People's Choice award
You Be the Judge!
Think you know great BBQ? Now’s your chance to prove it! Grab your ticket to The People's Choice Award and taste your way through the best smoked, grilled, and sauced-up creations at the Torry Island BBQ Showdown on March 22, 2025.
As a People's Choice Judge, you'll get exclusive access to sample mouthwatering BBQ from top pitmasters and cast your vote to crown the fan-favorite champion. Don’t just watch—be part of the action and let your taste buds decide who takes home the trophy! The contest starts at noon and ends at 3pm or when there is no more meat!
Tickets are limited—order yours now and get ready to feast!
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BBQ Showdown
The Torry Island BBQ Festival features a KCBS BBQ Showdown Event. The Showdown is broken down into two divisions, Pro and Backyard with a Sauce Competiton to boot! Oh, and in 2025 we will add a "People's Choice" and "Mystery Meat" Categories!
Airboat Show
Live Music -
A BBQ Festival needs an Airboat Show! And we have one, with great boats and vehicles from the area.
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Live Music -
Live Music -
Join us for an unforgettable day of live entertainment! Groove to the reggae rhythms of One Love Rising, kick back with the soulful country sounds of Scott Teasley, and get ready for an electrifying performance by our headliner, multi-platinum Quartz Hill Records artist Joe Nichols.
Cornhole Tournament
Cornhole will be back this year! We have teamed up with Hoalenaut cornhole to bring ACL Sanctioned Cornhole to the Torry Island BBQ Showdown. Stay tuned for signup information!
Ag Olympics- new for 2025!
Enjoy friendly competition while embracing the fun - Ag Olympics feature a series of challenges inspired by everyday farming tasks.