It’s BBQ Festival Season in Polk County

Join the Lakeland Pigfest Board of Directors and the over 150 competition barbecue teams for a weekend of good eatin’, good friends, and good tunes to benefit Lakeland-area charities as we kick off the Annual Lakeland Pigfest! Located at the SUN n' FUN Campus.

This epic BBQ event is held at the Citrus Center Boys and Girls Club in Winter Haven. 2400 Havendale Blvd. NW. A free “Park & Ride” service will be provided from Champions Church, located at 1801 Havendale Blvd. NW. Premium parking ($5) also available. Friday Night Festivities featuring a sneak peak at the BBQ vendors begin Friday, February 1 at 6 pm and are open to all (Friday entry – $10). Saturday Night Join us for the big BBQ competition and music on Saturday, February 2 from 10 am – 6 pm (Saturday entry – $1 donation). 100% of funds raised go directly to Boys and Girls Clubs in Winter Haven, Lake Wales and Haines City. The cost is only a $1 donation (kids 12 & under are free).

The City of Winter Haven is excited to bring you a saucy event. The Sizzlin' Smokin' BBQ Cook-off will take place Friday February 8, 2019. It will be located at MLK Park on the beautiful shores of Lake Silver. Micah Shane will be performing and there will be plenty of BBQ to be had. We hope you will consider joining us. COST - We are excited to bring you these festivities for a FREE admission. BBQ Sample tickets will be available for purchase. They are $10 which gets you 5 meat samples and 2 sides. You can pre order them starting Monday January 21, 2019. Contact (863) 291-5656 for ticket sales, proceeds go to benefit the United Way of Central Florida. Beer, water and soda will also be available for purchase. VOTING & RAFFLES During Sizzlin' Smokin' BBQ Cook-off, there will also be a chance for you to vote on your favorite BBQ of the evening with the People's Choice Award. There is also a chance to win a Pro 20 Pellet Traeger Grill during Sizzlin' Smokin' BBQ. You can purchase your $10 raffle tickets at the event or prior to the event at Nora Mayo Hall. You do not have to be present to win. If you have any questions or need more information please call (863) 298-7687

Haines City’s annual BBQ competition sanctioned by Florida BBQ Association will be held on February 22, 2019 from 5 PM to 9 PM and February 23, 2019 from 10 AM to 5 PM. This event is FREE to the public. This year's event will benefit KidsPACK, an organization that feeds food insecure children in and around Polk County. Enjoy live entertainment throughout the event as well as food and crafts vendors. Ribs on the Ridge also draws barbecue teams from across Florida and the nation. Professional and amateur teams compete for cash prizes, trophies, and bragging rights.

"Flipping for Charities", the 61st Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival will be held Saturday, February 9, 2019 inside Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Please join us for delicious pancakes and sausage as well as coffee and juice and a variety of entertainment.  "Flipping for Charities" has raised millions of dollars that have been distributed to various local charities having a direct impact on the children of our community!!Please join us for delicious pancakes and sausage as well as coffee and juice and a variety of entertainment.  "Flipping for Charities" has raised millions of dollars that have been distributed to various local charities having a direct impact on the children of our community!! Family Pack: $20 (2 Adults/2 Children) Adults: $8 Children: $4 (ages 2-12) *Children’s tickets include moonwalk activities and a milk ticket.