Parton, adds another exciting chapter to her rising career.
Q-JAM AMP Stage 4:30PM
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Chairmen of the Board Chairmen of the Board A festival favorite, the legendary, award-winning Chairmen of the Board are making their 30th appearance at the festival! Don’t miss their performance filled with timeless soul hits, smooth harmonies and the unmistakable sound fans love. A festival favorite, the legendary, award-winning Chairmen of the Board are making their 30th appearance at the festival! Don’t miss their performance filled with timeless soul hits, smooth harmonies and the unmistakable sound fans love.
Grandstand 3:30PM
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Rockin' Jason D. Williams Rockin' Jason D. Williams A Lexington Barbecue Festival favorite, Rockin’ Jason D. Williams brings explosive piano, rockabilly, boogie-woogie and classic rock ’n’ roll back to the festival stage with the wild, high-energy show fans love! A Lexington Barbecue Festival favorite, Rockin’ Jason D. Williams brings explosive piano, rockabilly, boogie-woogie and classic rock ’n’ roll back to the festival stage with the wild, high-energy show fans love!
Grandstand 11:30AM
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Jim Quick & Coastline Jim Quick & Coastline A festival favorite, Jim Quick & Coastline always bring the party to the Lexington Barbecue Festival with their signature “Swamp Soul” sound—a high-energy mix of soul, blues, R&B, Americana and Southern roots music! A festival favorite, Jim Quick & Coastline always bring the party to the Lexington Barbecue Festival with their signature “Swamp Soul” sound—a high-energy mix of soul, blues, R&B, Americana and Southern roots music!
AMP Stage 2:00PM
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Band of Oz Band of Oz A festival favorite, the award-winning Band of Oz brings the party with classic Carolina beach music, powerhouse harmonies and nonstop energy that always gets the festival crowd moving and grooving! A festival favorite, the award-winning Band of Oz brings the party with classic Carolina beach music, powerhouse harmonies and nonstop energy that always gets the festival crowd moving and grooving!
AMP Stage 10:30AM
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Madden Metcalf Madden Metcalf Rising country artist Madden Metcalf brings Southern roots and coastal energy to the stage. His debut EP, Saltwater Southern, and recent single “Drinkin’ Well” showcase his fresh modern-country sound. Rising country artist Madden Metcalf brings Southern roots and coastal energy to the stage. His debut EP, Saltwater Southern, and recent single “Drinkin’ Well” showcase his fresh modern-country sound.
Q-JAM AMP Stage 4:30PM
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Braden Hull Braden Hull Lexington-area native and rising country artist Braden Hull brings Southern grit, heartfelt storytelling and high-energy country to the festival stage. His newest single, “Thanks To You,” continues his growing Nashville momentum. Lexington-area native and rising country artist Braden Hull brings Southern grit, heartfelt storytelling and high-energy country to the festival stage. His newest single, “Thanks To You,” continues his growing Nashville momentum.
Q-JAM AMP Stage 4:30PM
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Ace Party Band Ace Party Band ACE Party Band will kick off the Grandstand in high style with a talented group of musicians delivering a crowd-pleasing mix of Beach, Motown, Rock and Top 40 hits. You’ll most definitely be dancing in the street! ACE Party Band will kick off the Grandstand in high style with a talented group of musicians delivering a crowd-pleasing mix of Beach, Motown, Rock and Top 40 hits. You’ll most definitely be dancing in the street!
Grandstand 9:30AM
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Tatum Scott Tatum Scott North Carolina country artist Tatum Scott, now based in Nashville, brings powerhouse vocals and heartfelt songwriting to the festival stage. A standout on Season 27 of NBC’s The Voice, her newest release, “Waves,” showcases her fresh country sound. North Carolina country artist Tatum Scott, now based in Nashville, brings powerhouse vocals and heartfelt songwriting to the festival stage. A standout on Season 27 of NBC’s The Voice, her newest release, “Waves,” showcases her fresh country sound.
Q-JAM AMP Stage 4PM
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Cory Luetjen & The Traveling Blues Band Cory Luetjen & The Traveling Blues Band NC based Cory Luetjen & The Traveling Blues Band is a two time blues challenge winning group and a regional favorite, performing over 250 shows a year with a high energy & charismatic mix of blues, funk, and beach music for your entertainment. NC based Cory Luetjen & The Traveling Blues Band is a two time blues challenge winning group and a regional favorite, performing over 250 shows a year with a high energy & charismatic mix of blues, funk, and beach music for your entertainment.
AMP Stage 12:30PM
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Silk Groove Revue Silk Groove Revue Silk Groove will light up the Grandstand with powerhouse vocals, smooth harmonies and an irresistible mix of soul, Motown and crowd-favorite hits that will have everyone dancing in the streets! Silk Groove will light up the Grandstand with powerhouse vocals, smooth harmonies and an irresistible mix of soul, Motown and crowd-favorite hits that will have everyone dancing in the streets!
Grandstand 1:30PM
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Ashton Eller Ashton Eller North Carolina born & bred guitar slinger & songwriter. Chasin’ the neon dream in Nashville, TN! North Carolina born & bred guitar slinger & songwriter. Chasin’ the neon dream in Nashville, TN!
CITY STAGE 3:30PM
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Smitty and the JumpStarters Smitty and the JumpStarters The Triad's own Jumpin’, Swingin’ Blues quartet is playing songs made to get your feet moving. Some call it Jump Blues, Roots Rock or even Rockabilly. We like to call it rock and roll before it had a name. The Triad's own Jumpin’, Swingin’ Blues quartet is playing songs made to get your feet moving. Some call it Jump Blues, Roots Rock or even Rockabilly. We like to call it rock and roll before it had a name.
Stage 3 1:45PM
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Evan Blackerby Evan Blackerby Arrive at the festival early and get the day started with Evan Blackerby, kicking off the Pop Up Stage at 9:00 AM! This North Carolina singer-songwriter brings a soulful blend of Americana, folk, blues and rock. Don’t miss your chance to catch him live! Arrive at the festival early and get the day started with Evan Blackerby, kicking off the Pop Up Stage at 9:00 AM! This North Carolina singer-songwriter brings a soulful blend of Americana, folk, blues and rock. Don’t miss your chance to catch him live!
Pop Up Stage 9AM
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Contagious Blues Band Contagious Blues Band
Stage 3 10AM
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The Robertson Boys The Robertson Boys A family based band that started out playing an eclectic mix of traditional bluegrass and country music along with renditions of bluegrass infused popular music. Today the band has evolved into a more eclectic Americana band, with a hint of bluegrass. A family based band that started out playing an eclectic mix of traditional bluegrass and country music along with renditions of bluegrass infused popular music. Today the band has evolved into a more eclectic Americana band, with a hint of bluegrass.
CITY STAGE 1PM
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Matt Walsh & The Movers Matt Walsh & The Movers Matt Walsh is from Statesville, NC. He does around 200 shows a year throughout the southeast and beyond. His sound is influenced by anyone from Link Wray, Howlin' Wolf , Prince, Black Sabbath or Pete Rock among many others. Matt Walsh is from Statesville, NC. He does around 200 shows a year throughout the southeast and beyond. His sound is influenced by anyone from Link Wray, Howlin' Wolf , Prince, Black Sabbath or Pete Rock among many others.
Stage 3 12PM
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Kenya Safari Acrobats Kenya Safari Acrobats The Kenya Safari Acrobats bring breathtaking balance, strength, agility and nonstop energy to the festival with high-flying stunts, incredible acrobatics and a fast-paced show the whole family will love! The Kenya Safari Acrobats bring breathtaking balance, strength, agility and nonstop energy to the festival with high-flying stunts, incredible acrobatics and a fast-paced show the whole family will love!
POP UP Stage 3:30 & 4:30
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Sweet Dreams Sweet Dreams A festival favorite, Sweet Dreams Band will keep the good times rolling with their smooth sound, incredible vocals and familiar favorites the crowd loves!
Pop Up Stage 12PM
Keith Burkhart Keith Burkhart Lexington local Keith Burkhart brings hometown talent, great music and an authentic sound to the festival stage!
Pop Up Stage 2PM
Max Frequency Band Max Frequency Band Playing a variety of your favorite rock hits, locally based Max Frequency Band brings high-energy hits, strong vocals and nonstop fun to the festival stage. Don’t miss them!
Stage 3 3:30PM
Tony Corner Tony Corner Kicking off the City Stage, local favorite Tony Corner brings an uplifting Southern gospel sound and heartfelt vocals to the festival! Kicking off the City Stage, local favorite Tony Corner brings an uplifting Southern gospel sound and heartfelt vocals to the festival!
City Stage 9AM
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Lexington Youth Theatre Lexington Youth Theatre Performing songs and scenes from Frozen the Musical! Performing songs and scenes from Frozen the Musical!
Pop Up Stage 11:00AM
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InterACTive Theater of Jef InterACTive Theater of Jef The InterACTive Theater of Jef will roam the festival bringing laughs and surprises with his unique mix of mime, juggling, mask work and playful audience interaction! The InterACTive Theater of Jef will roam the festival bringing laughs and surprises with his unique mix of mime, juggling, mask work and playful audience interaction!
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Ken Davis Ken Davis A festival favorite, singer-songwriter and guitar-playing extraordinaire Ken Davis always brings great music, authentic sound and feel-good energy to the festival stage!
City Stage 11AM
Trinity Quartet Trinity Quartet Trinity Quartet has sung on stage and opened the Barbecue Festival with God Bless American for the last 7 years. Winners of the Male Quartet division, in the State Annual Benson Convention for years 2011, 2013, 2014. Trinity Quartet has sung on stage and opened the Barbecue Festival with God Bless American for the last 7 years. Winners of the Male Quartet division, in the State Annual Benson Convention for years 2011, 2013, 2014.
CITY STAGE 10AM
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Mark Lippard Mark Lippard A festival favorite for more than 30 years, Mark Lippard delivers a fast-paced, high-energy show packed with juggling, trick unicycling, fire eating, balance, clean comedy and fun audience participation. Catch him on stage or roving the streets! A festival favorite for more than 30 years, Mark Lippard delivers a fast-paced, high-energy show packed with juggling, trick unicycling, fire eating, balance, clean comedy and fun audience participation. Catch him on stage or roving the streets!
Kid's Stage 9:30AM, 11:30
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Mr. Chicken's Barnyard Revue Mr. Chicken's Barnyard Revue You’ll be busting at the seams with this musical comedy adventure full of puppetry, magic tricks, stories, and hysterical antics that will keep the entire family laughing, smiling, and singing along! by Sigmon Theatrical You’ll be busting at the seams with this musical comedy adventure full of puppetry, magic tricks, stories, and hysterical antics that will keep the entire family laughing, smiling, and singing along! by Sigmon Theatrical
Kids Stg.2:30, 3:30, 4:30
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Wizard of Oz-Roving Characters Wizard of Oz-Roving Characters CHARACTERS FROM THE WIZARD OF OZ
This year celebrates 125 years of the classic story!
These iconic characters will turn Main Street into the Yellow Brick Road! You'll see Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Lion strolling through the festival! CHARACTERS FROM THE WIZARD OF OZ
This year celebrates 125 years of the classic story!
These iconic characters will turn Main Street into the Yellow Brick Road! You'll see Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Lion strolling through the festival!
ROVING
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Pinky the Pig Pinky the Pig Keep an eye out for Pinky the Pig roving through the Lexington Barbecue Festival!

Be sure to stop, say hello, and get a pigture with him! 📸🐽 Keep an eye out for Pinky the Pig roving through the Lexington Barbecue Festival!

Be sure to stop, say hello, and get a pigture with him! 📸🐽
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Steve Gryb Steve Gryb Steve Gryb, the “Pied Piper of Percussion“, from Miami, Florida presents- “The Rhythm is Going to Get You!” show, an interactive family friendly music show for the young and young-at-heart! Get ready to wiggle, jiggle and jam! Steve Gryb, the “Pied Piper of Percussion“, from Miami, Florida presents- “The Rhythm is Going to Get You!” show, an interactive family friendly music show for the young and young-at-heart! Get ready to wiggle, jiggle and jam!
Kids Stg.10:30,11:30,1:30
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DJ Tommy Rock DJ Tommy Rock DJ Tommy Rock DJ'd college parties back in the day and had a blast. He grew up on vinyl records, but loved mixing digital music. Tommy love music from all genres. The old stuff, the new, and everything in between. What else? He loves parties. DJ Tommy Rock DJ'd college parties back in the day and had a blast. He grew up on vinyl records, but loved mixing digital music. Tommy love music from all genres. The old stuff, the new, and everything in between. What else? He loves parties.
South Main St. & 5 Ave.
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New York Sound Machine New York Sound Machine New York Sound Machine first hit the scene in 1999 at a little bar in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York called Parsnip. From there we moved on to doing clubs all over New York. From Manhattan to Montauk, good times were being had.
AMP Stage DJ

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