Butts & Clucks Cook-Off on the Bay

Join us for the FBA Sanctioned BBQ event at Battery Park in Apalachicola from January 22nd to 24th, 2026. This exciting event is free for the public to attend!

Come and watch amazing BBQ teams from across the Southeast compete for a total of $12,000 in cash and prizes. Food vendors will be available on Friday and Saturday, offering delicious BBQ for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss the swine tasting contest, where visitors can judge some of the best pulled pork around! Purchase your VIP tickets at the t-shirt trailer to become one of the People’s Choice judges.

An FBA judges seminar will be held on Thursday, January 22nd. If you’re interested in becoming a certified BBQ judge, this is your chance! Sign up on the Florida BBQ Association website.

For those looking to compete for the prize money, register at www.buttsandclucks.com. You can enter one or all four meat categories, or take part in the Deviled Egg contest, the Sauce contest, or the Mystery Box contest.

This is one event in Apalachicola you won’t want to miss!