This is About the Warriors!
🎗️ In Honor and Celebration of Our Cancer Warriors 🎗️
At the Bo’s Roast & Chili Cook-Off 2027, we gathered not only to raise funds—but to honor the real heroes among us. Those who continue to fight, those who fought with grace, and those whose memory continues to inspire us every day. To the Warriors Still Fighting: Your strength, your courage, and your resilience are the heartbeat of why we gather. We see you. We support you. We walk beside you. To the Warriors We’ve Lost: Your legacy lives on in every hug shared, every dollar raised, and every life touched. We carry your spirit forward in our mission. 💛 Your names will be spoken, your lives celebrated, your battles never forgotten. Bo’s Roast is—and always will be—for you.
2027 WARRIOR WALL
Larry Alexander, Dale Antley, George Appel, Patricia Arrington, Margaret Bradbury’s Mom, Angela Jo Bray, Ernest J Bray III, Chris Brooks, Michele Brooks, Phillip B. Brooks, Nancy Brown, Betty Brown Burkhardt, Lucy S Campbell, Pat Campbell, Sr., Ryan J. Campbell, Aunt Caroo, Alva Crisp Sr., Linda Crosby, Judy Cuomo, Nicole Dantzler, 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, Frank O Hunt, Mary Jo Hunt, Annette Jefferson, Elaine Johnson, Linda Jones, Ashley Keith, Ken King, Anita Lawson, Estelle Logan, John Lucas, Ken Mackenzie, Paul Madden, Tim McElwee, Bonnie McLaren, Rosemary Melendez, Patricia Melody, Judy Morris, Sean Nettles, Courtney Newman, Jaxen Nitishin, Daniel G. O’Rourk, Wade Payne, Daniela Paz, Karen Milstead Pelligrino, Maryon Peterson, Will Prescott, William Regensburger, Fred Reindollar, Kim Wade Roberts, Jack Ross, Missi Saunders, Joel Schell, Betty Schmonsees, Nancy Bryson Schwartz, Margaret Denny Scott, Barbara Seay, Buddy Seay, Deborah Shaw, Sylvia Stewart, Henry Swinton Jr, Michelle Principie-Tanner, Wendy Thomas, Janice Tibboles, Karen Croft Venesky, Jerry Wade, Angela Baker Wagner, Carol Walsh, Jimmy Walsh, Ilona M. Watson, Jackie Woods, Sara Woods, Mickey Young, Julie Harris Zerbst
Donate an Item to Our Silent Auction
Help us make the 16th Annual Bo’s Roast & Chili Cook-Off a huge success!
We’re seeking silent auction donations from individuals and businesses who want to support Islands Against Cancer, Inc. — a local nonprofit helping cancer patients navigate care through technology and advocacy.
Whether it’s a gift certificate, product, experience, artwork, or themed basket, your contribution helps raise vital funds for families in need and shines a spotlight on your business or brand at one of Charleston’s most anticipated community events.
All donors will be recognized at the event and on our website and social media pages.
It’s a great way to give back and connect with hundreds of guests while supporting a powerful cause.
💜 Ready to contribute?
Please complete our quick Auction Donation Form below, and a member of our team will follow up with details.
Thank you for helping us create hope, connection, and community — one generous gift at a time.
🌶️ Volunteer with Us at the 16th Annual Bo’s Roast & Chili Cook-Off!
We’re looking for energetic, reliable volunteers to help make this year’s event our best one yet! From greeting guests and helping with setup to serving chili and assisting in the kids’ area — every helping hand makes a difference.
Each volunteer receives a FREE VIP ticket to enjoy the event before or after their shift, including access to live music, oysters, cold drinks, and the full Bo’s Roast experience.
If you’d like to be part of this fun, meaningful day benefiting Islands Against Cancer, Inc., please sign up using our quick volunteer button 👉
Come lend your time, meet great people, and help us make a difference! 💜
This is by far the best event I've ever been a part of 6 years in a row never been disappointed even tho i drive 200 miles to go and be apart of it the ppl the event make it all worth it and knowing it helps l9cal ppl there makes it greater
I could stay closer to home here in the upstate but i choose to pay a hotel bill and gas food and expenses to be there
T Griff
Attendee
We LOVE our Sponsors
This event would not be possible without the generosity and dedication of our incredible supporters:
2026 Sponsors: Victoria Smith Law Firm, AC Heating and Air Conditioning, Atlantic Termite and Pest Management, The BootJack, Butler & College, LLC, Charleston Oncology, Chesco Remodeling LLC, Coca-Cola, Corky’s Outdoor Power Equipment, Doscher Family Seafood, Forsberg’s Fine Wine & Spirits, Hughes Event Rentals, Island Electrical, James Island Heating and Air, LLC, Jason’s Jump Castle, Keri Seay Events, Lending with Mark, Lowcountry Home Specialties, Martins Bar-B-Que Joint, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Services, LLC, Priority Landscape, Redneck Horseshoes, Renewal by Andersen, Salt Washed Photography, Seay Event Rentals, State Farm – Windy Plank, Terminix, William Turner Gallery, Wingate Power, LLC Affinty Charters, Chesco Remodeling LLC, Matthew Doscher, MyHypno Frog, Smooth Move, Wadmalaw Girls,
Nancy Brown Memorial Award, Jack McAfee Memorial Award, Pat Campbell, Sr. Memorial Award
2026 CHILI CATEGORY WINNERS:
Best Individual – You’ve been Dupe’d
Best Restaurant – GARAGE 75
Best Firehouse – Ladder 1
It’s Hot Chili (spiciest entry) – The Natural
NANCY BROWN MEMORIAL AWARD – People’s Choice – The Point
PAT CAMPBELL, SR. MEMORIAL AWARD – Best Dressed Booth – Look What Made Me Stew!
Bo’s Backyard BBQ Challenge
New for 2027!
Think your family and friends rave about your pulled pork?
Now it’s your chance to prove it.
The 16th Annual Bo’s Roast & Chili Cook-Off is proud to introduce the inaugural Bo’s Backyard BBQ Challenge, a friendly competition designed exclusively for backyard pitmasters.
We’re looking for six amateur teams to battle for bragging rights, Viking trophies, and the title of Bo’s Backyard BBQ Champion.
This isn’t a competition for restaurants or professional BBQ teams.
It’s for the backyard legends who spend weekends tending the smoker, perfecting family recipes, and claiming they make the best pulled pork in the Lowcountry.
If that sounds like you, we want you to compete.
Competition Details
Competition Category: Pulled Pork (Boston Butt/Pork Butt)
Available Team Spots: 6
Entry Fee:
Each team should plan to prepare enough pulled pork to serve approximately 300 one-ounce tasting samples, in addition to a separate judging sample for our celebrity judges.
Guests will vote for their favorite in the People’s Choice BBQ Challenge, so every sample is an opportunity to earn their vote.
Who Can Enter?
The Bo’s Backyard BBQ Challenge is open to amateur backyard pitmasters only.
Eligible competitors include:
- Individuals
- Friends
- Families
- Neighborhood teams
- Co-workers
- Church groups
- Civic organizations
This competition is not open to:
- Restaurants
- Food trucks
- Catering companies
- Commercial BBQ businesses
- Professional competition teams
Competition Format
Teams will prepare their pulled pork using their own recipes and techniques before arriving at the event.
Each team will:
- Submit a sample for celebrity judging.
- Serve bite-sized samples to event guests.
- Decorate their booth and showcase their team spirit.
- Compete for three championship awards.
Awards
🏆 Grand Champion BBQ
Awarded to the highest-scoring team as selected by our celebrity judges.
🏆 People’s Choice BBQ
Voted on by event attendees.
🏆 Best BBQ Booth
Awarded to the team with the most creative, engaging, and spirited booth presentation.
Each winning team will receive a custom Bo’s Roast Viking Trophy and, more importantly, year-long bragging rights.
Why We Created This Competition
For 16 years, Bo’s Roast has been known as one of the Lowcountry’s favorite chili cook-offs.
In 2027, we’re adding something new.
The Backyard BBQ Challenge celebrates the incredible amateur pitmasters throughout our community while continuing to support the mission of Islands Against Cancer, Inc.
Every team, every ticket, and every bite helps provide technology advocacy, patient navigation, education, and support for cancer warriors and their caregivers throughout our community.
Think You Have What It Takes?
Only six teams will be accepted for the inaugural competition.
If your friends already say you make the best pulled pork around…
It’s time to prove it.
Apply today and become one of the original six Backyard BBQ Challenge competitors.
What you are Supporting when you sponsor, donate and volunteer your time to, and by attend the Bo's Roast & Chili Cook-Off.
Advocacy & Support
We support local 501(c)3 non profits that advocate for and support cancer patients and their families in the lowcountry. www.islandsagainstcancer.com
7300+
Supporters
400+
Chili Cook Off Participants
LIVE MUSIC
$228,800+
Donated
Sound | Production | Management by Graham Whorley