The EFSC Foundation proudly hosts the Annual 2027 BBQ Cook-Off & Family Fest!

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Saturday, February 27, 2027

Event Location:
Eastern Florida State College (Near the Tennis Courts)
3865 North Wickham Road
Melbourne, FL 32935
 
Sign Up Now as a Sponsor or Cook-Off Team!

Support the 2027 BBQ Cook-Off & Family Fest
This EFSC Foundation signature community event offers businesses and organizations a unique opportunity to gain visibility, connect with attendees, and demonstrate their support for the community.  There are ten named sponsorship opportunities ranging from $300 to $25,000, each providing its own set of promotional benefits and recognition opportunities before, during, and after the event. Please review the sponsorship opportunities for the Annual Backyard BBQ Cook-Off & Family Fest and Car Show. Use the form below to sign up as an event sponsor.

Ready to fire up the grill and join the competition at the 2027 BBQ Cook-Off & Family Fest? Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster, a backyard BBQ enthusiast, or looking for some friendly corporate rivalry, there is a competition category for you.  Competitors can participate in one of two exciting ways:

Backyard Team Competition
Gather your friends, family, neighbors, or fellow BBQ enthusiasts and enter as a Backyard Team. Compete against other teams for cash prizes, bragging rights, and the People's Choice Award.

Corporate Team Challenge
Represent your company or organization by entering the Corporate Team Challenge. Corporate teams compete for the coveted Golden Pig Trophy, earning the ultimate bragging rights as the top corporate BBQ team.

Be sure to review the official competition rules, judging criteria, and event requirements.  Review the BBQ rules

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors, teams, and attendees! Your support helped the Eastern Florida State College Foundation raise over $160,000 for EFSC student scholarships.  Read more about the 2026 BBQ Event, other winners, and see the 2026 Event Photo Album.