Do The 'Que 2026

First Street Brewing Company presents the Midwest BBQ Association: Downtown Do The 'Que 2026!

Sample BBQ from each of the cookers’ sites starting at 5:30 pm.  Come early to meet the cook teams and learn about their techniques.   There will be a people’s choice award where you can vote for your favorite ribs and pork belly. 

Live music sponsored by Downtown Summer Sounds starting at 7:00 pm with BreAnn Stone, followed by The First and Saint Joe Band **Purchased BBQ event ticket needed for entry before 7:00 pm**

📆 August 22

🕛 Tap room opens at 12:00 pm

Feed at 5:30-7:00 pm *Arrive early to get in food line!!*

📍 First Street Brewing Company

💵 $25 pre-sale, prices move to $30 the week before the event. 

***12 and under youth ticket available for $12***

Yard games and music all day long.  

We will be cooking pork ribs, pork butt, beans, and corn bread!  Free-Will Donation dessert station and all the watermelon you can eat!! 

VOTE for your favorite pickle at 5pm!! 

Beer, margaritas, and other beverages are available all day long.    An ID is required for the purchase of alcohol.  

Family-friendly event!! Kids Que for kids age 17 and younger. They will have to make one rack of ribs for judging. $10 entry fee for the Kids Que competition.

Bring your chairs, sunscreen, and appetite. Please leave your pets a home.  

Follow along on Facebook for updates:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561920142952

Stay for the FREE Summer Sounds concerts with BreAnne Stone, followed by The First and Saint Joe Band. 

$50 entry fee for the main competition and redunded upon check in.  Anyone is eligible to sign up for the BBQ contest. You may sign up at https://www.mwbabbq.org/events-1/hastings-downtown-do-the-que-regular-and-kids-que