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Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Burger Battle? VIII

May 20, 2026 – May 22, 2026 Huizenga Plaza Fort Lauderdale, FL
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This year-s battle will take place at Huizenga Plaza on Saturday, May 20, 2017 4 ? 7 pm. This sizzling event will pit sixteen (16) top restaurants and burger joints against one another as they show off their creative juices and grilling skills to 1200+ guests along the scenic New River. The afternoon will include a Burger Eating Contest Sponsored by Stevens & Goldwyn, P.A., , live music, cold beer, quality cocktails, refreshing wines and plenty of gourmet burger creations, while raising funds to support the Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale-s mission of building and nurturing a vibrant community connected by the New River. In addition to the unlimited burger tasting, all event goers will be treated to a French-Fry Bar. Each guest will receive three drink tickets for use at either the Jack Daniels cocktail stands & the Barefoot Wine & Bubbly tent provided by Breakthru Beverage and beer stations supplied by Stephens Distributing to wash down all of those burgers. BBChip Who will take the Trophy? A team of restaurant industry judges will award the custom Riverwalk Burger Battle? trophy and guests will also select a Fan Favorite with their Burger Battle Chip. EAT ~ DRINK ~ ROCK ~ VOTE $ 45. General Admission includes 16 Burger Samples, 3 Drink Tickets & French Fry Bar $125. VIP Admission ~ a one of a kind VIP burger experience: VIP admission for 1, INCLUDES: early admission to the event at 3:30pm, unlimited burger samples from all burger contest contenders and the french fry bar; specialty VIP bites only available in the VIP area; full open bars and beer tastings; specialty tables and seating. $1250. Slider Sponsor: INCLUDES ? VIP admission for 10 with your own reserved table in the VIP area ~ a one of a kind VIP burger experience with 9 of your closest friends, coworkers or clients! Includes all benefits listed above.