{"id":407670,"date":"2026-09-22T23:04:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T23:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/407670\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T23:04:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T23:04:45","slug":"port-st-lucie-bacon-bbq-fest-returns-sept-26-27-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/407670\/","title":{"rendered":"Port St. Lucie Bacon & BBQ Fest returns Sept. 26-27"},"content":{"rendered":"

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. \u2014 The Port St. Lucie Bacon & BBQ Festival and the Port St. Lucie Fall Craft Fair are scheduled to return Sept. 26-27 at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center.<\/p>\n

Organizers expect thousands of visitors to attend the two-day event, which combines a food festival with an indoor craft fair featuring artists and vendors from around Florida.<\/p>\n

The craft fair will include fall and holiday-themed d\u00e9cor, artwork, clothing, jewelry, candles, pet products and other handmade items. Halloween-themed inflatable displays and other seasonal attractions will also be available.<\/p>\n

Outside, attendees can find a variety of barbecue and bacon-inspired foods, including ribs, pulled pork, chicken and specialty desserts. Live entertainment, beverages and a free children\u2019s activity area are also planned.<\/p>\n

Organizers will collect canned goods and other non-perishable food donations for the Treasure Coast Food Bank throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place.<\/p>\n

Admission and parking are free. Organizers say leashed pets are welcome in outdoor areas, while service animals will be allowed inside the venue.<\/p>\n

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