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Apollo Foundation Inc

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Apollo Foundation Inc

About this event

WhistleStop Festival 2026

925 Makers Wy NW

Huntsville, AL 35806, USA

Friday Day Pass
$10

Advance price only - passes increase to $15 at the gate!


All tickets include access to:

● The MainStage: Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy live music from local and regional acts all weekend long.

● People’s Choice Tastings: Sample and judge BBQ from the ShadeTree Barbeque Teams. Tastings include:

○       WINGS: Friday, 6 PM - 7:30 PM (or while supplies last)

○       PULLED PORK: Saturday, 2 PM - 4 PM (or while supplies last)

● The Awards Ceremony: Saturday at 5:00 p.m. - cheer on your favorite BBQ team as cash prizes totaling over $6,000 are announced.

● Sizzle Alley: A variety of food options to purchase and local goods to shop.

● The Picnic Zone: Hang out with friends, grab food from the Alley, and watch the big games.

● The Pigpen: Inflatable bounce houses, STEM activities, and more to entertain our youngest WhistleStop guests.

Tastings are while supplies last. Vote via QR codes at team sites or donate with cash/check to support our initiatives and help your favorite team win the Apollo Cup!

Weekend Pass
$15

Advance price only - passes increase to $25 at the gate!


All tickets include access to:

● The MainStage: Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy live music from local and regional acts all weekend long.

● People’s Choice Tastings: Sample and judge BBQ from the ShadeTree Barbeque Teams. Tastings include:

○       WINGS: Friday, 6 PM - 7:30 PM (or while supplies last)

○       PULLED PORK: Saturday, 2 PM - 4 PM (or while supplies last)

● The Awards Ceremony: Saturday at 5:00 p.m. - cheer on your favorite BBQ team as cash prizes totaling over $6,000 are announced.

● Sizzle Alley: A variety of food options to purchase and local goods to shop.

● The Picnic Zone: Hang out with friends, grab food from the Alley, and watch the big games.

● The Pigpen: Inflatable bounce houses, STEM activities, and more to entertain our youngest WhistleStop guests.

Tastings are while supplies last. Vote via QR codes at team sites or donate with cash/check to support our initiatives and help your favorite team win the Apollo Cup!

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