City of Miami Announces the Inaugural Miami PitMasters Competition
The City of Miami PitMasters Competition and Festival makes its inaugural debut on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Maurice A. Ferré Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, from 11AM to 7PM. Presented by the City of Miami, this free event is fully sanctioned by the Florida Barbecue Association and is set to become a multicultural marquee event that celebrates the art of barbecue in Miami.
"We are thrilled to host the PitMasters Barbecue Competition and Festival in the City of Miami," says Mayor Francis Suarez. "This event celebrates our city's rich culinary heritage while providing an exciting platform for both amateur and professional pitmasters to showcase their talent. From American Style BBQ to Churrasco, we invite the community and food enthusiasts to join us for mouthwatering barbecue from across the region, family-friendly activities, and live entertainment."
This year’s competition and festival will be a feast for all of the senses. There will be a wide range of entertainment for the entire family! Listen to the best bands in Latin, soul, and jazz like Deep Fried Funk, Dennis Reyes, Son QBA, and Nicole Henry. Enjoy craft vendors, live cooking demonstrations with barbecue experts, a kids' fun zone, and a People’s Choice VIP Food Tasting Experience to judge team submissions with drinks and light bites!
Proceeds from the City of Miami PitMasters Competition and Festival will benefit the Venture Miami Scholarship Fund. In collaboration with the Miami Foundation, the Venture Miami Scholarship Fund will award City of Miami residents enrolled in STEM programs and provide gap in tuition funding to support residents who are Pell Grant recipients attending Florida International University, Miami-Dade College, Florida Memorial University, and the University of Miami.
For more information, please visit https://miamipitmasters.com/
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For more information, sponsorship and tickets for Miami PitMasters Competition and Festival, email info@miamipitmasters.com or call 786-774-1972.
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When
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Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 11:00 AM
- 07:00 PM
Location
Maurice Ferre Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, 33132, View Map
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1075 Biscayne Blvd ,
Miami 33132
Maurice Ferre Park
1075 Biscayne Blvd ,
Miami 33132
City of Miami Announces the Inaugural Miami PitMasters Competition