THE COMPETITION

Join top area restaurants in this annual bragging rights competition & fundraiser for naming the “Best Burger in Tampa Bay”, with ALL proceeds to support The VooDoo Chef Foundation

Culinary Judges Panel

    1. Chef Erik Youngs – Judge Chairman
    2. Chef Anthony Chick – Former Burger Showdown Champion
    3. Chef Michael Moench – Dean of Culinary, Keiser University
    4. Chef Todd Lopez – Barbecue Pit Master of the Tampa Bay Lightning
    5. Chef Michael Rigberg – Past President of the American Culinary Federation
    6. Chef Steve Gonzalez – Owner of Catering by the Family

 

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LIVE MUSIC

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 Betty Fox DBM 
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 Chris Craze 

STAGE SPONSORED BY

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PLEASE NOTE: the event will take place RAIN or SHINE.

THE COMPETITION

Top area restaurants will gather Saturday, May 19th to create, assemble and construct their sandwiches in this annual bragging rights competition & fundraiser for naming the “Best Sandwich in Tampa Bay.” 

 

SHOWDOWN COMPETITORS

 EATS 
 thecompassgrill 
 
 BS outback 2018 
 
 BS Kickin Carib 
 
 BS Pangea 2018 sponsors 
 BS the pub 
 
 BS Top Golf 
 
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EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND!!

Food, Drinks, Beer + Wine tickets will be available for purchase here on the website and at the event.
Check back soon for more info!

SPONSORS

BudStage

Bud and Burger

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98rock620

vodoochef

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BSyelp2017

FAQS

Join top area restaurants in this annual bragging rights competition & fundraiser for naming the “Best Burger in Tampa Bay”, with all proceeds to support a local charity.

Is it FREE to attend?

YES!! This event is FREE to attend, so come enjoy live music & great weather on the river! You can purchase food, drinks, beer and wine as you please!

What time is the event?

Event Time for Burger Showdown is Saturday night is 12 noon – 7 pm.

Where is the event?

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Downtown Tampa

Where should I park?

Covered Parking is available at the adjacent POE GARAGE on the corner of Ashley Dr and Cass. Regular parking is $1.20/hr. Special Event parking, regulated by the City of Tampa, may differ in some instances.

Can children attend this event?

Yes, well-behaved children are allowed

CONTACT

EVENTFEST INC.

EventFest, Inc.

1200 W. Cass Street Suite 110

Tampa, FL 33606