get ready for great american bash 2026!
About the Event
Join us at Great American Bash for an incredible evening of burgers, brews, bourbon, and more!
Great American Bash on Saturday, February 21st at Backyard in Fort Lauderdale is a refreshing afternoon featuring burgers, brews and bourbon and the opportunity to indulge in some All-American bites and sips from local restaurants and breweries. Live music and a raffle will round out this alfresco gathering that will help make wishes come true for local kids with critical illnesses.
Your ticket to Great American Bash includes unlimited sampling opportunities with over 40 vendors from South Florida! All attendees will be able to sample from our burger, food, and dessert vendors, and those 21+ will be able to enjoy unlimited samples from local breweries, bourbon brands, and other specialty drink brands!
- General Admission (21+) - $40
- General Admission (Under 21) - $20
- Kids 10 and Under – Free
- General Admission (21+) will increase to $50 on event day
DATE
February 21, 2026
LOCATION
Backyard Fort Lauderdale | 100 SW 3 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
Last Year's Event
More than 800 attendees indulged in All-American bites and sips from more than 45 food and drink vendors including local restaurants and breweries.
Congratulations to Pincho for being named our People’s Choice Award winner for best burger, and thank you to our venue host, Damn Good Hospitality, and all our generous sponsors for supporting our wish-granting mission.
In all, Great American Bash raised $80,000 that will help forever change the lives of children in our local community.
burgers
burgers
burgers
Sample burgers from some of South Florida’s best spots and vote for your favorite to win the 2026 PCA!
drinks
burgers
burgers
Event attendees 21 and over will be able to sample beer, bourbon, and specialty drinks from the best breweries and restaurants South Florida has to offer!
dessert
burgers
live music
We hoped you saved room for dessert -
Great American Bash will feature a variety of dessert vendors to satisfy your sweet tooth!
live music
live music
live music
Great American Bash will feature live music to keep the good times rolling all night long. Check back here soon to see who’s performing in 2026!
impact
live music
impact
100% of the proceeds Great American Bash will benefit Make-A-Wish Southern Florida and our wish granting mission.