16TH ANNUAL BO'S ROAST & CHILI COOK-OFF
BEST BACKYARD
PARTY FOR A CAUSE!
Saturday, January 23, 2027
12 PM – 5 PM · James Island County Park
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
2027 Theme: A Day at the Casino
Oysters, chili, barbecue, live music, and a community coming together to support cancer warriors and caregivers through Islands Against Cancer, Inc.
PURCHASE TICKETS BECOME A SPONSOR
TOGETHER, WE ROAST. TOGETHER, WE RAISE.
OYSTER ROAST
CHILI COOK-OFF
BBQ COMPETITION
LIVE MUSIC
FAMILY FUN
THE LOWCOUNTRY'S FAVORITE TRADITIONS
Everything You Love About Bo's Roast
Great food, great entertainment, and an even greater reason to come together.
CHILI FULL · WAITLIST OPEN
Chili Cook-Off
All chili team spots are filled. Join the waitlist in case a spot opens!
JOIN CHILI WAITLIST
CALLING ALL BBQ TEAMS
BBQ REGISTRATION OPEN
Think You've Got the Best BBQ?
The Chili Cook-Off may be full, but the BBQ Competition is still accepting teams!
Bring your best barbecue, show off your skills, and join the competition at the 16th Annual Bo's Roast.
BBQ TEAM INFORMATION CHILI WAITLIST
CALLING ALL LOCAL BUSINESSES
Be Part of Something Bigger
Help bring this beloved Charleston event to life while supporting Islands Against Cancer's free services for cancer warriors and caregivers.
EXPLORE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGESOctober 31, 2026
Deadline for paid sponsorships to be included on roadside promotional signs. Other sponsorship opportunities may remain available afterward.
JOIN THE CELEBRATION
Make Your Plans for January 23
Event Tickets
Get your General Admission or VIP tickets and join us for the Best Backyard Party for a Cause.
BUY TICKETSGolf Cart Raffle
Enter for a chance to win an EPIC E40FX four-seat golf cart from Joe's Golf Carts.
RAFFLE INFORMATION
OUR COMMUNITY MAKES IT POSSIBLE
Sponsors & Community Partners
Thank you to the businesses and organizations helping support Bo's Roast.
BECOME A 2027 SPONSOR
EVERY FIGHT HAS A NAME
Our Warrior Wall
Behind every name is a story of courage, love, and strength. We honor those who are fighting, celebrate those who have overcome, and remember those who will forever remain in our hearts.
- Larry Alexander
- Buster Altine, Sr.
- Sigrid Altine
- Dale Antley
- George Appel
- Patricia Arrington
- Angela Jo Bray
- Ernest J Bray III
- Chris Brooks
- Michele Brooks
- Phillip B. Brooks
- Nancy Brown
- Jacquelyn Buhmeyer
- Betty Brown Burkhardt
- Christina Burnham
- Lucy S Campbell
- Pat Campbell, Sr.
- R. Raymond Campbell, Jr.
- Ryan J. Campbell
- Shea Clark
- Linda Coke
- Ginny Conlon
- Alva Crisp, Sr.
- Phil Croft
- Linda Crosby
- Judy Cuomo
- Eddie Curry
- Paula Dahlke
- Nicole Dantzler
- Janet Davis
- Tim Delaney
- Vicki Demasi
- Stephanie Donald
- Colby DuPree Elsey
- Clem Floyd
- Dale Fogel
- Jaxson Foxwell
- Frank Frazier
- Bobby Free
- Shelby Gillion
- Ann Bay Goddin
- Wendy Grandstaff
- Sherry Griffith
- Leslie Hennigar
- Tasha Higgins
- Tara Hock
- Jim Homann
- Frank O Hunt
- Mary Jo Hunt
- John Jankauskas
- Annette Jefferson
- Elaine Johnson
- Linda Jones
- Ashley Keith
- Ken King
- Eric Lawler
- Anita Lawson
- Estelle Logan
- Beau Long
- Richard "Lovi" Lovisone
- John Lucas
- Melissa Lynn (3x Survivor)
- Ken Mackenzie
- Paul Madden
- Tim McElwee
- Bonnie McLaren
- Rosemary Melendez
- Patricia Melody
- Kim Moore
- Judy Morris
- Sean Nettles
- Courtney Newman
- Sandie Nichols
- Anne Nietert
- Jaxen Nitishin
- Andrea Novick
- Daniel G. O'Rourk
- Wade Payne
- Daniela Paz
- Karen Milstead Pelligrino
- Maryon Peterson
- Will Prescott
- Michelle Principie-Tanner
- Joy Ragland
- Jeff Regensburger
- William (Bill) Regensburger
- Fred Reindollar
- Kimberly (Kim) Wade Roberts
- Jack Ross
- Tim Rosselott
- Missi Saunders
- Joel Schell
- Betty Schmonsees
- Nancy Bryson Schwartz
- Margaret Denny Scott
- Barbara Seay
- Buddy Seay
- Deborah Shaw
- Sylvia Stewart
- Henry Swinton, Jr.
- Wendy Thomas
- Janice Tibboles
- Karen Croft Venesky
- Gerald Wade
- Angela Baker Wagner
- Carol Walsh
- Jimmy Walsh
- Ilona M. Watson
- Joseph Keven Williams
- Sonja Wilson
- Jackie Woods
- Sara Woods
- Mickey Young
- Julie Harris Zerbst
ALSO HONORED
Aunt Caroo · Margaret Bradbury's Mom · My Mom · Poppy
Every fight has a name. Every name has a story. Every story deserves to be remembered.
SHOP WARRIOR WALL EVENT SHIRTS
WEAR A NAME. HONOR A FIGHT.
Official 2027 Event Shirts
Our UPF 50 event shirts feature the Warrior Wall names on the back, honoring the cancer warriors who inspire us.
S–XL $35 · 2XL $40 · 3XL–4XL $45
Sizes 3XL and 4XL are preorder only. Long- and short-sleeve options are available.
ORDER EVENT SHIRTS SHIRT INFORMATIONLIVE MUSIC ALL AFTERNOON
The Soundtrack to Bo's Roast
Four musical acts, one incredible afternoon! Join us for great music, community, and a celebration of the cancer warriors who inspire us.
SETUP PERFORMANCE
Phillip Brooks
Cancer Survivor & Musician
Salty Still
Live at Bo's Roast
The Shakin' Martinis
Live at Bo's Roast
BabyFat
Live at Bo's Roast
Sound | Production | Management by Graham Whorley
ENTERTAINMENT DETAILSYOUR CHANCE TO WIN
EPIC E40FX Golf Cart Raffle
Joe's Golf Carts is helping make this year's raffle something special.
Raffle tickets are $50 each. A maximum of 500 tickets will be sold. See the official raffle information for eligibility, rules, and drawing details.
GOLF CART RAFFLE DETAILS
BE PART OF THE TEAM
Volunteers Make Bo's Roast Possible
From event setup and welcoming guests to helping behind the scenes, our volunteers are an important part of this special day. We'd love to have you join us!
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Event Information
Saturday, January 23, 2027
16th Annual Bo's Roast
12 PM – 5 PM
Five hours of food, music, and fun
James Island County Park
Charleston, South Carolina
THE REASON WE ROAST
Together, We Make a Difference
Bo's Roast & Chili Cook-Off benefits Islands Against Cancer, Inc., a nonprofit providing free patient and caregiver navigation, technology assistance, education, advocacy, and practical support.
Every ticket, sponsorship, and act of generosity helps us reach more cancer warriors and families.
LEARN ABOUT ISLANDS AGAINST CANCER