Autumn has arrived in Maryland, and October is packed with crisp air, festival vibes, and low-and-slow delicious BBQ! We are rolling out across Baltimore and surrounding counties all month long—from iconic harbor street festivals and Oktoberfests to lacrosse tournaments and community fundraisers.
Whether you need a lunch break fix, a weekend festival feast, or fall catering ideas, here is where you can find Pit & Pendulum BBQ this October:
October BBQ Events
Oct 2, 3 & 4 | Fells Point FunFest
Location: Fells Point, Baltimore
We’re kicking off the month with three full days of live music, waterfront views, local art, and street fest energy at the historic Fells Point FunFest. Come grab a pulled pork or brisket platter right in the heart of historic Fells Point.!
Oct 6, 20, 27 | Tuesday Double-Header: Baltimore VA & Patterson Park
- Baltimore VA (UMMC): 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Patterson Park Farmers Market: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Oct 10 | Das Oktoberfest
Location: Maryland State Fairgrounds Track Infield (Timonium, MD)
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Prost! We’re heading to the State Fairgrounds for an afternoon of German beer, bratwurst, and our smoked BBQ classics.
Oct 12 | Old Line Spirits: Forrest Gump Movie Night
Location: Old Line Spirits (Baltimore, MD)
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join us for craft cocktails, movie night vibes, and hot BBQ at Old Line Spirits.
Oct 15 | Rosedale Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser
Location: Rosedale, MD
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dinner with a purpose! Stop by to support the heroes of the Rosedale VFD and enjoy a hassle-free Thursday dinner for the family.
Oct 17 | Vortex Fall Fest
Location: The Vortex at CAA Park (Catonsville, MD)
Time: 3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
We’re returning to Catonsville for another epic day of live music, craft brews, and crisp fall festival energy under the stars.
Oct 18 | Hereford VFD Fall Festival (TBD)
Location: Hereford, MD
(Keep an eye on our social media channels for final confirmation on this stop!)
Oct 22 | Rosedale Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser
Location: Rosedale, MD
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Oct 23, 24 & 25 | USA Lacrosse Tournament (Atlas Cup)
Location: Cockeysville, MD
Three big days of elite lacrosse action! We’ll be keeping players, coaches, and fans fueled on-site all weekend long.
Oct 30 | Muddy Beaver
Location: Sparrows Point, MD
Time: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Summon the Smoke for Your Next Event
October is one of our biggest months for private catering events! You’ll notice a few private stops on our schedule:
- Oct 10: Private Neighborhood Pig Roast in Towson (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
- Oct 16: Cockeysville Touchdown Club Banquet (Feeding 250 Guests!)
- Oct 26: HHA Golf Tournament at Rocky Point (Live grilling station setup at Hole 9 from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
From backyard pig roasts and golf tournaments to high-volume sports club banquets, we bring the full Pit & Pendulum experience directly to your venue. Dates for late fall and holiday catering are already locking in fast!
Summon the heat. Invoke the smoke. Feast without fear.