If you’ve ever said “Mildura needs a proper BBQ festival”… well, here it is.
Fully Blown BBQ Festival is landing on the lawns at The Gateway Mildura on Saturday, 7 March 2026 — and it’s shaping up as a full-on day/night of slow-cooked meats, live-fire cooking, music, drinks, and a Show & Shine car scene all in one spot.
At a glance
When: Saturday 7 March 2026
Where: The Gateway Mildura (Gateway Hotel Lawns)
Festival hours (as outlined for vendors): 12:00pm–5:00pm then 6:00pm–11:00pm (with Show & Shine visitors from 9:00am)
What it is: A smoked meat & eats festival with live fire cooking, food, drinks & entertainment
What to expect on the day
1) The BBQ (the main event)
This one’s built around the real-deal BBQ methods — smoking, cooking over coals, slow-roasting — and the organisers are leaning into those classic regional styles (think Texas brisket, Carolina pulled pork, Kansas City ribs, and everything in between).
In other words: turn up hungry. You’re not leaving this one “just grabbing a snack”.
2) The drinks + festival atmosphere
From the official festival blurb, it’s not just meat-on-a-plate — it’s positioned as a full food/drinks/entertainment day out.
And local media coverage has already flagged the recipe: slow-cooked meat, live bands, muscle cars and plenty of beverages.
3) Cars, Show & Shine, and that “walk around with a feed” vibe
If you love a car show and you love a smoker, this is your love language, so the day starts early for anyone who wants to cruise in and check out the lineup.
Why this one matters (beyond just a good feed)
What I like about this idea is it feels very Mildura: outdoor venue, big social energy, something different, and something that can grow.
The vendor pack is forecasting around 1,000–1,500 visitors for year one — which is a solid crowd for an inaugural event.
If it hits the mark, this is exactly the kind of event that can become a yearly “lock it in” on the local calendar.
Tickets, vendors, and contacts
Tickets are linked via the festival’s official site. FBBQ 2026
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