Lee BIA Builders Care\u2019s popular BBQ, Bands & Brew fundraising event is returning Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at\u00a0Caloosa\u00a0Sound Amphitheater in downtown Fort Myers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
During the 15th\u00a0annual event, Southwest Florida\u2019s top pit masters will compete for the title of \u201cBest BBQ in Town,\u201d accompanied by a lineup of live musical performances, numerous vendors and fun-filled activities for all ages, including\u00a0a children\u2019s play area with a bounce house, balloon artist, face painting, games and more.\u00a0The event will be emceed by\u00a0Jason \u201cBig Mama\u201d Jones.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The growing list of competing pit masters includes Big Smoke BBQ & Catering, Gator Creek BBQ Company, Herb\u2019s BBQ and Rubs, Not Your Mama\u2019s Kitchen, Smokin\u2019 Crow\u2019s BBQ and The Fat Cowboys. Additional\u00a0sweet treats will be available from\u00a0Kona Ice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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.\u00a0and\u00a0Hair Daze from 4:45 to 6 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Proceeds from the event support Builders Care\u2019s 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\u00a0$6 million in emergency construction services and materials at no cost to families and local homeowners in need. Since its\u00a0inception, the event has raised over $994,000 in support of Builders Care.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is our biggest fundraiser of the year,\u00a0and dollars\u00a0raised\u00a0at BBQ, Bands & Brew create\u00a0a\u00a0meaningful, lasting impact\u00a0on\u00a0the lives of\u00a0deserving homeowners right here in Lee County,\u201d said Leigh Cloud, executive director of Lee BIA Builders Care. \u201cWe\u00a0can\u2019t wait to bring a day of incredible food, show-stopping music and family-friendly fun together\u00a0in support of our mission, especially as\u00a0we celebrate 15 years of this popular community event.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sponsorship opportunities are available at the Saloon Sponsor ($3,000), VIP Tent Sponsor ($2,000), VIP Seating Sponsor ($1,000)\u00a0and\u00a0BBQ Sauce Sponsor ($525) levels, offering a variety of benefits.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Caloosa Sound Amphitheater is at 2101 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n