Smoked brisket, cold craft beer and a wall of college football screens are taking over Cranes Roost Park this Saturday as the Beer, Bacon and BBQ festival returns to Altamonte Springs for its 10th year. The event runs from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., bringing together local pitmasters, breweries and a full slate of games and vendors for an afternoon built around three of the region's favorite food groups.
According to Orlando Weekly, the festival features food from local pitmasters alongside beer from craft breweries, with a menu built around brisket, ribs, smoked chicken, IPAs and other craft beers. Organizers describe this year's edition as going big for the milestone 10th anniversary, per a listing from eventsplus.audacy.com, which promises “cold beer, smoky BBQ, bacon-loaded bites, live entertainment, games, vendors, and college football.”
What to Expect Saturday Afternoon
Beyond the food and drink, the event is built around live entertainment, games and vendor booths, Orlando Weekly reports. College football will also be part of the mix, giving attendees a reason to linger at Cranes Roost Park for the full five-hour window rather than just grabbing a plate and heading out.
Ticket prices range from free to $39, according to Orlando Weekly's listing for the festival. The scheduling details line up with an event page from audacy.com, which lists the festival's hours as running from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern on November 7.
A Decade of Barbecue in Altamonte Springs
This year's festival marks a decade of the event drawing beer and barbecue fans to the Orlando area, according to Orlando Weekly's reporting on its run. That milestone is echoed in the event's own promotional language, which frames the 2026 edition as a bigger version of a now ten-year tradition.
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