Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam
9th ANNUAL JIMMY JAM BBQ SLAM THROWS DOWN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida (August 19, 2024) – Where there’s smoke, there’s great BBQ! Presented in partnership with Title Sponsor MasterCraft Builder Group, the Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam returns to St. Johns County Fairgrounds for an epic day of barbeque, chili, chowda, music, cars, and more. Taking place Saturday, January 11th at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds at 5840 State Road 207 in Elkton, every dollar raised by the event goes to support the philanthropic work of Jimmy Jam Community Outreach, a local organization rooted in giving and friendship.
“The event was inspired by our dear friend, James ‘Jimmy Jam’ Wray,” says Tim Gause, Vice President of Jimmy Jam Community Outreach. “He loved barbeque, he loved cars, but, more than anything, he was committed to leaving this world a better place by helping anyone he could. This event funds the work we do through Jimmy Jam Community Outreach. Funds stay local to help our neighbors in times of need, whether it’s with meals, wheelchair ramps, bills, repairs, and more. And let me tell you, Jimmy Jam would have loved all of this.”
As seen on Food Network’s BBQ*USA, the Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam is the largest barbeque competition in North Florida. Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, it features the best pitmasters from across the nation, competing at either the Backyard or Pro level. Teams will serve up barbequed chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket. A panel of certified judges will decide the winners, with the awards presentation at 5 p.m. Barbeque will be served to the public from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. – make sure to taste all the smoky dishes to vote for the People’s Choice Award. New this year is a sanctioned chili cookoff, where anyone can compete to take the top prize. By popular demand, the Food Mafia is bringing back the Chowda Bowl. Local restaurants will offer their take on the classic chowder to see who wins the top prize. Chowder tasting begins at 11 a.m. and finishes at 3 p.m.
The Car Show is another showpiece of the event, featuring specialty and classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Visitors can check out all of the rides, with trophies presented to the best whips at noon. Attendees can compete in a cornhole tournament, with registration beginning at 11 a.m. and bags flying at noon. The free kids’ zone is packed full of games and activities for the littlest BBQ fans, while over 50 vendors offer an array of goods, from Datil sauce and candy to art, candles, jewelry, and more. Live music will set the stage all day, with acts including Stephen Quinn, Dewey Via Band, and Orlando Mendez.
Tickets are on sale here and are $10 until Sept. 30th, $15 beginning Oct. 1st, and $20 beginning Dec. 1st. Kids 10 and under are free. The Cornhole Tournament and Car Show require additional tickets. Gates open at 10 a.m., and parking is free. The event is at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 State Road 207, Elkton, FL. Photos to accompany the press release can be found here.
ABOUT JIMMY JAM BBQ SLAM: The Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam is an annual Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned event. It is the largest barbeque competition in North Florida and attracts competitors nationwide. The event benefits Jimmy Jam Community Outreach, a 501c3 non-profit that helps residents in need. Photos can be found here. Learn more at jimmyjambbqslam.com. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram @jimmyjamoutreach
