BBQ Competition

Application to be a part of our BBQ Competition! 

We’re giving 10 vendors the opportunity to compete in a blind tasting, where eventgoers will vote on who serves the best BBQ dish. Submit your signature item and see how it stacks up against the best in the area!

General Information: 

The Dania After Dark - Blues & BBQ event will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at 100 W Dania Beach Blvd. Vendors must supply all serving equipment needed, plates, utensils, napkins, etc. The City will provide staff for the sampling portion of the competition, electrical supplies, tents and tables.

Event Protocol:

1. Setup and Breakdown:

   • City Employee will pick up samples from food truck at 6 PM to place at sampling tent 
     • Inclusive of all utenils, plates and any equipment needed to serve food

2. Judging 

   • Guests and judges will choose there favorite dish to vote on
   • Winner will be announced on stage prior to the last bands performance

Contact Information

Parks & Recreation Department - Special Event Vendor
Email: dbspecialevents@daniabeachfl.gov

For additional inquiries, you can contact the office at (954) 924-6800 ext. 3780.

This guide aims to streamline the application process and ensure a smooth and successful event for all food vendors. We look forward to your participation in making the Dania After Dark a memorable experience for all attendees!

APPLICATION CHECKLIST:

• Completed vendor application including signed Vendor Rules and Regulations.
• Review and sign COI Agreement
• Provide the attached signed Background Affidavit.
• Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Dania Beach as an additional insured for general liability and auto liability 

I am entering into a contract to participate in the City of Dania Beach Special Event on Saturday, April 11, 2026. I agree to all management's rules and regulations. I understand this contract will be legally binding between the two parties once the application has been accepted. Vendors should insure their own exhibit and display materials. The City of Dania Beach does not and will not assume liability for theft, injury, or any other accident that may occur during the event to visitors or vendors. I, on behalf of the Vendor, do hereby knowingly, freely, and voluntarily assume all liability for any damage or injury that may occur as a result of the Vendor's participation in event(s) to be held at any Dania Beach park(s), road or property and agree to release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Broward County, its current and former officers, agents, employees, and volunteers (collectively, the “Releasees”) from any liability or claims for damage or injury that may be sustained by the Vendor, its officers, employees, or agents, or any third party directly or indirectly in conjunction with, or arising out of, the Vendor's participation in the event(s). I, on behalf of the Vendor, further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from and against any and all causes of action, demands, claims, losses, liabilities, and expenditures of any kind, including attorneys' fees, court costs, and expenses (collectively, a “Claim”), raised or alleged to be caused, in whole or in part, by any intentional, reckless, or negligent act or omission of the Vendor, its current or former employees, agents, or servants, arising from, relating to, or in connection with the Vendor's use of any City of Dania Beach park(s), streets or properties or participation in the event(s). Contractor is an independent contractor providing these contracted services to Purchaser.