Meatstock 2025 is back and sizzling with excitement! This year promises more BBQ, bands, and bedlam, returning bigger and better than ever. Mark your calendars for 7-8 March in Toowoomba and 14-15 March in Bendigo, where you’ll get two full days of barbecue culture, live music, and non-stop action.
Jay Beaumont, the festival’s director, sums it up: “Meatstock is a weekend of like-minded music and barbecue-crazed people, with lots of families hanging out, camping together, and enjoying amazing, authentic barbecue, great music, and really fun entertainment. The energy is amazing!”
Expect a music lineup to remember, with country legends like Chase Rice, Oliver Anthony, and Redferrin rocking the Jack Daniel’s live stage alongside Australian stars Taylor Moss, Melanie Dyer, and Brad Cox. The BBQ pit yard is where national and international teams will compete in the Heat Beads BBQ Wars, battling it out for the top spot in various meat categories. But that’s not all — the Butcher Wars will see the finest butchers showcase their skills in a high-octane showdown.
Meatstock’s competitions are legendary, featuring crowd favourites like the Better Beer Dad Bod Contest, Beard and Mo Wars, and Australia’s Strongest Man and Woman competition. PBR Bull Riding will keep you on the edge of your seat, while the Big Rig Rumble promises a showcase of some of Australia’s most impressive trucks.
For those who need a break from the action, the BBQ expo offers everything from barbecue gear to tattoos. Plus, camping options make it easy to stay close to the action — caravans, RVs, and traditional camping are all on-site. As night falls, an epic fire show and fireworks display will light up the festival, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.
