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Press Release: Panama in Fall BBQ Brawl Brings Competition, Community and a Cause to Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach, FL — The grills are firing up for the Panama in Fall BBQ Brawl, presented by the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center and sanctioned by the Florida BBQ Association. The two-day event will take place Friday and Saturday, October 23–24, 2026, at The Barn at Bay Point Golf Club in Panama City Beach.

The Panama in Fall BBQ Brawl will bring pitmasters, barbecue enthusiasts and community supporters together for a weekend of competition and giving, all in support of the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center and the children and families it serves.

Guests are encouraged to come hungry on Saturday from 12:30-2:00PM and sample barbecue prepared by competing pitmasters before casting their vote for the People’s Choice Champion. As a sanctioned competition, the event will also give teams an opportunity to put their skills to the test while bringing the community together around a shared cause.

“The BBQ Brawl is a great example of how we can bring people together around something they enjoy while creating a meaningful impact for children in our community,” said Brent Patrick, Chief Executive Officer of the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center. “Every sponsor, competitor and attendee who supports this event is also supporting our ability to provide quality services to children and families who need us.”

Proceeds from the event will support the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center and its continued work to provide forensic interviews, therapy, advocacy and other essential services for children and families impacted by abuse.

Businesses and organizations looking for another way to get involved can also support the event through sponsorship opportunities, with various sponsorship levels still available. These partnerships help make the event possible while directly supporting GCCAC’s mission to protect children and strengthen families throughout the region.

Event Details:
Friday and Saturday, October 23–24, 2026
The Barn at Bay Point Golf Club
4701 Bay Point Road
Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Competitors, sponsors and community members can learn more and register HERE. Additional announcements, event updates and featured competition teams can be found on the Panama in the Fall BBQ Brawl Facebook page.

The Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center provides comprehensive services to children and families impacted by abuse, including forensic interviews, therapy, advocacy and prevention education. Through community partnerships and fundraising events like the Panama in Fall BBQ Brawl, GCCAC can continue providing critical resources that promote safety, healing and hope for children throughout the region.

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