Summer is officially in full swing, and June is bringing the ultimate heat to Baltimore! We are hitting the pavement hard this month with a lineup that takes us from the bustling Inner Harbor to local fire department fundraisers, 12-acre music parks, and packed summer festivals.
Whether you are craving a catered BBQ lunch for your workmates or fueling up for a massive airshow, here is where the Pit & Pendulum rig is dropping anchor this June:
The June Public Lineup
Jun 3 | Integra LifeSciences
Location: Columbia, MD
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
We’re kicking off the month by crossing county lines to feed the hardworking team at Integra. If you’re in the Columbia area, skip the boring desk lunch and come grab a smoky platter to power through your Wednesday.
Jun 4 | WTMD First Thursday Concerts
Location: Canton Waterfront Park, Baltimore
Time: Music Starts at 6 pm
Waterfront views, live local music, and the finest wood-fired BBQ in the city. Join us at Canton Waterfront Park as we kick off the premier summer concert series in Baltimore. Grab a blanket, grab a beer, and come find the truck! Learn More about First Thursday’s
Jun 6 | The Shakedown 2026
Location: The Vortex at CAA Park (202 Ingleside Ave, Catonsville MD)
Time: Doors open at 12:00 PM | Festival runs 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Get ready to rock! The 3rd annual presentation of The Shakedown is taking over a stunning 12-acre venue in Catonsville. This year, the festival salutes the legendary 1973 Watkins Glen summer concert (which originally drew 600,000 fans to see the Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, and The Band).
Across two massive stages, you’ll catch killer sets from Grateful Shred, Ed Hough’s Allman Brothers Collective, Uncle Kunkel’s One Gram Band, Kendall Street Company, and more! Grab your lawn chairs and blankets, explore the art vendors, and come find our rig—because premium roots rock demands elite low-and-slow BBQ.
Jun 11 | Rosedale Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser
Location: Rosedale, MD
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dinner with a purpose. Come out to support the heroes of the Rosedale Volunteer Fire Department. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will go toward supporting our local first responders, so bring the whole family out for a Thursday night feast.
Jun 13 & 14 | Baltimore Pride Parade & Block Party Weekend
Location: Baltimore, MD
We are incredibly proud to join the celebration for Baltimore Pride Weekend! Come out for the most vibrant, joyful, and historic celebration of the year in the city. From Saturday’s high-energy parade and block party to Sunday’s festival events, we’ll be on the pavement serving up heavy smoke to keep the community fueled through all the festivities. See the events calendar here: https://www.baltimorepride.org/events-1
Jun 14 | Riverside Park Community Event
Location: Riverside Park, South Baltimore
Time: Day
Spend your Sunday in the park! We are headed to South Baltimore for a beautiful neighborhood gathering. Bring the kids, bring the pups, and grab a pulled pork sandwich under the shade.
Jun 20 | Music City Summer Fest
Location: The Vortex at CAA Park, Catonsville MD | Time: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Catonsville knows how to celebrate summer. We are returning to The Vortex for an epic day-to-night festival packed with live bands, local craft beers, and our signature smoked meats.
Jun 26–29 | SAIL250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore
Location: Baltimore Inner Harbor
We are wrapping up June with one of the biggest events of the year! Join us at the Inner Harbor for a massive four-day celebration featuring historic tall ships, maritime culture, and a spectacular airshow over the water. Look for the smoke rolling by the harbor all weekend long! Learn more Here
Summon the Smoke for Your Next Event
Notice a quick pause in our public schedule on June 17? That’s because the truck is heading over to the Johns Hopkins campus for a massive corporate catering event!
From high-volume corporate site feeds and hospital staff appreciation lunches to backyard graduation parties, our calendar is the definition of “Summer Madness.” Weekend dates for July and August are already getting tight. If you want the Pit & Pendulum food truck experience or a bulk drop-off spread at your next event, let’s get it locked in.