IRON SHARPENS IRON BBQ COOK OFF

Iron Sharpens Iron, an annual BBQ cook-off fundraiser benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Gulf Coast, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mardi Gras Park in downtown Mobile. This family-friendly event showcases grill masters from across the Gulf Coast competing against each other. Sample some of the best barbecue anywhere while supporting a great organization. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the event. For more information, go to https://ticketstripe.com/ISIBBQCOOKOFF2026.