Tickets, sponsorship opportunities available with proceeds to support homeowners in need 

Lee BIA Builders Care’s popular BBQ, Bands & Brew fundraising event is returning on Saturday, March 28 at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in downtown Fort Myers.

During the 15th annual event, Southwest Florida’s top pit masters will compete for the title of “Best BBQ in Town,” accompanied by a lineup of live performances, numerous vendors and fun-filled activities for all ages, including a children’s play area with a bounce house, balloon artist, face painting, games and more. The event will be emceed by Jason “Big Mama” Jones.

The growing list of competing pit masters includes Big Smoke BBQ & Catering, Gator Creek BBQ Company, Herb’s BBQ and Rubs, Not Your Mama’s Kitchen, Smokin’ Crow’s BBQ and The Fat Cowboys. Additional sweet treats will be available from Kona Ice.

Four bands will take the stage throughout the day, including Riverside from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Deb & The Dynamics from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m., Crossfire Creek from 3 to 4:15 p.m. and Hair Daze from 4:45 to 6 p.m.

Proceeds from the event support Builders Care’s mission to provide emergency construction services at no cost to needy and deserving elderly and/or disabled homeowners, and their families, who cannot obtain repairs through traditional means. To date, Lee BIA Builders Care has helped more than 500 Lee County households and provided over $6 million in emergency construction services and materials at no cost to families and local homeowners in need. Since its inception, the event has raised over $994,000 in support of Builders Care.

“This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and dollars raised at BBQ, Bands & Brew create a meaningful, lasting impact on the lives of deserving homeowners right here in Lee County,” said Leigh Cloud, executive director of Lee BIA Builders Care. “We can’t wait to bring a day of incredible food, show-stopping music and family-friendly fun together in support of our mission, especially as we celebrate 15 years of this popular community event.”

All Star Equipment Rentals & Sales is returning as presenting sponsor for BBQ, Bands & Brew. Major & Official sponsors include Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, City of Fort Myers, Florida Install, Luminary Hotel & Co., M/I Homes, Plumbing Solutions, Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association, Submerged Consultants, Titan Contracting, Trump Country/Sun Broadcasting and Victory Layne Chevrolet. Promotions sponsors include Carter-Pritchett Advertising and Happenings Magazine. Supporting sponsors include Aubuchon Homes, Drake Ready Mix, Kelly Roofing, LCEC, LSI Companies and Stickboy Software & IT.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available at the Saloon Sponsor ($3,000), VIP Tent Sponsor ($2,000), VIP Seating Sponsor ($1,000) and BBQ Sauce Sponsor ($525) levels, offering a variety of benefits.

The 2026 BBQ, Bands & Brew will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, located at 2101 Edwards Drive in Fort Myers.

To purchase tickets and learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit BBQBandsandBrew.com or call 239-938-0056.

About Lee BIA Builders Care

The mission of Lee BIA Builders Care is to provide emergency construction services at no cost to needy and deserving elderly and/or disabled homeowners, and their families, who cannot obtain repairs through traditional means. Lee BIA Builders Care offers a full range of no-cost emergency construction services to improve the safety and health for needy seniors and disabled individuals of all ages by enlisting the expertise and donated services and materials of contractors, sub-contractors and businesses. To date, Lee BIA Builders Care has put more than $6 million in construction services back into the community at no cost to homeowners in need. Builders Care is funded through financial donations, grants and donated services and materials to provide emergency construction services to qualified homeowners throughout the community. Lee BIA Builders Care is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization under the charitable arm of the Lee Building Industry Association. Lee BIA Builders Care is headquartered at 6835 International Center Blvd. #4 in Fort Myers. Donations can be made online at www.LeeBuildersCare.org. More information is available by calling 239-938-0056, and by following Builders Care at www.Facebook.com/LeeBuildersCare.