Dierks Bentley, who plays Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park in Tampa, Florida on Nov. 3, 2024. Credit: Photo c/o Tampa Pig Jig

While the fallout from Hurricane Milton forced Clearwater Jazz Holiday to cancel its weekend plans altogether, Tampa Pig Jig was able to salvage the core of a lineup that was supposed to play downtown Tampa this Saturday.

The festival will now happen on Sunday, Nov. 3 and remain at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park where three of the festival’s main acts—Dierks Bentley, The Revivalists and Chase Rice—are still on the bill. “ …more artists to be announced soon,” organizers wrote in a press release.

They added that the nonprofit Tampa Pig Jig, now in its 13th year, is heartbroken over the devastating impact of the storm, which still has many parts of the city without power. The new date, organizers wrote, allows “the city time to heal and ensure adequate resources to support the event.”
Since its founding, Tampa Pig Jig has raised more than $7 million to help patients and families affected by the rare and debilitating kidney disease focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Its big draw besides the music has always been a barbecue competition between teams vying to win top honors in four different categories: brisket, butt, ribs and the wild card category.

Lawn games and food vendors are also part of the experience.

Tickets for Tampa Pig Jig 2024 happening Sunday, Nov. 3 at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park in Tampa are still available and start at $130. Children under 10 are admitted free with an accompanying adult.

All tickets purchased for the original date will automatically be honored next month, and existing ticket holders need no additional steps.