Join us at Camp Mack, a Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina & RV Resort for our annual Rock ‘N’ Brews BBQ Competition on October 224-26th. For pitmasters and cook teams this weekend will include FBA Sanctioned BBQ contest with Professional and Backyard Divisions, Kids Cook-off, Ancillary Contest, Bonfire Party, and more! For those who want to cheer on their favorite teams, we will have BBQ Vendors, a Craft Fair on Saturday, and Live Music on the Riverfront from local bands on Friday and Saturday for you to enjoy. Proceeds for the event will be raised for the Freedom Tour for mobile relief for those in need in Polk County.

Event Schedule

OCTOBER 24TH, THURSDAY

Early Cook Team Check-in - 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Cocktail Contest - 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

OCTOBER 25TH, FRIDAY

Cook Team Meat Inspection - 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Cook Team Meeting (Turn-in boxes to be handed out) - 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Music on the Riverfront Stage - 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Gator Mack’s Costume Contest & Halloween Party - 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Wings Turn-In - 6:20 PM – 6:30 PM

Smoked Sides Turn – In - 7:00 PM – 7:10 PM

Kids Que – Grilled or Smoked Slider - 7:30 PM – 7:45 PM

Nothin’ **** Gator Turn – In - 8:20 PM – 8:30 PM

Dessert – Turn In - 9:00 PM – 9:15 PM

OCTOBER 26th, SATURDAY

FBA Judge’s Meeting - 9:00 AM

FBA – Chicken Turn – In - 11:00 AM

FBA – Ribs Turn – In - 12:00 PM

Craft Fair & Vendors - 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

People’s Choice BBQ Tasting (Riverfront) - 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Live Music on Riverfront Stage - 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

FBA – Pork Turn – In - 1:00 PM

FBA – Brisket Turn – In - 2:00 PM

BBA Awards - 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Free Concert on Riverfront Stage - 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Kids Trick or Treating at Camp Sites - 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Bonfire Lighting - 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Pitmasters & Cook Teams

This is an FBA sanctioned event. We encourage pitmasters of all levels to join as it is an excellent opportunity to learn from the professional teams and enjoy a weekend with some of the top BBQ cooks and enthusiasts. Teams can compete in either the backyard ($175) or the pro ($300) division. All teams must compete in all meat categories of chicken, pork ribs, pork shoulder, and beef brisket. Professional Cook Teams must compete in all 4 meat categories (chicken, ribs, pork shoulder, and beef brisket) to be eligible for the grand championship.

Teams will also be given a pork shoulder, which will be included with their entry, to compete in the People’s Choice Competition. All teams can enter our ancillary contests at an additional cost of $25 per category for either Cocktail Contest (Thursday Night) and our Fun Cues on Friday: Wings, Smoke Sides, Kids Que (Smoked or Grilled Sliders), Camp Mack’s prized category of Nothin’ ‘****’ Gator, and Dessert.

All teams must be a member of the FBA to compete in the Rock ‘N’ Brews BBQ Festival. If you are not a member, please register at: https://fba39.wildapricot.org/ as your FBA number will be required to register for the event.

Festival Date: October 24-26, 2024  

Location: Camp Mack, 14900 Camp Mack Road

Lake Wales, FL 33898

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