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BBQ Art Co. — Mobile SW Florida

Find Us This Week

We're a mobile BBQ operation — which means we go where you are. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for this week's confirmed locations, updated every Monday. We move. You follow. Worth every mile.

BBQ Art Co.'s 2026 BBQ Competition trophies — 1st Place Ribs and the People's Choice award for Best BBQ Overall
We Won

BBQ Art Co. Swept the 2026 BBQ Competition

We took home three awards at the Lakewood Ranch competition at Loaded Cannon Distillery — including the People's Choice for Best BBQ Overall, voted by the people who actually ate. Thank you to everyone who came out, tasted, and voted for us.

1st PlaceRibsPeople's ChoiceVoted by the crowdBest BBQ OverallTop of the competition
Updated Every Monday

This Week’s Schedule

  • JUN17Wednesday
    4 – 8 PM

    Charlie Foxtrot Brewing

    1700 S Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte · Open to the public

    Directions
  • JUN18Thursday
    4 – 7 PM

    Merrill's HVAC

    2741 S McCall Rd, Englewood · Open to the public

    Directions
  • JUN20Saturday
    10 AM – 3 PMToday

    BBQ Competition at Loaded Cannon Distillery

    3115 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton · Open to the public

    Directions

Full lineup and any mid-week changes go up first on Instagram @bbqartco and Facebook — turn on post notifications so you never miss an update.

Live Calendar

This Week at a Glance

Confirmed pop-ups, catering events, and special bookings. Updates push live the moment we lock them in.

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Where You'll Find Us

Frequent Stops Across SW Florida

While our schedule changes week to week, we have a rotation of types of venues and stops we return to regularly throughout the North Port, Venice, Sarasota, and Port Charlotte corridor. Here's where we typically show up — check our Monday post for this week's specifics.

Local Craft Breweries

We pair naturally with the craft beer scene across SW Florida. Look for us at local breweries and taprooms in the Venice, North Port, and Port Charlotte area.

Farmers Markets

Weekend farmers markets across the Sarasota-Charlotte corridor are a natural home for us. Great food, great community, great atmosphere for artisan BBQ.

Neighborhood & Community Events

Block parties, HOA events, neighborhood cookouts, local festivals — we show up where the community gathers. North Port and surrounding areas are home turf.

Local Business Parking Lots

We partner with local businesses for lunchtime and weekend pop-ups — bringing foot traffic and great BBQ to venues across Venice, Sarasota, and Port Charlotte.

Important: These are types of stops, not a fixed weekly schedule. Specific venues and confirmed dates are always posted on @bbqartco on Instagram every Monday. Don't drive somewhere without checking first.

Private Bookings

Want to Book the Truck
for Your Event?

If you want BBQ Art Co. at a specific venue, date, or event — not just wherever we happen to be that week — a food truck booking or catering package is the right move. We'll reserve the date exclusively for you, show up early, and serve your crowd with the same artisan quality we bring to every event.

Know Your Options

Food Truck vs. Catering:
When Each Makes Sense

Food Truck Pop-Up

Best for: open-to-the-public events where you want to drive foot traffic and energy. Festivals, markets, brewery events, large outdoor gatherings. Anyone can walk up and order — the truck serves the crowd.

  • Public, walk-up ordering
  • Great for generating event buzz
  • Venue receives increased traffic
  • Check our weekly schedule for public stops
  • Private bookings also available
Learn About Food Truck Bookings →

Full Catering Service

Best for: private events where you want exclusive service for your guests. Corporate events, weddings, private parties, family gatherings. We're there for your event only — no one else orders from us that day.

  • Exclusive service for your guests
  • Full setup, service, and cleanup
  • Packages from $375 (15 guests)
  • Custom menus for larger events
  • On-site smoking available
View Catering Packages →

Service Area

We Serve Southwest Florida

From Venice down to Punta Gorda, through the Sarasota corridor and out to Englewood — we cover the full SW Florida region. Based in North Port, FL. Click any location to learn more about how we serve that community.

Never Miss Us

Weekly Schedule, Straight to You

Email or SMS — pick your channel. We send the Monday lineup the moment it's locked, plus a heads-up the night before we hit your area. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

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Schedule FAQ

Common Questions

Our schedule is updated every Monday with the full week's confirmed locations and times. We post the update on Instagram @bbqartco and Facebook first, and you can also check our Schedule page. If there are any mid-week changes due to weather or venue issues, we'll announce those on social media as soon as we know. Following us on Instagram is the single fastest way to stay up to date.
We're a hardworking outdoor operation, so light rain doesn't stop us. However, severe weather — thunderstorms, high winds, tropical weather systems — may cause us to cancel or relocate. In those cases, we'll post an update on Instagram and Facebook as soon as we make the call. We know it's disappointing when we have to cancel, and we try to give as much advance notice as possible.
Absolutely — and we love hearing from venues, breweries, markets, and neighborhoods who want us. If you'd like to request a stop at your venue or community, reach out through our Contact page. For ongoing recurring stops, we work with venues directly. For a private event, check out our Food Truck booking or Catering services — those are the right fit for dedicated dates at specific locations.
Hours vary by location and event type. At most public pop-up stops, we typically serve from late morning through early evening, or until we sell out — whichever comes first. Exact times are always included in our Monday schedule post. If a specific time matters to you (getting there before something sells out, for instance), we recommend showing up earlier rather than later.
At our public pop-up events (breweries, markets, community events), anyone can walk up and order. It's first-come, first-served, open to the public. At private catering events, we're exclusively serving the client's guests — there's no walk-up access. If you want to guarantee access to BBQ Art Co. for your event — rather than hoping we're in your neighborhood — catering or a food truck booking is the way to go. Visit our Catering page to learn more.
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We Move. You Follow.

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @bbqartco so you always know where to find Southwest Florida's best artisan smoked BBQ this week. Or book us directly for your next event.