Fired Up and Fueled by Flavor: Idaho’s First Meat & Taters BBQ Fest!

Get ready, Treasure Valley, Labor Day Weekend just got smoked!  Kendall Auto is proud to sponsor the very first Idaho Meat & Taters BBQ Fest, a can’t-miss celebration of good food, great people, and giving back to our community.  This KCBS-sanctioned event is bringing top Pitmasters and BBQ teams from across the nation to Meridian for a sizzling competition featuring ribs, chicken, pork, brisket, and a special Idaho Potato Category that’s sure to deliver serious spud-tastic flavor.

Labor Day Weekend | August 29–31, 2025

Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park | 1900 N Records Ave, Meridian, ID

Free Public Admission on Saturday, August 30

But there’s more than just BBQ. Here’s what’s cookin’:

• Pro Pitmasters battling for Grand Champion status

• Massive Car Show featuring classics and customs — proudly sponsored by Kendall Auto

• Live music, local vendors, beer garden, family fun, and a health fair

• 100% of proceeds support local programs through the Meridian Lions Club and Snake River Lions

When you show up, eat well, and enjoy the festivities, you’re also helping fund vital programs that serve families right here in the Treasure Valley. That’s what we call BBQ with a purpose.

Come hungry. Leave happy. Support local.  Join Kendall Auto for an unforgettable weekend of flavor, fun, and community impact.

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