Everything Included With Your Ticket
- UNLIMITED burger tastings from South Florida's top chefs
- UNLIMITED craft beers, wines & premium spirits
- LIVE MUSIC from Spider Cherry Band all night
- VOTE for People's Choice Best Battle Burger
- CHEFS COMPETE for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Grill Master
- RETAIL Bazaar — shopping on site
- Florida's LONGEST-RUNNING burger festival — 13 years
- BENEFITS Children's Giving Foundation (501c3)
- VIBE-COOL FANS keep the summer heat comfortable
- NO EXTRA FEES — 100% included in your ticket price
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What to Expect
Things to Do in Boca Raton in July 2026
If you are searching for the best things to do in Boca Raton in July 2026, the Boca Burger Battle belongs at the top of the list. This all-inclusive summer food festival brings together serious burger lovers, top chef contenders, live music, and an energetic night-time crowd for one of the signature South Florida events of the season.
Held in Downtown Boca Raton near Mizner Park, this Palm Beach County tradition attracts both locals and visitors looking for a memorable summer weekend experience. For guests exploring more Boca Raton events, the Boca Burger Battle stands out because it blends food, nightlife, competition, and value into one high-energy evening.
Why This Is One of the Top Boca Raton Events of the Year
The Boca Burger Battle is the longest-running burger battle in the state of Florida, now celebrating 13 years. It has become a true summer tradition in Boca Raton and one of the best-known food battles anywhere in Florida.
Guests travel from Tallahassee to Key West to attend, often turning the event into a full Boca Raton weekend getaway. The appeal is simple: unlimited food and drinks, live music, a beautiful outdoor setting at Sanborn Square Park, and the chance to taste exclusive burger creations from standout chefs and restaurants across South Florida.
- 13 years running as a premier Florida burger battle
- Sold-out history and strong returning attendance year after year
- Original recipes created just for the event by many of the chef contenders
- Unlimited food and drinks included with every ticket
- Downtown Boca Raton setting near Mizner Park in the heart of Palm Beach County
Winning the Boca Burger Battle carries real foodie credibility. Contenders regularly report increased restaurant traffic after the event, and winners often gain major visibility and street cred in the South Florida dining scene. Past winning chefs have even gone on to national recognition, including a later feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
Event Details
Florida's longest-running burger competition returns for a 13th consecutive summer. The 13th Annual Boca Burger Battle — A Grilling Affair! takes over Sanborn Square Park in downtown Boca Raton on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Produced by BocaRaton.com & The BITES! Network — the team behind the Boca Raton Wine and Food Festival and the Florida Tacos, Wings & Desserts Battle — this is one of the most talked-about South Florida food festivals of the summer and a signature event in Palm Beach County. This year's proceeds benefit the Children's Giving Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting children's charities throughout South Florida.
Your ticket is completely all-inclusive from arrival to closing time. Sample every burger, vote for your favorite, and enjoy unlimited craft beers, seasonal wines, premium spirits, non-alcoholic refreshers, and complimentary water — all night, no extra charges. Live music from the Spider Cherry Band runs the full duration of the event.
VIP Admission (6 PM) gives you a full hour ahead of the General Admission crowd — first picks at every station before the 7 PM rush. VIP spots sell out each year. Upgrade while they're available.
The Battle draws a hand-picked roster of South Florida's most acclaimed burger chefs and restaurants, selected for culinary creativity, flavor innovation, and proven crowd appeal. Many contenders build original recipes specifically for the Boca Burger Battle rather than serving standard menu burgers. Contenders span Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties — including Yard House at Mizner Park, Lazy Dog Boca Raton, Beauregards Fine Meats & Butchery, Drift Bar at Sonrisa, The Office Delray, Studio Burger Fort Lauderdale, Lucky Fish Beach Bar, and many more.
The Grill Master Judges — including WiLD 95.5 host Carmine Gialanelia, CBS News 12 anchor Sam Kerrigan, former Palm Beach County Mayor Robert Weinroth, and Boca Raton Tribune publisher Douglas Heizer — evaluate each entry on taste, patty quality, bun integrity, creativity, and presentation. They crown 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Grill Masters while the crowd votes with their wooden chips for People's Choice Best Battle Burger.
Location
Sanborn Square Park
72 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Downtown Boca Raton — just south of Mizner Park
All-inclusive ticket — unlimited burgers, craft drinks & live music. July 11, 2026 at Sanborn Square Park.
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