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Cowtown BBQ & Country Music Fest returns Oct. 10, 2026!

Get ready for a full day of smoke, steel guitars, and Southern tradition at the Cowtown BBQ & Country Music Fest on October 10, 2026, at the Turner Center in Arcadia, Florida!

This family-friendly festival brings together the best of country music, championship barbecue, and small-town Florida culture for one unforgettable experience. Enjoy live performances all day long featuring national country music headliner Wade Hayes along with an incredible lineup of regional and local country artists.

Festival highlights include:

Professional and backyard BBQ competition teams serving up mouthwatering barbecue
Live country music performances throughout the day
Merchandise and craft vendors
Food trucks and cold drinks
Family-friendly atmosphere
Agriculture and country lifestyle exhibits

A portion of the proceeds from the event benefits the SWFL Hoedown Scholarship Fund, which supports students pursuing careers in agriculture and trade industries. To date, the scholarship fund has awarded over $12,500 to deserving students.

Whether you’re a country music fan, barbecue lover, or just looking for a great Florida festival experience, Cowtown BBQ & Country Music Fest is the place to be this fall.

Bring your boots, your appetite, and your friends — and come experience the ultimate country festival in the heart of Florida cattle country!

Cowtown BBQ Contest Rules

Cowtown BBQ Team Application

Cowtown Vendor Registration Form

Get tickets

Tickets are available online starting June 15, 2026. Pick up tickets locally at the following locations:

Bryan Farm Supply – Arcadia
Outdoor Republic – Punta Gorda
Ryver Reviva – Waychula

General Admission ticket holders can bring a lawn chair and sit festival style on the arena floor or sit in the second deck stadium style seats. No umbrellas or pop ups.