Fishing, Sandbar & BBQ

The Southernmost BBQ Competition in the USA!
OCEAN'S EDGE   |   KEY WEST, FLORIDA   |   MARCH 5-8th, 2026
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From reeling in big catches to enjoying a top-notch BBQ and soaking up the sun at the sandbar, it’s all about good times and a great cause.

MARCH 5-8TH, 2026
OCEAN’S EDGE RESORT, KEY WEST FL.
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  • $20,000 Donation

    Premium, Top-Level Sponsorship — 1 Available

    • Example: "YOUR COMPANY Presents Bear & Burton’s Key West Invitational"

    • Presenting name rights to the tournament (your brand will appear directly alongside the event title)

    • Premier logo placement on:

      • All tournament branding (shirts, signage, website, media, awards, swag, etc.)

      • All press releases, email communications, digital and print marketing

      • All video content and recap footage

    • Back cover ad AND Full-page ad in event program

    • Logo featured on tournament welcome banner and stage backdrop

    • Verbal recognition throughout the event and at awards ceremony

    • Opportunity to speak at the kickoff or awards dinner (3–5 mins)

    • Judge seat on BBQ competition

    • Premium captain’s bucket access: Unlimited items allowed (swag distributed to influencers, teams, and VIPs)

    • Exclusive VIP Experience Package for 1 Team (includes guide fees, event access, exclusive dinner, etc.)

    • Dedicated social media campaign (3 custom posts across platforms)

    • Right of first refusal for next year’s presenting sponsorship

  • $15,000 Donation

    Large logo placement across all branding and promotional material

    • Featured in all press releases, media, and social content

    • Cover logo + Full-page ad in tournament program

    • Logo inclusion on awards and swag

    • 1 judge seat on BBQ panel

    • Unlimited items in captain’s buckets (for influencers & content)

    • 1 Team Entry (includes guide fees and donation)

  • $10,000 Donation

    Secondary logo placement on all marketing, shirts, signage, and captain's buckets

    • Featured in press releases and digital media

    • 1/2-page ad in tournament program

    • Up to 3 items in captain’s buckets

    • 1 Team Entry (includes guide fees and donation)

  • $7,500 Donation

    Tertiary logo placement on merchandise, signage, and digital media

    • 1/4-page ad in tournament program

    • Up to 2 items in captain’s buckets

    • Website and social media logo placement

  • $5,000 Donation

    Logo placement on all merchandise, signage, and digital platforms

    • Up to 2 items in captain’s buckets

    • Recognition on social media and website

    • No Competition team

  • $5,000 Donation

    One Team Entry (includes two-day guided fishing/sandbar trip)

    • Team recognition in tournament program and social platforms

    • Access to all event activities as a participant team

    • Ideal for companies looking to compete and enjoy the event with some brand visibility.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Big Hitters, Bigger Impact.

Good food brings people together. The best BBQ? That brings them running.

In 2024, our pitmasters and personalities sparked 97M+ views and 200M+ impressions for participating brands, sponsors, and our cause.

With a star-studded roster and massive combined reach, your brand can count on unmatched coverage all weekend—while joining the fight to end pediatric cancer.

SOCIAL MEDIA AMBASSADORS

Matt Pittman
@meatchurch



Heath Riles
@heathrilesbbq



Tony Ramirez
@tfti.bbq



Kosmo
@kosmosq

Chuck Motto
@chucksflavortrain



Chad Ward
@whiskeybentbbq

Al Frugoni
@alfrugoni

Captain Ron Dimpflmaier
@cptnron


Mel Chmilar Jr @darksideofthegrill

Mike Star
@BlazingStarBBQ



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