EVENT INFO

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The aroma of slow cooked BBQ will fill the air in Laishley Park, Punta Gorda on February 22, 2025!

When: February 22, 2025 from Noon to 6 pm

Where: Laishley Park, Punta Gorda

What: Smoke on the River BBQ & Music Fest! – where Local BBQ Pitmasters will offer the best in slow cooked goodness with Great Live Music and the best in unique shopping at our retail vendor area

All proceeds benefit the Florida Outdoor Education Foundation

SCHEDULE

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SCHEDULE
12:00 pm – Gates Open
All BBQ Vendors Open and Craft Beer available
Craft Beer Pavilion Open!

Live Music All Day!
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm – Acoustic
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Back Country Boys
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Pure Country of SW Florida
6:00 pm – Event Ends

Artists

Pure Country of Southwest Florida

Site : https://www.facebook.com/purecountryofswfl/

PURE COUNTRY of Southwest Florida is a premier country band that performs the hits from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. They play dynamic songs with powerful vocal harmony. The kind of music you loved to hear growing up. The band members are all seasoned musicians who have played both local and national stages over they years. They formed this group because of their love for good country music and their desire to play the music that you don’t hear on the radio anymore. Artists such as Alan Jackson, George Strait, Garth Brooks, Little Texas, Alabama and many more.

Back Country Boys

Site : https://www.backcountryboysband.com/

The Back Country Boys is one of the best up and coming bands in SW Florida performing hits from the 80’s, 90’s, & 2000’s. Back Country Boys was established in 2020 by founding members Mike Joyce and Brayden Reites. Over several years, they have welcomed current members Matt Byrne, Brendan McCormack, and Aidan Fox into the band. The boys have performed at numerous local and national venues, including the renowned Joe’s Bar on Weed Street and have opened for various acts, including Chris Janson, Eli Young Band, Ian Munsick, and more.