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Pig out, TBAY: Pigfest returns Jan. 26-27

January 16, 2024 • 
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Pigfest is both Florida’s oldest barbecue competition and Florida’s biggest KCBS-sanctioned event.

Photo provided by Visit Central Florida

Get ready to grub, TBAY.

Some of the nation’s top barbecue chefs will soon descend on Lakeland for the 27th annual Pigfest, happening Friday, Jan. 26-Saturday, Jan. 27 at the SUN n’ FUN Expo Campus in Lakeland.

Florida’s largest Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) sanctioned event invites Tampanians to:

  • Chow down on world-class cookout competition eats from 150+ professional barbecue teams
  • Enjoy live music + a kids contest
  • Help raise money for local charities

Bonus: Pigfest is part of the Triple Crown of BBQ.

Have a grilliant time

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