Torry Island BBQ Showdown & Airboat Show

 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!

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.