{"id":407690,"date":"2026-09-22T23:30:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T23:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/407690\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T23:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T23:30:13","slug":"port-st-lucie-bacon-bbq-festival-fall-craft-fair-returning-sept-26-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/407690\/","title":{"rendered":"Port St. Lucie Bacon &#038; BBQ Festival, Fall Craft Fair returning Sept. 26-27"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Port St. Lucie Bacon &amp; BBQ Festival and the Port St. Lucie Fall Craft Fair are scheduled to return Sept. 26-27 at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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&#8217;s activity area are also planned.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Organizers will collect canned goods and other non-perishable food donations for the Treasure Coast Food Bank throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Admission and parking are free. 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