EVENT FAQs
FAQs
Join us in celebrating our Pig Jig event, but before you head to Julian B. Lane Park for one unforgettable, checkout our FAQs below:
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There is no designated parking for the Tampa Pig Jig, and parking is very limited. A number of public and private parking structures throughout downtown Tampa are available to accommodate fans attending the event. Primary parking structures include:
• Poe Parking Garage
• Ft. Brooke Garage
• Pam Iorio Parking Garage
• Port Tampa Bay Parking Garage
• Royal Street Regional Lot
• Twiggs St Garage
• Please remember also to check any meters and follow enforcement guidelines.
ADA parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis in all primary parking structures. There is no designated ADA parking for the event.
Fans are encouraged to celebrate responsibly and utilize rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft when attending the Tampa Pig Jig. For your convenience, guests using taxis, limos, and rideshare vehicles can be picked up or dropped off in front of Julian B. Lane Park on North Boulevard in our designated rideshare lane.
We love our furry friends! Dogs are allowed in the General Admission area ONLY and must be leashed and picked up after at all times.
ADA guests will have chairs available in a designated viewing area. Please see a Tampa Pig Pig volunteer for information on the day of the event.
YES – walk the rows and meet the incredible teams from local businesses who compete and help make the Pig Jig happen. Keep in mind the Pig Jig is an amateur barbecue competition, and our competitors are not Food Safety Certified. As such, they may not be able to serve food to the general public. Food row vendors will offer traditional and creative spins on BBQ favorites all day!
To enter our silent auction, sign up for Qtego by texting PIGJIG to 79230. Bidding won’t be live until the week of the event but stay tuned for details on packages and prizes listed on our social channels.
For ease of accessing the Tampa Pig Jig, guests are encouraged to travel as lightly as possible. The following items are not permitted on event day:
• Bags larger than 12x12x12 inches, backpacks, or wrapped packages
• Cameras with lenses smaller than 4” will be permitted, but camera bags will not be permitted.
• Selfie Sticks
• iPads and GoPros
• Binoculars are permitted, but binocular bags are not permitted.
• Video or audio recording devices
• Laser pointers
• Weapons of any kind
• Bottles, cans, or containers of any kind
• Sharp objects, sticks, or poles of any kind
• Fireworks
• Pepper spray or mace
• Coolers or outside food or beverage items
• Drugs or controlled substances
• Chairs, folding chairs, or any other type of individual chair for use
• Wrapped gifts
• Large banners or signs, banners or signs with objectionable language, banners or signs on a pole of any kind
• Please note, prohibited items discovered inside the designated area or any items left unattended for any amount of time are subject to confiscation. Prohibited items discovered during security inspections at the checkpoints must be either returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded. There are no lockers or safekeeping locations offered at the event.
Ticket sales are subject to availability, and early purchase is recommended as the Tampa Pig Jig traditionally sells out in advance. Tickets are NOT sold on-site on event day and must be purchased online through Eventbrite.
Yes, re-entry is permitted. You must exit through one of our two main gates and get your hand stamped in order to re-enter.
All Tampa Pig Jig guests must adhere to the following rules:
• No outside alcohol will be allowed in the event. Guests who are obviously impaired will not be admitted through the event checkpoint at the discretion of event management. You must be at least 21 years old to purchase alcohol. All alcohol sales require a government-issued photo ID as proof of age.
• No Identification; No Alcohol.
The Tampa Pig Jig would not be possible without the time and talent of generous individuals in our community. From registration to ticket sales and games to the silent auction, we have various opportunities available for you to get involved.
We are so glad that you asked! The Tampa Pig Jig benefits NephCure Kidney International, the only nonprofit organization committed to supporting research, improving treatment, and finding a cure for the debilitating kidney disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), and Nephrotic Syndrome.