Lee BIA Builders Care announces food, music lineup for BBQ, Bands & Brew on March 30
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FORT MYERS, Fla. - Floridant -- Lee BIA Builders Care has announced this year's lineup of barbecue, food and music for its popular BBQ, Bands & Brew fundraising event, returning on Sunday, March 30 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in downtown Fort Myers.

During the 14^th annual event, Southwest Florida's top pit masters will compete for the title of "Best BBQ in Town," accompanied by a lineup of live performances including Riverside, Soapy Tuna and headliner Ben Allen Band, numerous vendors and fun-filled activities for all ages, including a children's play area with a bounce house, balloon artist, face painting, games and more. The event will be emceed by Big Mama.

Some of the region's top pitmasters will be competing for the title of "Best BBQ in Town," including Big Smoke BBQ & Catering, Gator Creek BBQ Company, Herb's BBQ and Rubs, Not Your Mama's Kitchen, Smokin' Crow's BBQ and That BBQ Place. Additional food and sweet treats will be available from The Brunchy Bunch, Love Boat Ice Cream and Taterz.

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Three bands will take the stage throughout the day, including Riverside from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Soapy Tuna from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m., and headliner Ben Allen Band from 3 to 6 p.m.

All Star Equipment Rentals & Sales is returning as presenting sponsor for BBQ, Bands & Brew. Major & Official sponsors include Blue Water Construction, Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, City of Fort Myers, eAtlantic Engineering, Florida Install, FUSE Specialty Appliances, Gulfcoast Engineering, Gulf Star Marina, Lee County Sheriff's Office, Luminary Hotel & Co., Plumbing Solutions, Priority Marketing, Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association, Submerged Consultants and Titan Contracting. Promotions sponsors include Big I Fly's, Big Mama, Carter-Pritchett Advertising and Happenings Magazine. Supporting sponsors include American Commercial Group; Aubuchon Homes; Caloosa Cooling; Christopher Alan Homes; Distinctive Shower, Glass & Mirror; Drake Ready Mix; Extreme Temp Air Conditioning & Heating; Florida Stairworks & Carpentry; Jim Jett Photography; LCEC; Lennar; Liberty Aluminum; LSI Companies; M.J. Flaherty Builders; MY Shower Door; ODC Construction; and Stickboy Software & IT.

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Limited sponsorship opportunities are still available at the VIP Sponsor Seating ($1,000) and BBQ Sauce Sponsor ($525) levels, offering a variety of benefits.

The 2025 BBQ, Bands & Brew will be held at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, 2101 Edwards Drive in Fort Myers. Tickets are $15 online and at the gate for adults and free for children 12 and under.

To purchase tickets and learn more about remaining sponsorship opportunities, visit LeeBuildersCare.com/BBQ-Bands-Brew or call 239-938-0056.