Mardi Gras Park hosts the Iron Sharpens Iron BBQ Cook Off on Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM, a barbecue competition and tasting fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Gulf Coast. Grill teams from around the Gulf Coast compete while attendees sample their entries. Tickets run $10 in advance or $15 the day of the event.
Before you go
- Buy tickets in advance for $10, or plan to pay $15 at the door on the day of the event.
- Arrive at Mardi Gras Park by 10 AM when tasting opens.
- Sample entries from the competing Gulf Coast grill teams.
- Plan to wrap up by 2 PM, when the cook off ends.
What we checked
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Published admission: Advance: $10; Day of event: $15; checkout with the listed fee included: $10.97. The total is quoted for a party of five, and it rescales to your own party.