Spring Fling & Backyard BBQ Festival

The next Spring Fling and Backyard BBQ Festival will be held April 17th & 18th, 2026.

Friday kick-off concert: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Spring is in the air, and soon the smell of BBQ will be too. Downtown Moultrie’s Spring Fling and Backyard BBQ Festival is held on the 3rd weekend in April. In 2024 more than 200 vendors set up around the square. Jewelry, lawn art, leather belts, food, and so much more was sold! With the Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast, Entertainment, Kids Activities, a BBQ Competition, and Arts & Crafts, you’ll be able to find something the whole family is sure to love!

Arts, Crafts, Information, & Craft Food Vendors

2026 Arts & Crafts Vendor Application (click here)

2026 BBQ Application (click here)

2026 We are FULL on Food Vendors!

Basket weavers, toy makers, necklace creators, and woodcarvers all have at least one thing in common; they are creative.  We are looking for talented homemade crafters to come show off what they have made at our 2025 Spring Fling and Backyard BBQ Festival.

Food booths and food trucks are staples at the Spring Fling and Backyard BBQ Festival.

Crowd expectancy: 15,000+

Cooking delicious Barbecue takes skills, passion, and of course, a good recipe.  To be named the best, you’ll have to season to perfection and cook your heart out because only one can be named the best in each category.

For more information, give us a call at 229-890-5455.

Find out the latest information about Spring Fling by liking our Facebook page!

https://www.facebook.com/downtownmoultriespringfling/

Race

Titus Ranch is hosting Run for the Ranch again. It will consist of a 5k/10k/1 Mile Fun Run. For more information visit the Titus Ranch website.

Stay

Need a place to stay while visiting Moultrie, GA?  Check out this list of nearby hotels.

2025 BBQ Winners:

Boston Butt:
1. 319Q
2. Big Salty’s BBQ
3. Lucy’s BBQ
Brisket:
1. 319Q
2. Lucy’s BBQ
3. Charcoal Bandits
Chicken:
1. Big Salty’s
2. 319Q
3. Sunbelt Grillers
Pork Ribs:
1. Sunbelt Grillers
2. 319Q
3. Lightning Hill
Sauce:
1. 319Q
2. Poppy’s BBQ
3. Florida Flamingo Boys
Brunswick Stew:
1. Poppy’s BBQ
2. Cater & Sloope
3. Florida Flamingo Boys
Grand Champion:
319Q
Rocky Jones Spirit Award:
Cater & Sloope