This post is sponsored by Smithfield. All comments and opinions are my own.

Looking for a day of good times and great food? If you are in the Jacksonville area, you will want to mark your calendar for the first ever Jacksonville BBQ Festival. Enjoy great music, grab an ice-cold brew and sample pure smoked bliss from award-winning pitmasters from across the country.

The folks at Smithfield are proud and excited to be taking part in the Jacksonville BBQ Festival from December 10th to the 12th. Taking place at the TIAA Bank Field, you’ll find a selection of award-winning pitmasters from across the country coming together for a grilling event like no other. Over 30,000 pounds of meat will be smoked during this one-of-a-kind event, including plenty of Smithfield fresh pork products!

With a history dating back 85 years, Smithfield shares the same passion for flavor, quality, and freshness as its customers. They believe the products they make aren’t just about food, they’re about helping family and friends connect and create lifelong memories together.

But what’s a barbecue without some brews and tunes? In addition to all the incredible food that will be available, a variety of musical acts will also be performing on the Crowl Royal Music Stage. Plus, there will be plenty of other awesome experiences, including BBQ demos from the pitmasters themselves and even a Rib Rumble competitive eating event! There are only a few slots available to compete in the Rib Rumble, but one lucky winner will receive (2) VIP Pit Passes to next year’s Jacksonville BBQ Fest, plus an automatic chance to defend their hard-won title at the 2022 Rib Rumble.

Even if you don’t compete, you can’t beat this opportunity to eat with the country’s elite smokers of fine meats, including Smithfield pork products.

So whether you’re traveling from near or far, don’t miss this incredible chance to grab an ice-cold brew and sample some mouth-watering, pure smoked bliss from the pitmasters who do it not because it’s a living, but because it’s a calling. For everything you need to know, be sure to visit Bbqfestjax.com.

Remember, I am giving a lucky reader the opportunity to go for FREE! One winner will get a couple of tickets to the Jacksonville BBQ Festival*. Head over HERE to enter to win.

And if you aren’t in the Jacksonville area. You can still create your own BBQ fest at home. Just gather family, friends, and grab your favorite Smithfield pork products. Made with no artificial ingredients ever, Smithfield’s pork isn’t simply the finest that money can buy, it’s what great times around the grill are made of.

*Giveaway is for tickets only. You will have to provide your own transportation to and from the event.