Sonny's BBQ launches Feast & Float, a riverside event in Florida, packed with BBQ, music and summer fun

Sonny’s BBQ is bringing slow-smoked flavor to the water’s edge with Feast & Float, a riverside experience at events across Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky this summer.

There's nothing quite like summertime on the river – sunscreen in the air, tubes lined up along the banks, music echoing through the trees and delicious meals shared with friends.

This summer, Winter Park based Sonny's BBQ is tapping into that unmistakable feeling with the launch of Feast & Float, a riverside celebration designed for tubers, adventure seekers and barbecue lovers alike. Throughout the summer, Sonny's BBQ will be popping up at select popular tubing destinations across Florida, Kentucky, and Georgia, to serve up an unforgettable day of food, fun, music and sunshine-filled adventure.   

Kicking off on Saturday, June 6, at Florida's Rainbow River, Dunnellon, Feast & Float invites guests to gather their crew, hop in a tube and let the current lead the way to Sonny's BBQ pop-up stationed near designated river entry or exit points. Whether fueling up before a float or refueling after a day on the water, guests can savor a sampling of signature menu items while enjoying music, fun giveaways and classic summer games. 

Feast & Float stops include:  

• Saturday, June 6 at KP Hole Park on Rainbow River (Dunnellon, FL) 

• Saturday, June 27 at Stillwater Campground (Frankfort, KY)

• Saturday, July 25 at Abbotts Bridge Recreation Area on Chattahoochee River (Duluth, GA) 

• Saturday, August 8 at Blackwater River State Park (Milton, FL)  

"Summer is all about slowing down, soaking up the moment and making memories with friends and family," said Katie Love, chief marketing officer at Sonny's BBQ. "With Feast & Float, we're bringing our slow-smoked BBQ right to the water's edge so guests can enjoy an easygoing day filled with great food, music and summer adventure. It's everything people love about summer with a dash of signature Sonny's style." 

Whether you're a seasoned tuber, kayaker, or paddle boarder, or simply looking for a new way to enjoy BBQ this season, Feast & Float is your invitation to kick back, relax and savor the summer.  

For more information about the Feast & Float event schedule – including how to plan for your day on the water and stay up to date on weather-related schedule changes or rain dates - please visit sonnysbbq.com/specials/feast-and-float-2026

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