The Annual Beltway Barbeque (BBQ) Showdown contest highlights the art of barbecuing in Prince George's County and the Mid-Atlantic region. This BBQ Showdown is nationally sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) and draws teams from the Mid-Atlantic area. Every year, thousands of people celebrate and enjoy the art, music, and history of BBQ in Prince George's County, Maryland.