3rd Annual Bear & Burton's Key West Invitational

Bear & Burton's Key West Invitational

Born from the need to put some good into the world - Bear & Burton’s Annual Key West Invitational is quickly gaining traction as THE must-attend BBQ event of the year.

Held at Ocean’s Edge in Key West, the first ever BBKWI was a celebration of The Florida Keys and world class BBQ benefitting the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation in Tampa, FL.

True to form, teams have competed in a grueling 3-day, 3-leg tournament consisting of fishing, a catch 'n cook-off on the sandbar, and a mini-BBQ competition to raise donations ever since.

After raising over $100,000 at our 2024 event for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation - we are ready to do it all over again…but bigger…bolder…and better.

Join us at Ocean’s Edge Resort in sunny Key West, Florida on March 8th to get in on the BBQ competition all the other BBQ competitions are buzzing about.

Lodging at Ocean's Edge is available for the duration of your stay if you'd like to stay on-site. You can

Our Sunday Tickets are only for the Cooking Competition of the Invitational which is held at Ocean's Edge from 12pm-6pm.

Info: Be a part of the fan vote this year! Sunday-Only Ticket holders have access to this one-of-a-kind cooking competiton. Gates open at 12pm for the southernmost BBQ competition in the USA. Watch a star-studded field of pitmasters and viral sensations duke it out for title of Grand Champion. Ticket holders will be able to access free samples of BBQ and participate in the very important "Fan Vote". Come for the BBQ...stay for the Belly Flop Competition.

Also check out other Contests in Key West, Sports events in Key West, Workshops in Key West.