Smoky, Savory, and Sweet: Canterbury BBQ & Bacon Festival 2026

Calling all barbecue and bacon lovers. The Canterbury BBQ & Bacon Festival returns to Lake Orion in August.

The mouth-watering weekend features nationally award-winning BBQ teams along with plenty of bacon-inspired dishes, both sweet and savory.

When is the 2026 Canterbury BBQ & Bacon Festival?

Dates are as follows,

• Friday, August 21st, 2026: 4:00 PM  to 9:00 PM
• Saturday, August 22nd, 2026: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
• Sunday, August 23rd, 2026: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Tickets are available online or at the gate. Presale tickets cost $4, while gate tickets are $6. Kids 12 and under get in free. Tickets can be purchased in advance here.

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Along with the delicious food options, guests can also enjoy the following,

• Monster Truck Rides
• Live Music
• Adult Beverages
• Live Wrestling Shows
• Cornhole & Backyard Games
• Petting Zoo
• Eating Contests
• Vendors

Get ready for three exciting days packed with delicious food, great entertainment, and plenty of fun for all ages to enjoy. Additional upcoming events at Canterbury Village include the following,

• Hippie Fest: Saturday, July 11th, and  Sunday, July 12th, 2026
• Dragon & Dino Days: Saturday, July 18th, and Sunday, July 19th, 2026
• 7th Annual Michigan Made Festival: Saturday, August 8th, and Sunday, August 9th, 2026
• Canterbury Pickle Fest: Saturday, August 29th, and Sunday, August 30th, 2026

You can check out a video from last year’s BBQ & Bacon Festival below. Just a heads up - once you watch it, don’t be surprised if you are suddenly craving BBQ and bacon, because everything looks that good.