VERO BEACH — A popular summer food and music festival returns Saturday with a full day of burgers, brews, and family entertainment to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary.
The Burgers & Brews United Against Poverty charity event is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at Indian River County Fairgrounds. There will be bold flavors, cold drinks, live music, and nonstop activities.
Highlights include the Best Burger in Indian River County competition, where top local chefs compete for the title. In addition, there will be a pie-eating contest, flip cup showdown, a classic car and Jeep show, a VIP lounge, a dedicated Kid Zone, local vendors, and K-9 demonstrations.
Schedule
- 11:00 am – 2:30 pm: Best Burger in IRC Competition
- 11:00 am – 2:30 pm: Live Music by East Harbor
- 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm: IRC K-9 Demonstration (near car show)
- 2:30 pm: Voting Closes for Burger Competition
- 2:30 pm: Pie Eating Contest (In front of the Main Stage)
- 2:45 pm: Flip Cup Competition
- 3:00 pm: Awards for Burger Competition & Car Show
- 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Live Music by East Harbor – Final Set
- 4:00 pm: Festival Ends
General Admission: Free Entry
Enjoy the festival atmosphere, live music, and family-friendly fun at no cost. Bring your friends, bring your family, and enjoy the energy of our largest event yet.
Slider Tasting Punch Card: $25/in advance – $30/at the event
Taste your way through the Best Burger in Indian River County Competition with five (5) sliders. Secure your ticket in advance for $25 or purchase on-site for $30.
Craft Beer Tasting Punch Card: $15/ in advance – $20/at the event
Sample ten (10) craft beers from some of Florida’s finest breweries. Purchase in advance for $15 or at the event for $20.
Combo Slider Tasting Punch Card & Beer Tasting Punch Card: $40/in advance & $50/at the event
Get the best of both worlds with sliders + beer tastings in one package (21+ for alcohol). This package includes a Slider Tasting Punch Card for five (5) sliders from the burger competition, plus a Brew Tasting Punch Card for ten (10) beer tasters from your choice of breweries.
VIP Access Pass: $200
Take your experience to the next level with:
- Air-conditioned VIP lounge
- A Slider Tasting Punch Card (includes 5 sliders from your choice of participants)
- A Craft Beer Sampling Punch Card (includes 10 beer tasters from your choice of
- breweries)
- Complimentary drinks (2)
- Private restrooms & VIP amenities
This year’s competing restaurants and organizations are: Costa d’Este Cabana Bar, Green Marlin Restaurant & Raw Bar, Heaton’s Vero Beach, Jackie’s, Mangrove Sands Golf Club & Restaurant, Oak Harbor Club, Seaside Grill, Sebastian Elks Lodge 2714, and Treasure Coast Technical College.
The festival combines food, fun, and community support for United Against Poverty, a nonprofit focused on fighting hunger and poverty in the region.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit here.