Oglebay's Backyard BBQ Festival

About

Held at Oglebay Park Resort in Wheeling, Backyard BBQ Festival features food vendors serving barbecue alongside live music, pitmaster demonstrations, craft and bourbon tastings, and fireworks. Kids' programming includes a bouncy house, bubble zone, and magic show. Strong draw for vendors looking to tap into a food-and-entertainment-focused crowd in late May.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

May 21-23, 2026

Venue

Oglebay Park

Tags

• annual
• food
• bbq
• multi-day