2025 Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam & Car Show

The Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam Car Show fundraiser takes place on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds.

Visitors enjoy barbecued food, cold beer and drinks, live music, a classic car show, a kids zone, various vendor booths, a raffle, and a cornhole competition. Pets are also welcome at this family-friendly event. Participants can enter various competitions for trophies and prizes.

Event entry is $10.00 per person with children ages 10 and younger free of charge. 

Event Information

Kansas City Barbeque Society BBQ Competition  

The Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam is the biggest BBQ competition in North Florida. The competition has several award categories and various entry deadlines. Register for the competitions.

People's Choice Award:

• Mandatory participation for all teams.  
• Free 30 amp power is provided in exchange for participation.  
• Served from cook site from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  
• The People's Choice meat or side entries can be prepared before arrival.
• Award Categories:
  • Chicken: Turn in at Noon.
  • Ribs: Turn in at 12:30 p.m.
  • Pork: Turn in at 1:00 p.m.
  • Brisket: Turn in at 1:30 p.m.

Ancillary Contest 

The ancillary contest takes place the Friday before the Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam. All turn-in times for this contest are for Friday, January 10, 2024. Registrants for the kids competition must be 4-15 years old and prepare and cook the meat by themselves, though assistance with lighting fires is allowed. Find more information on the ancillary contest. 

• $25 each to enter 
• Award Categories: 
  • Chicken Wings: Turn In at 6:30 p.m. 
  • Bloody Mary: Turn In at 7:00 p.m. 
  • Best Slider: Turn In at 7:30 p.m.
  • Best Margarita: Turn In at 8:00 p.m. 
  • Best BBQ Sauce: Turn In at 8:30 p.m.  
  • Kids Competition (Pork Loin): Turn in 6:00 p.m.

Awards Ceremony

The awards ceremony for the BBQ competition begins at 5:00 p.m.

Car Show

Registration for the cornhole tournament opens at 10:00 a.m. on the day of the show and costs $40.00 per team. The competition will start at 11:00 a.m. Register your car.

• Car Show Entry Fee: $20.00 in advance, $25.00 on the day of the show (no refunds)
• Categories: Classic Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles  
• Trophies: Awards for top vehicles in each category  

Live Music

The Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam & Car Show will feature performances by local bands and artists from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Cornhole Competition

Registration for the cornhole tournament opens at 10:00 a.m. on event day. The competition will start at 11:00 a.m.

• Cornhole Registration: $40.00 per team

Event Details

Admission: General admission is $10.00 for entry into the event, children aged 10 and younger are free. BBQ tasting tickets are available for $1.00 each. Parking is free. Buy tickets to the 2025 Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam & Car Show.

Find out how to become a vendor.

Email event organizers with any questions about this year's event.

When: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Where: The St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 State Road 207 in Elkton, Florida 32033

About James "Jimmy Jam" Wray: James Wray managed the Betty Griffin House Thrift Store and was known for his generosity, compassion, and service to others. Jimmy loved cars and was a regular at NASCAR events. He also loved barbecue, a favorite comfort during his cancer treatments. The Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam & Car Show combines his passions—helping people, BBQ, and cars—and raises money to support community members in need.