Hog Bash 2026: A Whole‑Hog Celebration on the Beach

Back Beach Barbecue fires up a smoky celebration supporting South Walton Academy.

Panama City Beach is firing up the smoker this summer as Back Beach Barbecue hosts its 9th Annual Hog Bash on Saturday, June 13, 2026. For locals who love good food, good music, and a good cause, this event has become a can't‑miss tradition, and this year promises to be the tastiest one yet.

From 12 PM to 4 PM, the air along Back Beach Road fills with the unmistakable aroma of slow‑smoked pork as pitmasters roast a whole hog the old‑school way. For a $20 donation, guests enjoy a hearty plate stacked with pulled pork, barbecue baked beans, coleslaw, and all the fixings that make Southern barbecue feel like home.

Location: Back Beach Barbecue

19714 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

But Hog Bash isn't just about the food, it's a full afternoon of coastal‑casual fun. Local musician Corey Hall brings the live soundtrack, while craft drink partners like Distillery 98, Idyll Hounds Brewing Company, and Palm Folly Hard Seltzer keep the crowd refreshed. Families can enjoy kids' face painting, and dads get a little early Father's Day love with a free‑to‑enter raffle for a Back Beach Barbecue gift card.

What makes the event even sweeter is its mission. A portion of proceeds supports South Walton Academy, a nonprofit inclusion school and pediatric therapy clinic that serves children across the region. Every plate helps fuel a great cause.

Whether you're a barbecue purist, a weekend wanderer, or someone who just loves a lively local gathering, Hog Bash delivers that perfect blend of flavor, music, and community spirit, the kind of event that reminds us why the Florida Panhandle feels like one big family.

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