7 Area Chefs Prepare Signature BBQ for Shreveport Bourbon Festival

Fourth of July festivities are already starting to pop up on the calendar, and there is one specific event that locals absolutely swarm every single year. I mean, let’s be real, who doesn’t love a celebration built entirely around world-class bourbon and slow-smoked barbecue?

If you’re looking to level up your holiday, you need to be part of this one-of-a-kind experience in Downtown Shreveport.

The Bourbon and Barbeque Festival has officially returned, and this year, the event is benefiting our friends over at the Red River Revel. It’s a win-win: you get an extraordinary evening, and you’re supporting one of the biggest cultural staples in North Louisiana.

This isn't your typical backyard cookout. We’re talking about a concierge-level event featuring seven of our talented area chefs, each preparing a signature barbecue dish that will blow your mind. To wash it all down, there will be six fine bourbons on deck, including three exclusive barrel picks specifically paired to match those smoky flavors.

But here is the kicker: Every single ticket is a VIP ticket. That means you get reserved parking (a total game-changer for downtown fireworks) and a private, unobstructed view of the Fourth of July show at the Texas Street Bridge.

Because they want to keep the experience intimate and high-end, the capacity is hard-capped at just 250 tickets.

If you want to trade the crowded sidewalks for a glass of premium bourbon and a front-row seat to the best fireworks show in the state, don’t wait. With only 250 spots available, these will disappear faster than a plate of brisket.