COMPETITIONS OVERVIEW
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
Festival attendees vote for their favorites across multiple categories. Winners announced both nights with prizes and recognition.
BACON, BBQ,, BURGER, FOOD & DRINK COMPETITIONS
Bring your best food creations and compete against Gulf Coast's finest! Categories for professionals and amateurs.
1ST RESPONDERS CHILI COOK-OFF
(New for 2026!) Friday night we will also showcase the 1st Responders Chili Cookoff. We will have 1st Responder Teams, and Community Teams. All proceeds from the Chili Cookoff will go towards the 2026 1st Responders Grant Program. (There will be a donation box for this program at the event).
