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The aroma of slow cooked BBQ will fill the air in Laishley Park, Punta Gorda on March 9, 2024!

When: March 9, 2024 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

Please note: THIS EVENT IS RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 9, 2024 from JAN 6, 2024, DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST – ALL TICKETS ARE GOOD FOR THE MARCH 9TH DATE!

All proceeds benefit the Florida Outdoor Education Foundation

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

Live Music All Day!
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm – Back Country Boys
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Pure Country of SW Florida
4:30 pm – Headliner TBA
6:00 pm – Event Ends

Artists
Pure Country of Southwest Florida

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

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.

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VIP PAVILION

The VIP Pavilion is an exclusive area with table seating and upfront stage access.

Included in the VIP Tables are complimentary bottled water, soft drinks, exclusive VIP Restrooms, access to stage, table seating

  • • Limited to 240 guests
  • • Admission to event is included with the VIP Tables
  • • Tables for 2 Guests – $80
  • • Tables for 4 Guests – $160
  • • Tables for 6 Guests – $240

GATE ADMISSION

  • • $8.00 in advance, $10.00 at the gate
  • • Kids under 12 free with Adult
  • • Tickets required for all food and BBQ, domestic beer, liquor and other food
  • • Sample and Food tickets – $1.00 each

NO COOLERS, NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS, NO PETS

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CONTACT

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VENDOR FORMS

2024 BBQ Fest Food Vendor App – PDF

2024 BBQ Fest Retail Vendor App – PDF

 

 

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For more information:
Jerry Cleffi
Big Star Special Event Services
Florida Outdoor Education Foundation
941.628.0702
Jerrycleffi001@gmail.com