Punta Gorda BBQ & Music Festival ‘Smoke on the Water’ at Laishley Park on March 14, 2026

Annual Smoke on the River BBQ & Music Fest in Laishley Park
The aroma of slow cooked meats will fill the air in Laishley Park, Punta Gorda on March 14, 2026!

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When: March 14, 2026 from Noon to 8 pm

Where: Laishley Park, Punta Gorda

What: Smoke on the River BBQ & Music Fest! – where Local BBQ Pitmasters set up their smokers and offer the best in slow cooked goodness with Great Live Music.

In addition to great BBQ, beer stations and a full bar will be available.

Merchandise vendors will be on hand as well as other food vendors when you’re ready to take a break from BBQ and the best in unique shopping at our retail vendor area

New this year: Robinson’s Racing Pigs! 4 great shows you don’t want to miss!!!

General Admission: Only $5.00 – pay at the gate Kids under 12 are free

VIP Tickets and VIP Tables are available (Limited Availability): VIP has covered seating, VIP restrooms, VIP Cash Bar, access to front of stage, complimentary bottled water, soft drinks, and draft Beer

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VIP PAVILION

The VIP Pavilion is an exclusive area with table seating and upfront stage access.

Included in the VIP Tables are complimentary bottled water, soft drinks & draft beer, exclusive VIP Restrooms, VIP Cash Bar, access to stage, table seating

• Limited to 200 guests
• Admission to event is included with the VIP Tables
• Tables for 2 Guests – $80
• Tables for 4 Guests – $160
• Tables for 6 Guests – $240
• Single VIP Ticket – $40
GATE ADMISSION

• $5.00 – available only at the gate
• Kids under 12 free with Adult
• Tickets required for all food and BBQ, domestic beer, liquor and other food
• Sample and Food tickets – $1.00 each
NO COOLERS, NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS, NO PETS

All proceeds benefit the Florida Outdoor Education Foundation