Charlotte’s biggest, baddest, bone-in bbq festival is back! Get ready to eat, sip, and party Southern-style at the 17th Annual Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival — returning to the stunning Ballantyne’s Backyard on Saturday, May 17th! Same beautiful venue. Even bigger flavor. This legendary affair is all about the good stuff: Beer. Bourbon. Barbeque. Boots. Bacon. Biscuits. Bluegrass. And Smoked Beasts.