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Almost Heaven BBQ Bash comes to Buckhannon, offers two days of fun for the entire family

The Almost Heaven BBQ Bash festivities take place at Jawbone Park in Buckhannon / All photos by Beckie Boyd

BUCKHANNON – The aroma of smoked meat and fried food is filling the air of downtown Buckhannon this weekend, June 16-17.

The Almost Heaven BBQ Bash has arrived at Jawbone Park with good food, family fun and BBQ on the mind.

This two day festival offers a variety of activities for the entire family; art cars, food vendors, bouncy houses, balloon artistry, a car show, face painting, a falconry exhibit and so much more.

Unique art cars parked at Jawbone Park for the Almost Heaven BBQ Bash / Photo by Beckie Boyd

The laughter of children consumed Jawbone Park Friday as they played in the abundance of bouncy houses and patiently waited in line to have their face painted.

Families were eager to witness the Dino-Roar Tour Show Friday afternoon. Guests could greet a prehistoric reptile while offering a friendly chin scratch and pose for photos.

Dino-Roar Tour Show was among the fun activities on Friday’s schedule / Photo by Beckie Boyd

The Almost Heaven BBQ Bash will offer additional exciting activities in downtown Buckhannon this Saturday, June 17 including a car show, a BBQ Bash Twirling Competition, live music, BBQ Competition Awards and more. See the full Almost Heaven BBQ Bash schedule here.

Learn more about the Almost Heaven BBQ Bash on their website. Follow Almost Heaven BBQ Bash on Facebook for updates on this weekend’s festivities.

Laurel Fork Falconry Exhibit & Demos will take place at Jawbone Park from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday / Photo by Beckie Boyd

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