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Pigz In Z'Hills BBQ & Blues Festival
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BBQ & Blues 2022 is made possible by the generosity of these community-minded business!
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Attorney Kevin Sullivan • BGE Inc. • Bearcom • CBD Investment • Edward Jones, David Graff, AAMS • Ease Roofing • EZ Clean Car Wash • First National Bank of Pasco • Fraley Trucking • Florida Trailer Solutions • HITS 106 • Kelley's Portable Restrooms • JAMM Gymnastics • Jersey Mike's Subs • Microtel Inn & Suites • Norm & Son's Tire & Auto Repair • Palm Medical Centers • Pasco Hernando State College • San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union • Sunlight Realty • Sun State Aluminum • Tampa Type & Print • TECO/EMERA Energy • Vitis Realty • WWJB 103.9 & WXJB 99.9 • Zephyrhills Executive Offices • Zephyrhills Municipal City Golf Course • Zephyrhills Free Press
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Participant Application, Information & Online Registration
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The Zephyrhills Annual Pigz in Z'Hills BBQ & Blues Festival is the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce signature event. As the name suggests, BBQ & Blues features a friendly BBQ competition amidst a background of the blues music.
FUN FAMILY EVENT!
- There's something for everyone:
- Live Blues Concert: Friday 5-9pm
- Live Blues Concert: Saturday 12-5pm
- BBQ Dinner: 11 - 7pm
Drive-Thru or at Event - Cornhole Tournament
Well Seasoned: 12pm
Still Marinating: 2pm - Shine & Swine Car Show: 11am-3pm
- Military History Museum: 11am-5pm
- Vendors: 10am-6pm
FRIDAY, MARCH 4TH
5pm - 9pmBlues Concert
Vendors
Cornhole
Kidz Grillin' CompSATURDAY, MARCH 5TH
10am - 6pmBlues Concert
Vendors
Cornhole
Car Show
Business Expo
No Coolers | No Pets -Service Animals ONLY
Drive-In and enjoy great BBQ & BluesVIEW IN GOOGLE MAPS
5200 Airport Rd.
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
(Across from the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport)
BENEFITING LOCAL YOUTH & EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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BBQ Competition
BBQ Competition
This festival features a Florida BBQ Association-approved barbecue competition. 50+ competition teams, both professional and backyard, are competing for top honors and trophies in four standard categories: Chicken, Pork, Brisket, and Ribs. Professional teams have the added incentive of potentially winning $10,000 in prizes. Winners will be announced at 6 p.m.
Over the years, the Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Festival has distinguished itself as a qualifier for four prestigious championship contests:
The Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational in Lynchburg, Tenn., considered the Superbowl of BBQ contests; the American Royal World Series of BBQ in Kansas City, the world’s oldest contest; the Sonny’s Smokin’ Showdown Invitational of Sanford, Fla.; and the World Food Championships, in Orange Beach, Ala., the largest competition in food sport sometimes called the “ultimate food fight” because champions of previous events and a variety of food categories convene for a chance at winning the ultimate food crown and a share of $300,000.Live Blues Music
Live Blues Music
The Advent Health Stage will be alive ALL DAY with an impressive line-up of upcoming local, regional, and national blues artists.
2021 Entertainment:
TBD2020 Entertainment:
Sean Chambers
Chris Walker
The Sauce Boss
Chuck Riley's All-Star Revue2019 Entertainment:
Damon Fowler
Bird Tribe
Chuck Riley's All-Star Revue
Ellie Lee Band
Dave Shepard Band
2018 Entertainment:
The Legendary JC's
Chuck Riley's All-Star Revue
Some Day Honey
Doug South Band
Ed Wright DuoKidz Fun Zone
Kidz Fun Zone
Our newly expanded Kidz Zone features a variety of activities that children and adults of all ages can enjoy!
For just one price, grab a wrist band and play all day on all inflatable attractions! Check out the 78-foot extreme, interactive obstacle course or the 48-foot iguana with a belly full of obstacles, a slide, and climbing wall. Take a few trips down the 20-foot high drop slide, challenge your friends in the jousting arena, snap a selfie in a sticky situation on the velcro wall, or let your little ones bounce away in one of our two moon walks.
In the Kidz Zone, you will also find pay-per-play carnival games, pony rides, train rides, and more. You’ll also want to keep an eye out for our FREE, fun activities, like the 12-foot, collaborative coloring wall provided by Kidz Zone sponsor, Suncoast Credit Union! Thanks to our friends at Suncoast, parents can even take turns relaxing in the shade while the kids play!
Swine & Shine Car Show
Swine & Shine Car Show
Cruise on in to our Swine & Shine Car Show. No Pre-registration required.
Cornhole Tournament
Cornhole Tournament
2019 brought new and exiting games to Pigz in Z'Hills. Last year featured our 1st Cornhole Tournament sponsored by AdventHealth Zephyrhills. With the addition of Cornhole, enthusiasts will find all they need and more to enjoy this day. What can be better than music, beer & great friends!
Two Divisions will be available for Double Elimination Play on Saturday
Well-Seasoned Division for Skilled Competitors starts at 11:00 pm - $40 per team
Prize Money-$500. 1st place $250 & Trophy, 2nd place $150 & Trophy, 3rd place Trophy, 4th place $100
Still-Marinating Division for Recreational Competitors starts at 2:00 pm - $20 per team 1st, 2nd, 3rd place Trophies
Warm up begins 1 hour before tournament starting time.
Friday Night Cornhole Tournament 2020 was a "new" addition
Competitors of all Skill level will compete for a $500 purse. Start time at 6:00 pm - $20 per team
Prize Money; 1st place $250, 2nd place $150, 3rd place $100
Warm up begins 1 hour before tournament starting time.
Tournament Rules
- This tournament will follow American Cornhole Organization Rules.
- Both tournaments will be played on regulation court.
- This tournament will have a maximum of 32 teams per division.
- Bags fly at 12:00pm for Well-Seasoned Division - 3:00pm for Still-Marinating Division.
- The format will consist of double elimination format.
- All teams will play a minimum of three games.
- We reserve the right to reduce prize payouts based on a reduced number of entries.
Military History Museum
Military History Museum
In the early 1940s, hundreds of Army fighter pilots came to Zephyrhills to hone their skills at the newly built Zephyrhills Army Airfield before going to war.
After World War II, the airport was donated to the city. The barracks where the pilots lived have all been demolished with this infirmary building being the only survivor. From 1997 to 2001, state and city grants allowed for restoration and preservation of this building. The museum holds treasured memories of the World War II veterans who lived and trained in Zephyrhills and others who served in this and other wars.
Participants are encouraged to take a tour of the Zephyrhills Museum of Military History, conveniently located across the street from the festival grounds.Kidz Grillin' Competition
Steak Competition & Kidz Grilling Competition - Sign Up Here
Our 12th Annual Event is continuing with a new, great competitions on Friday Night for kids ages 4 to 15,
Friday night will feature our 2nd Kidz Grillin' Competition sponsored by Bahr's Propane Gas & AC, SouthState Bank, The Home Depot and Chick-fil-A. Trophies will be awarded for the top 3 with gift bags for all competitors. All meat and cooking supplies will be provided! All you need to do is bring your child and stay to supervise.
The first 25 registered entries are sponsored by local community members. Please see the flyer for more information and register at the link provided above.
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BBQ & Blues in the News -
Pigz in Z'hills BBQ & Blues Festival was featured on Daytime, News Channel 8 - WFLA
2020
- Good TimeZ w/ Great MuZic
- 10th Annual BBQ & Blues Band Lineup
- Pigz in Z'Hills to Celebrate its 10th year
2019
- Mouthwatering BBQ, YouTube
- Pigz in Z'Hills adds Cornhole Tournament
- Festival offers heaping helpings of BBQ & Blues, The Laker/Lutz News
2018
- Top Bands hit the stage
- Thousands turn out for BBQ & Blues, The Laker/Lutz News
- Daytime WFLA, Team PuroClean
2017
- Zephyrhills Chamber Pays it Forward, The Laker/Lutz News
- Festival Offers Smokin' Good Time, The Laker/Lutz News
- New Digs for Pigz in Z'hills This Year, The Laker/Lutz News
- City of Zephyrhills Builds a Festive Future, Pasco Shopper
2016
- BBQ & Blues Fest Has Something For Everyone, The Tampa Tribune
- Z'hills BBQ & Blues Fest Attendance May Be Record, The Tampa Tribune
- Pigz in Z'Hills BBQ & Blues Fest Draws Record Crowd, The Laker/Lutz News
- Holy Smoke! Blues, Barbeque in Zephyrhills, The Laker/Lutz News
2015
- Visitors will be in Hog Heaven at Pigz in Z'hills Fest, The Tampa Tribune
- Z'hills BBQ & Blues Fest Attendance May Be Record, The Tampa Tribune
- Council Members Support Building Events Venue, The Tampa Tribune
- Pigz in Z'Hills BBQ & Blues Fest Draws Record Crowd, The Laker/Lutz News
- Holy Smoke! Blues, Barbeque in Zephyrhills, The Laker/Lutz News
- Pigz in Z'hills is BBQ and Blues, and So Much More, Pasco Shopper
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Economic ImpactPIGZ IN Z’HILLS IS THE SIGNATURE EVENT FOR THE GREATER ZEPHYRHILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PIG business is BIG business here in Zephyrhills.
In just ten short years, BBQ & Blues has pulled more than 3 million dollars into the Zephyrhills area. Last year, the festival brought an estimated economic impact of $500,000 to our local economy.
Since its inception, BBQ & Blues has helped The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce to provide approximately $33,000 in scholarships to Zephyrhills area students and given back over $100K to our community partners.
BBQ & Blues engages over 200 dedicated volunteers every year. The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce has awarded more than $68,000 in donations to local 501(c)3 youth groups and charities that commit time and talent to create this successful event.
With 10,000-13,000 guests per year, BBQ & Blues has grown to become the most attended event in Zephyrhills. While nearly half of the participants are usually local, about 30% are regional and a surprising 20% are from out of state. BBQ & Blues helps put Zephyrhills on the map! -
BeneficiariesPigz in Z'Hills BBQ & Blues has raised thousands for these local civic and youth organizations:
- Boy Scouts
- East Pasco YMCA
- Pasco County Sheriff's Charities
- Relay for Life of Zephyrhills
- Resurrection House Mission
- Rotary Club of Zephyrhills
- St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital
- Zephyrhills Civil Air Patrol
- Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund
- Zephyrhills Fire Rescue Explorers
- Zephyrhills High School Army JROTC
- Zephyrhills High School Key Club
- Zephyrhills High School Honor Society
- Zephyrhills High School Bulldog Football
- Zephyrhills High School Interact Club
- Zephyrhills High School Drama Club
- Zephyrhills Museum of Military History
- Zephyrhills Police Athletic League
- Zephyrhills/Wesley Chapel Ministerial Association
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2020 Participant Applications & InformationParticipant Information
Call: (813) 782-1913
President/CEO: Melonie Monson
Email: director@zephyrhillschamber.org
Marketing & Events Coordinator:
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