Smoke in the Air, Crafts Everywhere!
If your ideal weekend involves crispy bacon, slow-smoked ribs, and maybe a brownie with a bourbon-glazed bacon topper (yes, that’s real), then go ahead and mark your calendar for the Port St. Lucie Bacon & BBQ Festival and Fall Craft Fair. This flavorful free-for-all is serving up two delicious days of food, flair, and Florida sunshine—September 27th and 28th at the MidFlorida Event Center.
This isn't just a food fest. It's a fork-lifting, music-thumping, craft-slinging celebration of all things autumn and appetite. Outside, the air hangs heavy with the perfume of oak smoke and sizzling pork belly. Inside, the air conditioning hums softly over rows of artisan booths featuring handmade goods, seasonal décor, and gifts you didn’t know you needed (until you saw them).
What’s on the Menu (and the Agenda)?
- Barbecue Galore: From fall-off-the-bone ribs to pulled pork towers and bacon-covered everything, this is meat-lover heaven.
- Bacon & Bourbon Brownies: Because PSL doesn’t do “just dessert.”
- Live Tunes All Weekend: Bring a lawn chair or dance it out—no judgment here.
- Indoor Craft Market: Dozens of vendors offering fall-themed finds, early holiday gifts, and handmade home goods.
- Family-Friendly Fun: Cold drinks for grown-ups, activities for the kiddos, and enough open space to let everyone roam.
But beyond the indulgence, this event comes with a side of heart. Bins at the entrance collect canned goods for local food banks—so bring a donation and help make this feel-good fest do some real good too.
Whether you’re coming for the brisket or the browsing, this PSL weekend is about savoring the season—Florida style. No sweaters required.
Craving more local flavor and events? Browse the Guide to Florida directory for upcoming festivals and local BBQ spots at https://guidetoflorida.com/festivals & https://guidetoflorida.com/barbecue-joints
