Join us for the 2025 Torry Island BBQ Festival on March 22, 2025, at Torry Island, Florida, featuring a thrilling KCBS BBQ Showdown! Top-rated KCBS teams from across the US will showcase their skills in preparing chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket for expert judging. In addition to the main event, we'll host a Backyard BBQ Showdown and a Sauce competition.

Prepare for an unforgettable day filled with an Airboat Show boasting awards in each division, exhilarating Cornhole Tournaments, talented local artists and crafters, a variety of BBQ and delicious food vendors, engaging family activities, Live Music, and much more!

Our Purpose

The admission fee is $10 per person, with free entry for children under 10, and this includes parking. All proceeds from the event will support numerous Glades' non-profit organizations and and enhancements within the community.

Our goal is to bring you an exciting day filled with nationally sanctioned competitions, music and fun while promoting tourism in the Glades.

Festival Schedule:

6:00-9:00am - Vendor Set-up, Airboat Check-in and Setup
10:00am - Volunteer Meeting
11:00am - GATES OPEN
11:30am - Cornhole Tournament Begins
11:30am - Local Musicians on Stage
12:00 noon - Ag Olympics

BBQ Turn In Times

11:00 People's Choice
12:00  Chicken
12:30  Pork Ribs
1:00  Pork
1:30  Brisket
2:00  Sauce

1:00pm -One Love Rising Reggae Band - Main Stage
3:00pm - Scoot Teasley - Main Stage
5:00pm - Awards Ceremony*

All Awards * Order of awards will be determined by  the time BBQ Scores have been completed.

5:45pm - Joe Nichols - Main Stage

Kids Under 10 Free

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