GRANT— The 23rd Annual Grant BBQ Festival will fill the air with the smell of smoked meat, the sound of live music and the roar of classic engines in South Brevard County.
The free three-day event runs Friday, April 17th, through Sunday, April 19th at the Grant Community Center grounds. Attendees may enjoy barbecue, food and drinks, a car show, arts & crafts vendors, a marketplace and more. Donations are appreciated to support the cause.
All proceeds benefit Toys for Kids Brevard, a local nonprofit that provides holiday gifts to underprivileged children in the county.
Festival hours
- Friday, April 17: 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Saturday, April 18: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Sunday, April 19: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
The event takes place at 4580 1st Street in Grant, just off U.S. 1, south of Palm Bay and north of Sebastian.
Live music will play all three days. A classic car and motorcycle show, including the 9th Annual KOOL KARZ Car Show, is set for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Entertainment
Friday, April 17, 2026
- 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: DJ
- 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm: KomeBack Kid Band
Saturday, April 18, 2026
- 10:00 am – 1:30 pm: Luna Pearl
- 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: All My Rowdy Friends (Hank Williams Jr. Tribute Band)
- 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Razor’s Edge (AC/DC Tribute Band)
Sunday, April 19, 2026
- 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Cypress Creek
- 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Never Stop Believin’ (Journey Tribute Band)
Organizers ask guests to bring their own chairs. Coolers and pets are not allowed. Free parking is available on site. The festival offers a family-friendly mix of food, fun and neighborhood support in the heart of the Space Coast.