Surfside Beach BBQ Festival
It’s BBQ TIME!!!
The Town of Surfside Beach invites you to bring your family and friends for two fun days! There will be a BBQ competition, food, shopping, live music, activities for the kiddos, and FUN for the entire family!
Friday, March 6th – Anything but BBQ! FREE ADMISSION
From 4 pm to 7 pm, our BBQ Competitors will cook anything but BBQ in the Yaupon Parking Lot. Bring the family, purchase good food for dinner, and enjoy the evening!
Saturday, March 7th – BBQ Festival! FREE ADMISSION
From 10 am to 4 pm, there will be a BBQ competition, food, shopping, live music by Nor’Eastah MB and Too Much Sylvia, activities for the kiddos, and FUN for the entire family!
VENDORS: To sign up to be a BBQ Competitor, click the link below or click here Version OptionsAnnual BBQ Festival Headline Version OptionsAnnual BBQ Festival Headline
https://www.surfsidebeach.org/FormCenter/Events-9/2026-BBQ-Festival-Competition-Applicatio-162
To sign up to be an Arts & Crafts Vendor, click the link below or click here Version OptionsAnnual BBQ Festival Headline Version OptionsAnnual BBQ Festival Headline
https://www.surfsidebeach.org/FormCenter/Events-9/2026-Arts-Crafts-Vendor-Application-BBQ–163
To sign up to be a NON-BBQ Food Vendor, click the link below, or click here Version OptionsAnnual BBQ Festival Headline
https://www.surfsidebeach.org/FormCenter/Events-9/2026-FOOD-VENDOR-Application-BBQ-Festiva-164 Version OptionsAnnual BBQ Festival Headline
Version OptionsAnnual BBQ Festival Headline
Please note that the only way to sign up for or pay for ANY town event is through our website at www.surfsidebeach.org or in person at Surfside Beach Town Hall, located at 210 U.S. Highway 17 South. Surfside Beach, SC 29575. If you have any questions, please call 843-913-6111 ext. 390. We will never ask you to make payments via social media. Be aware of scammers.
DETAILS:
Barbecue Food Trucks
BBQ Competition – Judging around 12:30 pm at the main stage (closest to Ocean Blvd.)
Arts & Crafts Vendors
Festival Food, Food Trucks
Activities for children
Two Stages of Live Entertainment
Judges: Ed Piotrowski-WPDE, Scotty Powell-WBTW, Halley Murrow-WMBF, and Ned Tarlton-local BBQ legend
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE:
Saturday, March 7, 2026: Nor’Eastah MB: 10 am-1 pm
Saturday, March 7, 2026: Too Much Sylvia: 1 pm-4 pm
THINGS TO KNOW:
The pickleball and tennis courts will be closed on Saturday, March 7th, for the BBQ Festival.
Bring a chair and enjoy the live music!
MERCH: Available for purchase at Surfside Beach Town Hall (210 US HWY 17 S), at the BBQ Festival (Surfside Dr. – SSB Merch Tent)
Sizes available: Small through 3XL — while supplies last!
PARKING:
Parking on side streets is allowed only on the side of the road, and all parking rules must be followed. Please do not park in the middle of the road or in resident driveways.
For all parking information, visit www.surfsidebeach.org/parking or call Pivot Parking at 843-945-0747.
We invite you to join us at Surfside Beach, also known as the Family Beach, for your next vacation. Our upcoming barbecue festival promises to be an enjoyable experience for you and your loved ones. Please choose from our three hotels or explore the available rental houses to find the perfect accommodation. Our wide range of dining options will tantalize your taste buds, and numerous ocean activities will ensure a fulfilling experience. For more information, please visit our website: visitsurfsidebeach.com. We look forward to welcoming you soon!