# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Downtown BBQ Showdown
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 🔥 Get ready for a sizzling day of flavor, fun, and friendly competition at the Downtown BBQ Showdown!

Join us in the heart of Lake City for this KCBS Sanctioned family-friendly event packed with mouthwatering BBQ, live music, a friendly cook-off, and plenty of local charm. Whether you're a pitmaster or just here for the plates, there's something for everyone!

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment with Nuthin'Fancy-Lynard Skynard Tribute Band
🍖 People's Choice BBQ Competition – Taste and vote!
🥧 Great Family Pie Review Pie Contest
🎪 Local Vendors & Artisans
🧒 Kids Zone – Games, bounce houses & more
🏆 Awards for Best BBQ & People's Choice
🍖 New this year-Friday Night Rib Contest

Come hungry and leave happy!

Cook Teams Apply here: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=34981

Vendors apply here: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=34982

Food Trucks Vendor: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=34983

Great Family Pie Review: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=34985

Or this is the link with all of the applications:  
https://www.eventeny.com/events/downtown-bbq-showdown-cookoff-22150/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lake-city/downtown-bbq-showdown/200028566991715
- **Event Categories**: music, contests, entertainment, live-music, kids, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6805

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lake City
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 200 NE Hillsboro Street, Lake City, Florida
- **lat**: 30.1926
- **long**: -82.63548
- **full address**: 200 NE Hillsboro Street, Lake City, Florida, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Downtown BBQ Showdown being held?
  - **A:** Downtown BBQ Showdown takes place on Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 200 NE Hillsboro Street, Lake City, Florida, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Downtown BBQ Showdown?
  - **A:** Downtown BBQ Showdown is organized by City of Lake City.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at City of Lake City's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given City of Lake City a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. City of Lake City has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Downtown BBQ Showdown is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lake City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 6,800+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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