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Back Porch Jam at Hillsborough County Fair


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 03/15/2025
Get ready for BBQ, Bands and Beer at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds! Mark your calendar for an unforgettable weekend of food, fun and entertainment at the Back Porch Jam, featuring a sizzling lineup of mouthwatering BBQ, live music and activities for the whole family. Watch local and regional BBQ masters at work as you groove to the jams of talented local bands. Explore a bustling craft fair filled with unique treasures, enjoy a kid zone bursting with fun activities and indulge in savory bites paired with refreshing cold beer and beverages.

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

Friday Night Kickoff:The festivities begin Friday at 5 PM as the BBQ masters fire up their grills and begin preparing their mouthwatering fare.

Saturday BBQ Showdown:Gates open at 9 AM for a day of fierce BBQ competition!Cheer on both amateur and professional grill masters as they vie for the title of King of BBQ Teams, judged by the prestigious Kansas City Barbeque Society.Best of all, you can sample some of the competitors’ award-worthy creations.

With continuous live music, delectable food and home-cooked family fun, this is a weekend you won’t want to miss.Admission is just $10 per carload (up to 8 people), making it an unbeatable value for an incredibly time out.

Bring your appetite and your crew, and join us for BBQ, Bands and Beer at the Back Porch Jam!


*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

215 Sydney Washer Road
Dover , FL, 33527
United States

Phone:

(813) 737-3247
Contact name: 
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The event has already taken place on this date: 
03/15/2025
Time: 
Friday 5 pm - 10 pm | Saturday 10 am - 5 pm