Nov 172019
For fans of our world class pulled pork, ribs, and BBQ sundaes, listen up! November kicks off our vending season where you can visit Swamp Boys at certain contests and buy our food. Before you do though, read my article on attending a bbq contest. One important takeaway from the article, all barbecue vendors are not equal. Ask non-vending teams who they would eat with and who they would avoid. Also we are vending rain or shine. Here is our vending schedule for November through March.
- Plant City Pig Jam Nov. 22-23: This will be our 16th year competing at this contest! We start selling Friday afternoon 5 till 10pm, and Saturday from 10am to 5pm. But we typically sell out before then so don’t wait till the end.
- Orange Blossom Revue Dec. 6-7: This Lake Wales contest is one of my favorites ( Iwas born here), and this year it’s FREE to enter. Also new this year is cash sales. No having to buy Pig Bucks to purchase food. We start selling Friday afternoon 5 till 10pm, and Saturday from 10am to 5pm. But we typically sell out before then so don’t wait till the end.
- Lakeland Pig Fest at Sun N Fun Jan. 24-25: Come early to avoid traffic jams coming in. Use satellite parking if you can. Probably more bbq vendors than any other contest, and more visitors. We start selling Friday afternoon 5 till 10pm, and Saturday from 10am to 5pm. But we typically sell out before then so don’t wait till the end.
- Smoke on the Water Feb. 7-8: My hometown of Winter Haven really shines this weekend. Plus the contest benefits our local Boys and Girls Club, which is Swamp Boys chosen charity. There is so much happening entertainment wise at this contest, you don’t want to miss it. We start selling Friday afternoon 6? till 10pm, and Saturday from 10am to 5pm. But we typically sell out before then so don’t wait till the end.
- Suncoast BBQ & Bluegrass Bash March 27-28: This is a huge event in beautiful Venice, FL. This is a big fundraiser for the Suncoast Foundation which helps local charities that benefit those with disabilities. If you like bluegrass music and bbq this is for you. Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the concerts. We start selling Friday afternoon 5 till 10pm, and Saturday from 10am to 5pm. But we typically sell out before then so don’t wait till the end.
