Sunday, April 8, 2018
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
You’re Invited to the 9th Annual BBQ, Bands & Brew fundraiser for Lee BIA Builders Care!
Get Your Tickets to BBQ, Bands & Brew
Join us for local food, fun and games, as well as live music and the best BBQ in Southwest Florida on Sunday, April 8th at Centennial Park in the historic Fort Myers River District! This is a family-friendly, outdoor event. Purchase food from local restaurant vendors, vote for People’s Choice BBQ, and jam to live music on stage all day. Enjoy games and activities for children and adults alike, including a barnyard play area for the kids.
NEW LOCATION!
Centennial Park – 2000 W First Street, Fort Myers, Florida
Purchase your tickets at the gate or call ahead to reserve your tickets today!
Please note, reserved tickets must be picked up in advance at the Lee BIA Builders Care headquarters:
6835 International Center Blvd. #4, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A Fundraiser to Benefit Lee BIA Builders Care
Builders Care is the non‐profit charitable arm of the Lee Building Industry Association. Its mission is to provide emergency repairs and construction services to elderly, disabled and economically disadvantaged people who are unable to obtain home repairs through traditional means.
All proceeds from BBQ, Bands & Brew will support the work of Lee BIA Builders Care, a non-profit organization that provides emergency construction services at no cost to needy and deserving elderly and disabled homeowners in Lee County, Florida.
Entertainment
Band Lineup
Deb & The Dynamics
Chasing Dallas
Rocker
Soulixer
Look for these vendors at the 2018 event!
Join the BBQ Competition!
We’re in search for the best BBQ in Southwest Florida! Food vendors at BBQ, Bands & Brew are invited to participate. VIP judges and local celebrities will give awards, and event attendees will vote for the People’s Choice Award.
Congratulations to Our 2017 BBQ Competition Winners:
Thank You 2018 Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
Beverage Partners
Media Partners
Promotions Partner
FAQs
We have a new location! The event is now held at Centennial Park in the historic Fort Myers River District. The venue has changed since the 2017 event. Please note that we are no longer hosting this event at the Alliance for the Arts.
General admission parking is available throughout downtown Fort Myers. The designated parking lots will have signage. VIP parking will be available for $20.00 on a first come, first serve basis.
No. Due to liability and other event issues, no coolers will be allowed.
No umbrellas, animals or coolers will be allowed. However, we do encourage you to bring a folding chair or blanket for seating on the lawn.
No. We will have a variety of restaurants and other vendors selling food. Food prices range from $2.00 to $6.00.
Yes. Beer will be sold for $3.00 to $6.00. Wine will also be available for purchase. Soda and water will also be available for purchase.
Admission price is $10.00. Kids 12 and under are free. The event showcases Southwest Florida’s BBQ cuisine, games and live entertainment and is a fundraiser for a local non-profit organization, Lee BIA Builders Care.
Tickets are purchased at the gate. Cash sales only. An ATM will be available on site outside the entrance. You can also call to reserve your tickets and pick them up in advance at the Lee BIA office by calling (239) 938-0056.
The event organizers are Lee Building Industry Association Builders Care program. All proceeds will benefit the non-profit organization, Lee BIA Builders Care, in providing emergency construction services to needy, elderly and disabled homeowners.
For more information about sponsorships, please see the sponsorship section of this website or click here, call (239) 938-0056 or email us at BBQ@bia.net.