Bikes’n’BBQ Dillenburg

Description

Seventh Hessian State Barbecue Championship and Bikes en masse

It’s that time again soon! The city of Oranienstadt is once again inviting you to the event "Bikes’n’BBQ" on May 3, 2026, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. In addition to a large motorcycle and bicycle exhibition, the seventh Hessian State Barbecue Championship will take place in the Hofgarten area. Furthermore, visitors can look forward to a wide-ranging supporting program. A biker church service will kick off the event, along with a wheelie simulator, bicycle trial shows, barbecue exhibitions, information and action stands, a live graffiti workshop, fun activities for children, a mobile bicycle museum with test ride opportunities, and culinary delights inviting everyone to stroll and linger in Oranienstadt on this Sunday. This year, local businesses will also open their doors in the city center from 12:00 pm with attractive special offers for shopping Sunday.

The title of state barbecue champion is to be defended
Grilling teams from all over the Federal Republic will again compete in the seventh Hessian State Barbecue Championship this year, hoping to take the coveted title home! The team with the highest overall score will be awarded the title: “Hessian Grill and BBQ Champion 2026”. The Hessian State Barbecue Championship 2026 in Dillenburg is officially licensed by the German Barbecue Association e.V. (GBA). Thus, the competition rules of the GBA apply, which can be viewed at www.bbq-dillenburg.de. The focus of the state barbecue championship is on fun for all participants. Oranienstadt Dillenburg is expecting a variety of ambitious amateur grillers alongside some professionals and looks forward to all who love grilling and know how to score with creative ideas. The competition starts at 11:00 am in the Dillenburg Hofgarten. The grilling teams bring their own grills, required equipment, and ingredients and prepare the main ingredients and side dishes on site. In total, four courses will be prepared by each team, evaluated by a trained jury on site. This will also benefit the audience, as sample bites for the public are definitely welcome. This year's menu will include a vegetarian starter featuring green sauce as a key ingredient, beef with side dish, chef’s choice street food, and a sweet Dillenburger as dessert. Additionally, there will be a so-called fun scoring. This extra evaluation will be carried out by an audience jury, which will also simultaneously receive a spot at the wild-card table of the respective teams. The wild-card spots will be raffled off and awarded through social media (Facebook & Instagram of Oranienstadt Dillenburg). Alongside the dishes, the presentation of the respective teams and the decoration of the stands will also be judged. The winning team from the fun scoring will receive a special prize.

Market events around grilling, leisure, and enjoyment
Those who have developed a taste for the creations of the grilling teams and want to try their hand will surely find a suitable offer at the barbecue exhibition in the Hofgarten. In addition to grills and suitable accessories, visitors can expect a selection of hand-picked liqueurs, various grilling sauces, and diverse spices.

Moreover, from April 30 to May 3, 2026, Culinario Events GmbH will once again host the Food Truck Mile in the Hofgarten area for the third consecutive time.
Culinary delights await numerous guests on Wednesday (April 30) from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, on Thursday (May 1) from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm, on Friday (May 2) from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, on Saturday (May 3) from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and on Sunday during "Bikes’n’BBQ" from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. The diverse street food offerings include Thai dishes, cheesesteak sandwiches, various burger variations, Austrian delicacies, hot dogs, bratwurst and currywurst, Sicilian street food, and much more. For the sweet-tooths among the guests, there will also be a versatile range of offerings including bubble waffles with various toppings or apple strudel. Drinks such as soft drinks, beer, and cocktails will also be available for visitors on site. Musically, the Food Truck Mile will be accompanied by the DANCE CATS (performing on April 30 at 6:00 pm) and by OVERTIME on May 1 at 4:00 pm – the local full-blooded musicians will bring the best pieces from five decades of music history in the rock & pop genre to the stage. On Saturday, May 2, Ladykiller – Dillenburg's most famous Marius Müller-Westernhagen cover band will take the stage at 6:00 pm.

Biker church service to kick off the event
Organized by the C.M.A. Christian Motorcyclists Association e.V., a biker church service in the open-air variant will start at 11:00 am to kick off "Bikes’n’BBQ". While the grilling teams begin preparing their menus for the state barbecue championship, interested church service attendees – whether on two wheels or not – will gather on the event grounds in the Hofgarten. Everyone is cordially invited to participate! The church service will be accompanied musically by the “Jordan Wells Band” from Siegen.

C.M.A. Germany is a group of Christians from various congregations. The members are united by their love for Jesus Christ, motorcycles, and shared rides.

Hot machines are on display during the large bike exhibition
Local dealers will showcase beautiful and certainly eye-catching motorcycles in Hofgartenstraße, near the barbecue competition in Hofgarten. Among others, motorcycles from brands like Harley-Davidson, Honda, Indian Motorcycle, Kawasaki, Royal Enfield, and Suzuki can be admired on site. In addition to local dealers, various clubs from the motorcycle scene will also be present, providing insights into their club work and offerings with action stands. Exciting and educational moments are also guaranteed at the wheelie simulator, where Siegen stunt professional Dirk Manderbach will explain the right technique for performing a wheelie. Oranienstadt Dillenburg and all participants look forward to many visitors who also arrive on their own bikes. Corresponding parking spaces for motorcycles are planned on the event grounds in Hofgartenstraße. Access for bikers is via Wilhelmstraße. Additionally, a "Biker Meet" will be set up on site. Bikers, whether motorcycle or bicycle riders, can secure a shady spot right by the action.

The bicycle exhibition can be found for the first time this year in the city center – local dealers are showcasing numerous models from the bicycle and e-bike sector in Marktstraße, and cycling clubs are also waiting there for interested visitors. As a special highlight, there will be bicycle trial shows in Marktstraße, guaranteed to impress those present. The "Bike Brothers" from Karlsruhe will demonstrate what is possible with two-wheelers in a total of three 20-minute shows. The spectacular and extraordinary shows will take place at 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, and 4:00 pm.

The cost-free bicycle encoding action of the Regional Traffic Service of the Lahn-Dill-Kreis, in cooperation with the Traffic Watch Dillenburg e.V., will also be on hand again. The Traffic Watch will additionally feature a rollover simulator.

In Oberen Hauptstraße, the mobile bicycle museum will return for the second time – trying out and taking test rides is explicitly welcomed! Guests can also expect another special feature: for the first time, there will be live graffiti workshops with the Herborn artist Gor Grigorjan. This interactive art action will present the history of graffiti and various techniques in a relaxed street art manner.

In the city center, a generous offer for children and families will also be provided at Wilhelmsplatz. A bouncy castle land, children's games, large games, and additional activities ensure a high quality of stay, creating an attractive transition to Dillenburg's city center. The offers can be used free of charge. From 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, merchants and restaurateurs will open their doors for the first time this year for shopping Sunday and look forward to numerous visitors.

A very special action will also be part of the diverse events on Sunday: the artist Santiago Gallardo, based in Herborn, will paint an electricity box at Wilhelmsplatz together with people in need of support. Passersby are also cordially invited to participate in the painting on site. Dillenburg is indeed a city for all people! And that's exactly what Lebenshilfe, in collaboration with Oranienstadt Dillenburg, wants to make visible, coinciding with the European protest day for the equality of people with disabilities.

Traffic Closures and Parking
Oranienstadt Dillenburg asks all event guests, residents, and businesses for their understanding that there may be slight restrictions on the use of traffic routes during the event. Free parking spaces will be available on that day at the stadium, at the city hall parking lot, and in the Oranien parking garage (exit until 7:00 pm).

All information at www.bbq-dillenburg.de