Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam 2026
Be sure to head to the St. Johns County Fairgrounds for the 10th Annual Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam! The Largest BBQ Competition in North Florida! Featuring the best pitmasters from across the nation competing at either the Backyard or Pro level.
When: Saturday, January 10, 2026 — 10:00am-6:00pm
Honoring James Wray and embodying everything Jimmy loved…helping others, BBQ and cars. Every dollar raised goes to help meet the needs of people throughout the community needing a helping hand!
KCBS BBQ Competition * Chili & Chowder Cookoff * Lumberjack Show * Car Show – All day (Awards – 12:30pm) * Cornhole Competition * AX Throwing (Free – All Day) * Live Music (All Day) * Local Vendors (over 60) * Kids Zone (Free – All Day) * Great Food * Raffle … and More!
Event Schedule
10:00am — Gates Open | Free Parking
10:00am — Sign-up for Cornhole Tournament
10:30am, 12:30pm, and 2:30pm — Disc Connected K9 – Dog Show
11:00am & 1:00pm — Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show (free)
11:00am-3:00pm — Chili & Chowder Cook-Off | Tasting — Purchase $1.00 Tasting Tokens to sample delicous chili and chowder. Every $10.00 spent gets you 1 Voting Token.
2:00pm-4:00pm — Barbeque Tastings | People’s Choice — Purchase $1.00 Tasting Tokens to enjoy a variety of delectable BBQ. Every $20.00 spent gets you 1 Voting Token to help crown the BBQ champion.
Tickets:
General Admission — $25.00
VIP Experience — $50.00+ — Receive 5 Free Chili Tasting Tickets & 5 Free BBQ Tasting Tickets, 1 Free Beer. VIP Bathroom Access & VIP Parking. (Sold Out)
Pet-friendly … However, they must be leashed at all times.
Click the event website link for all additional details. That includes competition information, event registration information and more. And to purchase your tickets.
Image used is from event website.
