Thank you for another successful event!

The EFSC Foundation celebrated its 10th Annual “Backyard BBQ Cook-Off and Family Fest” on Saturday, February 21, with a record-breaking $162,000 raised for student scholarships, pushing the ten-year total past $800,000.

Live music by local band Hot Pink set a lively backdrop as over 2,000 attendees gathered on the EFSC Melbourne campus for the outdoor fest. Families enjoyed BBQ, explored local vendors and food trucks, and participated in a charity gift bag raffle. Younger guests enjoyed a variety of children’s activities, making it a memorable day for all.

The Collegiate Veterans Society (CVS), a student club, hosted its annual “Red, White, and Wheels Car Show,” raising funds to support EFSC student veterans. This year's car show was the biggest to date, with 114 cars entered.

Read more about the 2026 BBQ Event, other winners, and see the 2026 event Flickr Photo Album.

Congratulations to the 2026 winning BBQ Cook-Off teams:

MH Williams Construction Group won the coveted Corporate Challenge Golden Pig!
Grand Champion (Sponsored by Community Credit Union): Smokin’ Dreams
Corporate Challenge People's Choice (sponsored by FPL): MH Williams Construction Group
Backyard Team ​People's Choice (sponsored by Progressive Cleaning): Fantasy Q

Congratulations to the winners in the Red, White, and Wheels Car Show:

1st Place: 1st place: Kalvin Morin - 1941 Willys Coupe (1989 Models and older)
1st Place: Michael Moretti - Nissan Skyline R34 (1990 Models and newer)
President's Choice: Harry Oppenheimer - 1964 Corvette Stingray
People's Choice: Bill Kinstler - COE (Cab Over Engine) Model

Are you interested in supporting the 2027 BBQ Cook-Off & Family Fest? Registration for teams and sponsors will be available on July 1, 2026.