Starts @ 9:00 am
Amateur BBQ Competition
Food Vendors
Arts & Crafts
10 a.m. Sidewalk Chalk Contest
2 p.m. Road Closer
4 p.m. Kids Section Opens
4:30p.m. Introduce Real Squeal Pageant Winners
5:00 Street Dance
*The Ripley's
* Eight Track Flashblack
The Squeal-In Squeal- Out Cruise In
7 p.m. G. Marie's Sidewalk Fashion Show
8 p.m.National Anthem
8:30 p.m. Fireworks
BBQ Competition Awards
Starts @ 9:00 am
Food Vendors
Arts & Crafts
Indian Artifacts Exhibit & Flint Knapping @ Durdern Cabin
9 a.m. The Squealin' Car Show Registration & Set Up
10 a.m. Pig Tales Awards
10:30 a.m. Music Performace
11 a.m. The Squealin' Car Show
11 a.m. Chad Crews Magic Show @ Dream House
11:30 a.m. Music Performance
1 p.m. Flint Knapping Competition @ Durden Cabin
2 p.m. The Squealin' Car Show Awards
3 p.m. Chad Crews Magic Show @ Dream House
3:30 p.m. Introduce Real Squeal Pageant Winners
5:00 p.m. See you next year!
The Real Squeal is a two-day BBQ & Music Festival featuring BBQ competitions, live music, food vendors, arts & crafts, family activities, a car cruise-in, car show, Indian Artifact Show, and more.
Friday, October 2, 2026
9:00 AM–10:30 PM
Downtown Lyons – South Broad Street
Saturday, October 3, 2026
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Partin Park – 168 Miot Street, Lyons, GA
Is admission free?
Friday: Free parking is available behind City Hall, behind Lyons Main Street, and at the Toombs County Courthouse.
Saturday: Free parking is available outside the entrances to Partin Park.
No. Inflatables and the rock wall are pay-to-play.
No. ATMs will not be available inside the festival. Nearby ATMs are available at local banks and convenience stores.
Yes. Authorized downtown businesses may sell alcohol in approved festival cups within the Entertainment District.
No outside alcohol or coolers are allowed.
We ask that pets remain at home due to large crowds, loud noises, and warm temperatures.
No. Golf carts and other personal motorized vehicles are not permitted in the festival area.
