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Sunday, June 28, 2026

34th Annual Giant Barbecue Battle Photo Recap - Day One

Buzz Lightyear & friend at the 34th annual Giant BBQ Battle


Summer officially began a week ago today, but DC Outlook doesn't recognize summer until the return of the Giant Barbecue Battle. That was yesterday, and even Mother Nature agreed to lend a helping hand, defying local projections of rain and (shudder) thunderstorms. She even managed to keep the Sun under wraps clouds, which for those of us who love to attend, makes a big, BIG difference. With the weather in check, the kind folks at Giant Food took care of everything else, delighting a huge crowd with great food, giveaways and music. If you're keeping score at home, those are probably the three best things in the world. Here's our annual recap of happy faces and memories; and in case you missed Saturday's non-stop fun, the BBQ Battle returns today along Pennsylvania Avenue, NW between 3rd & 7th Streets. Tickets cost only $21.20 (including tax) and can be purchased online or in person. Gates open at 11 AM and don't close until 7 PM tonight.


Mike's Hot Honey!

Del Frutal

Just Ice Tea

Zespri Kiwifruit

All smiles at Olipop

Free caricatures!


Future Cap?

Watermelon royalty

Planter's Peanuts

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile

I&I Riddim on the Pepsi World Music Stage

Taqueritos

Band-Aid Bandages

XL Bounty Paper Towels

Giant Pharmacy CPR Certifications

Giveaways galore!

Mug Root Beer

Inside the Giant Sampling Pavilion