It’s time for some food, music and fun on Paris Avenue in Port Royal with this weekend’s 2026 Bands Brews and BBQ festival. The event, in its 15th year now, is bringing two days of food, music and fun with wings, barbecue, beers and live music on Friday and Saturday, February 13th & 14th.
The official South Carolina Barbecue Association sanctioned event benefits The Zonta Club of Beaufort and is always a fun time for foodies of all ages.
Friday night, February 13th is the Wing Throw Down from 6 to 9pm where you can sample wing recipes from participating cookers while enjoying live music from the Parris Island Marine Band, and Rick Rudd.
Saturday is all about the BBQ as BBQ tasting day runs from 11am to 4pm with cook teams from across the Southeast serving their award-winning butts. Flat Silly and another local band will be providing the entertainment for the day and there will also be food trucks on site serving up other fare.
The sampling of wings Friday night and BBQ Saturday will be available by purchasing tickets for $1. Beer, soda and wine will also be available for purchase and the event always takes place rain or shine.
There’s also over $5000 in cash prizes on the table for the cooking teams.
One of the highlights of the cooking event is the Hometown Heroes Award, which recognizes local cooking teams. These teams compete for a $500 prize and local bragging rights.
Cash prizes for the BBQ and Wing Competitions will be awarded on Saturday at 330pm, and they include $1500 for 1st place BBQ butts, and $500 for 1st place wings.
For more information about Bands Brews & BBQ in Port Royal, and its many volunteer opportunities, go to ZontaClubofBeaufort.org.
There’s plenty of parking and the weather will be perfect. Make sure you come hungry, because there is a lot of eating going on at this amazing festival of food!
