# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Tiger BBQ
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Today, Polk County is the only Spring Training location that welcomes its spring Major League Baseball visitors with a good old-fashioned barbecue!?⚾?

Returning for the 79th year, the Annual Tiger BBQ presented by Rodda Construction, will feature everything you’d find in an old-fashioned barbecue, with the mouthwatering BBQ expertly prepared by Chad Ward of Whiskey Bent BBQ?

Ticket purchase includes:
Enjoy a world famous menu of traditional southern BBQ along with drinks and a Souvenir Pint Glass- all for just $45! 

Tickets are available here: https://visitcentralflorida.org/events/tiger-bbq/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/2026-tiger-bbq/200029479831427
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 711

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lakeland
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Publix Field At Joker Marchant Stadium
- **lat**: 28.07457078392
- **long**: -81.950822146611
- **full address**: Publix Field At Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2026 Tiger BBQ
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ce99f04fec9bc26953954f31c72c38037c4a8a3713e1ff188e1906048edde0a6-rimg-w1200-h800-dca7a9a4-gmir?v=1771085148

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Tiger BBQ being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Tiger BBQ takes place on Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Publix Field At Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Tiger BBQ?
  - **A:** 2026 Tiger BBQ is organized by Visit Central Florida.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Tiger BBQ is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lakeland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 710+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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