Haines City Parks & Rec. Dept. (phone: 863-421-3700)
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Ribs on the Ridge
Haines City’s 9th Annual BBQ competition sanctioned by Florida BBQ Association. Sponsored by CenterState Bank, Florida Best Farms, Graceful Gestures and Teresa Connell State Farm Insurance, will take place on February 24th - 25th.
Ribs on the Ridge draws barbecue teams from across Florida and the nation. Professional and amateur teams compete for cash prizes, trophies, and bragging rights. Enjoy live entertainment throughout the event. Friday night’s performance by Daniel Burns with BURN and Saturday’s lineup includes Nathan Baldwin Band and Black Water.
Admission is FREE. Other events include: BBQ sauce competition, dessert competition, Kids-Q sponsored by MidFlorida Credit Union, Corn Hole Tournament sponsored by Surface Prep Supply, and a Chicken Wing Challenge sponsored by Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Haines City.