Proceeds from the annual event benefit The Sonder Project
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (September 22, 2025) – 30A BBQ Festival, presented by 360 Blue, will return to the North Lawn at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin® on Friday, November 7, with proceeds benefiting The Sonder Project.
Barbecue lovers and aficionados are invited from 5-8 p.m. to sample unlimited barbecue from various regional and local eateries, each competing for the title of “Best BBQ”. Restaurants and pitmasters confirmed to compete at this year’s event include 3 Sons BBQ, Auston’s Oyster Bar and Grill, Back Beach Barbecue, Cajun Corner, Cinders and Salt, Evie Mae’s Barbecue, Local Smoke at The Big Chill, Moe’s Original BBQ, Sons of Amvets Post 29, Swiftly Catered, Uncle KÜ’s BBKÜ, The Village Door, Vin’tij Food and Wine, and more. Attendees will choose the first, second, and third place winners while a panel of guest judges will sample each dish and award the overall “Judge’s Choice” and “Most Creative” winner.
In addition to unlimited samples of barbecue, attendees will have full access to the Heritage 850 Plumbing and Gas Bar featuring complimentary beer from Grayton Beer Company and complimentary wine from 30A. Musician, River Dan, will be headlining on stage for the second year in a row, courtesy of David Scott Lee Buick GMC.
General admission tickets are on sale for $60 and include access to the festival, unlimited barbecue samples, and complimentary beer and wine. VIP tickets are also on sale for $125 and include the same benefits as general admission, plus exclusive perks.
For more details, read the full press release here.