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Downtown Chandler BBQ Festival Fires Up March 7 and 8
SanTan Brewing Company to Host Two-Day Celebration of Top Local BBQ Flavors, Craft Drinks and Backyard-Style Fun in the Heart of Chandler
Downtown Chandler is gearing up for a smokin’ good time! Local independent brewery and distillery SanTan Brewing Company and SanTan Distilling will bring the Downtown Chandler BBQ Festival back to Dr. A.J. Chandler Park East on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8.
The two-day festival invites locals and visitors to enjoy a flavorful lineup of top local BBQ favorites, craft beverages and laid-back entertainment inspired by Arizona’s love of sunshine, smoke and good company.
“Our goal is to bring people together for a weekend built around bold flavors and relaxed, backyard-style fun,” said Jamie Hoffman, co-owner of SanTan Brewing Company. “With top pitmasters, craft drinks and a laid-back vibe, the festival captures everything we love about Arizona’s springtime culture.”
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Where BBQ Meets Good-Time Energy
The Downtown Chandler BBQ Festival is more than a place to enjoy smoked meats. It is a full weekend of food, beverages and local entertainment created by a homegrown brewery that has been part of Chandler for more than 17 years.
Guests can explore BBQ favorites from top vendors including Brisket Burger by Caldwell County BBQ, Back Alley BBQ, Honey Bears BBQ, Tom’s BBQ and Just The T.I.P., along with other regional pitmasters. Offerings include ribs brisket burgers and inventive takes on classic comfort dishes. On the beverage side, guests can enjoy craft beer from SanTan Brewing Company, cocktails made with SanTan Spirits and a variety of partner beverages including ciders cocktails and non-alcoholic options.
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The festival features a lineup of local and regional musicians performing throughout the weekend. Scheduled acts include:
Saturday March 7
- Hillbilly Deluxe
- Nathan Dean and The Damn Band
- Georgia Chrome
- Wayward Sons
Sunday March 8
- Lacey Rashea Band
- Justin Hitson & Southbound
- Country Divas
WHO: SanTan Brewing Company, SanTan Distilling and the Valley’s top barbecue purveyors
WHAT: Downtown Chandler BBQ Festival, a casual, family-friendly event featuring the area’s best barbecue, live local music, games, competitions, and craft beer and cocktails.
WHEN: Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 8 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Dr. AJ Chandler Park East, 3 S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler
COST: Starting at $21.95. Kids 6 and younger FREE. Tickets available at santanbrewing.com/events.
Downtown Chandler BBQ Festival would not be possible without sponsors Liquid Death, Gold Medal Gymnastics, Shamrock Food Service, Press Coffee, Von Hanson’s Meat Market, Semper Fi, Earnhardt Auto Centers, Renewal by Andersen and Crowne Plaza San Marcos.
About SanTan Brewing Company
Founded in Chandler, Arizona, SanTan Brewing Company is an award-winning craft brewery featuring flagship favorites like MoonJuice IPA and JuicyJack Hazy IPA. Expanding its passion for flavor beyond beer, SanTan also produces SanTan Spirits, featuring handcrafted whiskeys, gins and vodkas, along with a popular line of ready-to-drink canned cocktails. Whether in a pint glass or a can, SanTan delivers bold, balanced flavors made for everyday enjoyment. To learn more, visit www.santanbrewing.com.
