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 21, 2026.
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!
Festival Events
BBQ Showdown
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 2026 we will add a Youth BBQ Competiton!
Airboat Show
A BBQ Festival needs an Airboat Show! And we have one, with great boats and vehicles from the area.
Interested?
Live Music - 2026!
New Youth BBQ Competition for 2026!
This year Colt Ford brings the heat with Blanco Brown setting the stage - don’t miss the show everyone will be talking about!
It's going to be HOT!
Cornhole Tournament
New Youth BBQ Competition for 2026!
New Youth BBQ Competition for 2026!
Cornhole will be back this year! We have teamed up with Hoalenaut cornhole to bring ACL Sanctioned Cornhole to the Torry Island BBQ Showdown. Register now!
New Youth BBQ Competition for 2026!
New Youth BBQ Competition for 2026!
New Youth BBQ Competition for 2026!