Barn-B-Q Trail Festival

Barn-B-Q Trail Festival

Barn-B-Q Trail Festival takes place on Saturday 9/5/2026 at Masker's Barn in the Deserted Village at Watchung Reservation, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. The event combines outdoor trail activity with an on-site barn party.

The program includes a trail run or hike followed by a five-hour barn party at the restored Masker's Barn. The barn party features barbecue, snacks, beer, wine, seltzers, music, games, and a range of trail- and barn-focused activities. One ticket tier includes a souvenir.

The organizer offers three ticket types with stated age guidelines and fees. The All-Inclusive ticket grants access to the five-hour barn party with food, snacks, adult beverages, trail-tivities, barn-tivities, and a souvenir; it is intended for attendees aged 21 and older, with separate ticketing for younger attendees and designated drivers. The Designated Dude(tte) ticket is for attendees who will not consume alcohol and for attendees who have not yet turned 21. The Lil Farm Hand ticket is for children 14 and under and requires accompaniment by a Barn-going parent or guardian; it includes food and activities but no souvenir. Registration opens May 9, 2026 and closes July 3, 2026. Published fees are $44, $34, and $19 respectively. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.