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Collier County prepares for 69th annual Farm-City BBQ
Written by Liz Freeman for Naples Daily News. Key Takeaways: The 69th annual Farm-City BBQ will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the Collier County Fairgrounds. Community leaders Russell Budd and Gloria Padilla will serve as co-chairs for the event. Paul Hiltz,...
Farm-City BBQ Announces 2026 Chairs, Bringing Together Leaders in Business, Agriculture and Community Service; Russell Budd and Gloria Padilla named co-chairs; Paul Hiltz to serve as honorary chair of Collier County’s beloved Thanksgiving tradition
Naples, FL — The Farm-City BBQ, presented by Cogent Bank, has announced the community leaders who will help guide the 69th annual event taking place Wednesday, November 25, at 11:30 a.m. at the Collier County Fairgrounds. This year’s beloved pre-Thanksgiving tradition...
69th Annual Farm-City BBQ Returns to Collier County Nov. 25
One of Collier County’s longest-running Thanksgiving traditions is returning for its 69th year. The Farm-City BBQ will bring together farmers, business leaders, elected officials, families, and neighbors on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the Collier County...
Farm-City BBQ returns for 69th year
As seen in Florida Weekly This year’s beloved pre-Thanksgiving tradition once again brings the Collier County together in gratitude, unity, and celebration for the hands that grow our food, the land that sustains it and the businesses that support the community. The...
69th Annual Farm-City BBQ slated
Collier County’s signature Thanksgiving tradition returns to celebrate agriculture, community and the next generation of local leaders. For nearly seven decades, the Farm-City BBQ has been bringing together. Tickets are now on sale for the 69th Annual Farm-City BBQ,...
Tickets now on sale for the 69th Annual Farm-City BBQ
Originally published by Staff on FloridaGuide.com Collier County's signature Thanksgiving tradition returns November 25 to celebrate agriculture, community and the next generation of local leaders For nearly seven decades, the Farm-City BBQ has been bringing together...
Celebrate Community, Agriculture and Gratitude at the 69th Annual Farm-City BBQ
For nearly seven decades, one of Collier County’s most cherished Thanksgiving traditions has brought together farmers, business leaders, elected officials and neighbors around a shared table. On November 25, the 69th Annual Farm-City BBQ will once again welcome...
WINK News: 68th Farm-City Barbecue in Collier County highlights agriculture and community unity
Thousands of people gathered in Collier County for the annual Farm-City Barbecue, a cherished Thanksgiving tradition that has been uniting farmers, families, and local leaders for nearly 70 years. The event offered more than just a steak lunch. It was a celebration of...
68th Annual Farm City BBQ Serves Up Food, Fellowship, and Purpose with its Pre-Thanksgiving Feast
Sue Huff, and Byron and Erika Donalds attending a prior Farm City BBQ event. Collier County’s beloved pre-Thanksgiving tradition, The Farm-City BBQ, is back for its 68th year! This cherished gathering of food, fellowship, and purpose will bring together thousands of...








