Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce cancels Chillin' n Grillin' BBQ Festival

COVID-19 has claimed another cultural victim with the cancellation of the 9th Annual Chillin’ n Grillin’ festival. The BBQ and music festival was scheduled for May 28th through 30th in downtown Sand Springs.

“It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Chillin’ n Grillin’ BBQ Festival and Carnival is cancelled,” announced the Chamber on Tuesday. “We hope this action will help to keep our community safe and healthy.”

The City of Sand Springs previously canceled the April 18th Herbal Affair and Festival, which also led to the cancellation of OkieSpice & Trade Co.’s Westival event on the same day.

Chillin’ n Grillin’ is one of Sand Springs’s largest annual events and features food trucks, a BBQ cook-off, a beer garden, carnival rides, and more. Previously hosted at Case Community Park, it was moved to the heart of downtown on 1st Street last year in order to provide highway visibility.