Newberry Blues & BBQ Festival and Car Show

Newberry Main Street Organization presents the Newberry Blues & BBQ Festival and Car Show on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027, at the Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center, 23100 W Newberry Rd. in Newberry, Florida. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is free for spectators.

Gainesville Street Rods produces the car show, which welcomes classic cars, customs, hot rods and trucks. Vehicle registration is $10 per vehicle, paid on site, and trophies will be awarded.

Three live acts perform on the main stage from 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. A barbecue competition runs alongside the show, and visitors can buy a $10 People’s Choice ticket on the day of the event to sample pulled pork from every participating team and cast a vote for a favorite. Tickets are sold under the arena. Competition entry is $100 per team and requires a current Florida BBQ Association membership.

Vendors and food trucks fill the grounds, with general vendor booths at $75 and food truck spaces at $150 for a standard 10-foot by 10-foot area. Sponsorships start at $400, and every level includes vendor space.