the Festival

About Us

Join us for the 2026 Torry Island BBQ Festival on March 21, 2026, at Torry Island, Florida, featuring a thrilling KCBS BBQ Showdown! Top-rated KCBS teams from across the US will showcase their skills in preparing chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket for expert judging. In addition to the main event, we'll host a Backyard BBQ Showdown and a Sauce competition.

Prepare for an unforgettable day filled with an Airboat Show boasting awards in each division, exhilarating Cornhole Tournaments, talented local artists and crafters, a variety of BBQ and delicious food vendors, engaging family activities, Live Music, and much more!

Our Purpose

The admission fee is $10 per person, with free entry for children under 10, and this includes parking. All proceeds from the event will support numerous Glades' non-profit organizations and and enhancements within the community.

Our goal is to bring you an exciting day filled with nationally sanctioned competitions, music and fun while promoting tourism in the Glades.

2025 Festival Schedule

6:00-9:00am - Vendor Set-up, Airboat Check-in & Setup

10:00am - Volunteer Meeting

11:00am - GATES OPEN

BBQ Turn In Times

11:00 People's Choice

12:00 Chicken

12:30 Pork Ribs

1:00 Pork

1:30 Brisket

2:00 Sauce

11:30am - Cornhole Tournament Begins

12:00 noon - Ag Olympics

12:00 noon - People's Choice Award Contest

Contest starts at noon until sold out or 3:00pm, whichever occurs first.

1:00pm -One Love Rising Reggae Band - Main Stage

3:00pm - Scoot Teasley - Main Stage

5:00pm - Awards Ceremony*

All Awards *

Order of awards will be determined by the time BBQ Scores have been completed.

5:45pm - Joe Nichols - Main Stage

Our Venue

Torry Island

Set in western Palm Beach County near Belle Glade, Florida on the southern shores of Lake Okeechobee; Torry Island offers a little of everything for everyone. Anglers and boaters enjoy direct boating access to "America's Bass Fishing Captial of the World" that only the Island can offer. Bird watching, hiking, biking, and 3 recreational walking nature trails will excite any wildlife enthusiast! The Island offers a campground, floating docks, a pavillion, and an amphitheater for outdoor concerts which make it a great choice for the BBQ Festival!