Attention all people who like fun, food, and friends! Ballpark Village is bringing back Pig & Swig BBQ festival Saturday, June 17th from 12-7pm in the heart of downtown St. Louis  and now it’s free! That’s right, this fun festival will feature live music, 8 of the best St. Louis barbecue vendors, multiple whiskey brands, premium cigars from the Cigar Box, and more! Pig & Swig is the perfect way to kick off Father’s Day Weekend. 

Admission to this festival is free with food and beverages available for purchase onsite. Vendors include: Salt + Smoke, Sugarfire, PM BBQ, Iron Barley, Bootleggin’ BBQ, Doc’s Smokehouse, Super Smokers, Beast Craft BBQ Co., & more! Live music from Bobby Ford and Mack’s Creek and additional shopping and food vendors will be onsite!PLUS 60 BBQ vendors will be competing in 5 categories to win $10,000 in total prizes. Free and all ages welcome! Ballpark Village’s very own Bobby Ford will kick-off the day on the Busch II Infield with headliner Mack’s Creek.

 

VIP option is available for purchase $30 in advance / $35 day of. This VIP ticket Saturday, June 17th from 12pm – 7pm includes two complimentary beverages, exclusive BBQ and whiskey samples throughout the day, private restrooms, lots of seating and shade, and private bar! This option is available for guests 21+.

 

For guests interested, there is also a VIP Pig & Swig kick-off Friday, June 16th 6PM-9PM on the rooftop deck of the Budweiser Brew House with panoramic views of the city and into Busch Stadium. VIP ticket includes BBQ and whiskey samples, ShockTop all-inclusive package, and BBQ demonstrations on Napolean Grills.

Don’t miss this fun filled event, and help support The BackStoppers! For more information please visit here.

 

The BackStoppers is solely a recipient of the proceeds and not an organizer of the event

*Photo Credit to Ballpark Village