Get ready to experience Shreveport’s BBQ scene like never before! Climb aboard the Week’s Smokin’ Wheels Trolley with the Festie Besties and embark on a tasty tour of four local BBQ hotspots. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the pitmasters of Bodacious Bar & Q, The Hickory Stick, The Magnolia Pit, and Big Nate’s BBQ and More, to sample their grilled masterpieces.
At each stop, you’ll indulge in mouth-watering BBQ with perfectly paired sides and a dessert at the end. This unique trolley tour offers an irresistible taste of authentic Southern BBQ, highlighting the diverse flavors and culinary talents that make Shreveport’s BBQ scene so unique. Don’t miss this smokin’ hot adventure on Thursday, April 3rd during 318 Restaurant Week!
Whether you’re a longtime fan of this BBQ connoisseur or a foodie fanatic, this event is perfect for anyone looking to indulge their taste buds!
Tickets can purchased by clicking here.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Time: 5:45 – 8:45 p.m.
Starting Location: Bodacious Bar & Q (8410 Line Ave., Shreveport, LA) featuring samples of and bar-b-que and traditional sides.
Trolley Stops: The Hickory Stick, The Magnolia Pit, and Big Nate’s BBQ and More.
Tickets: $85.00 (includes trolley ride and samples at each location)
Attendees will enjoy the convenience of a guided trolley tour, allowing them to relax and savor each stop without the hassle of transportation.
Don’t miss out on the chance to taste some of the best bar-b-que in Shreveport while enjoying the company of friends and fellow foodies. Space is limited, so be sure to secure your tickets early!

About The Festie Besties, LLC
In 2024, best friends, Emerie Eck Holtzclaw and Jana Freeman Forrest, who love festivals, fun, and frolicing, collaborated to create entertaining and engaging events for all to enjoy. In an effort to continue in the fun and frolic, The Festie Besties, LLC. was created to specialize in bringing the community together through events.