Foley, AL— The 2025 Foley BBQ & Blues Cook Off, presented by RiverView Turf, is back for its 17th year on March 7th and 8th, bringing award-winning barbecue, local musicians, food vendors, craft and retail vendors, and a kids’ zone to Heritage Park in downtown Foley.
The festival kicks off on Friday night at 6 PM with a concert from 2006 American Idol winner and Alabama native Taylor Hicks. Gates open at 5 PM.
The Cook Off begins on Saturday morning at 10 AM. Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, the BBQ & Blues Cook Off allows over 30 backyard division cook teams from across the Gulf Coast the chance to compete for the Grand Championship title and other top prizes. The team earning the highest in “People’s Choice” donations will be awarded a traveling trophy to display at their business all year! Vendors, food trucks, beverages, kids’ zone, and merchandise will be available.
The Foley BBQ & Blues Festival is hosted by the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation, an organization that is passionate about enhancing the lives of students in our community. For over 20 years, the SBCF has focused on developing leadership, enriching education, and bettering the lives of those within our community. All proceeds from the Cook Off benefit the Foundation.
We would like to extend a huge thank you to our Entertainment Sponsors, Cumulus Media and The Factory. Helping make this event a flavorful success are our Meat Sponsors, Paul Davis Emergency Services and Jim ‘N Nicks BBQ. Festival WiFi is provided by Local IT.
Friday Night Concert (5 PM - 9 PM)
- Concert from American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks
- $20 entry ticket when purchased onsite, $25 at the gate
- Food & beverages available for purchase
- No BBQ samples or kids’ activities available, No personal coolers allowed.
Saturday Cook-Off Schedule (10 AM - 4 PM)
- $10 entry ticket, purchase onsite only
- Gates open & crafts, retail, food vendors, & a kids’ zone available from 10 AM - 4 PM
- Samples begin at 11 AM
- Live music from Foley High School bands, the Three57s, the Defrosters & Friends
- Awards begin at 4 PM
For more information, visit foleybbqandblues.net. Follow us on Facebook @bbqandbluescookoff and Instagram @foleybbqandbluescookoff.
Attached Photos:
*Taylor Hicks
*BBQ Festival Photo
*Kid’s Zone
