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people's choice showdown

Show Us Your Best Butt!

Everyone loves to brag about thier butt! Get ready and brang it on! Join in the fun at the Torry Island BBQ Showdown and enter your best butt in the People's Choice Competition. There will be cash prizes for the top entries. And... you will have bragging rights until next year!

people's choice

Everyone loves a good butt, this event enables competitors to enter an unlimited amount of different entries with the chance to win CASH prizes. Rules are listed below and you can enter as  many times as you like for only $25 per entry. 


PEOPLE CHOICE Contest Rules

  • Each Contestant is allowed to enter as many times as they like, however they must pay an additional $25 per entry. 
  • Entry forms must be submitted by March 7, 2025.
  • Each $25 entry will be provided 25lbs of pork butt for preparation (if you have two entries, then you will receive 50 pounds of meat). All meat must be prepared and turned in for judging. 
  • Contest starts at 12 Noon and runs until 3:00pm or until meat runs out.
  • You may prepare your pork in any manner of your chosing. Volunteers will then portion your entry into 2oz portion cups.
  • Meat must be cooked on site and be brought to the judging booth on Saturday, March 22nd by 11:00am  for judging. Late or early submissions will not be accepted.
  • Entries that are spicy HOT must be marked HOT, or they will be disqualified.
  • Prizes for "Peoples Choice" will be awarded.
  • You are required to present your entry meat pulled and in an aluminum pan, volunteers will place  your entry into the 2oz serving containers.
  • All contestants will be assigned a number upon entry.
  • All questions should be addressed to Kevin Brewer, BBQ Rep at 561-261-1555.
  • Must be present to WIN!
  • Winners will be announced on Saturday, March 22nd at the 5:00 award ceremony.


2025 people's choice division winners

1st - Pompano Kings

2nd - BBQ Ribs on Wheels and More

3rd - Jessi James Smoking Guns BBQ Team

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Festival Organizer - Jennifer Earnest  •  561-996-4524  •  j.earnest@hehill.org

BBQ Competition Rep - Kevin Brewer  •  561-261-1555  •  kevin@turfproservices.com

Airboat Show Organizer - Kevin Rhodes  •  561-261-6390  •  sodlife@gmail.com


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FESTIVAL UPDATES!

Welcome! We are working to make next year even better! 


Mark your calendars — the 2026 Torry Island BBQ Showdown is set for March 21! Next year, we're turning up the heat with a Kids' BBQ Competition! Check back often for updates and details.


WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING BBQ COMPETITORS, AIRBOAT, VENDOR CONSIDERATION, HAY BALE COMPETITORS AND SPONSORS!


MARCH 21, 2026 THE FUN BEGINS!


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