Barbecue pit masters from all over the States, including Cowboys Barbeque and Rib Co. of Texas, Willingham’s of Memphis, and Virginia’s Johnson's Bar-B-Que come to town for the Phantom Gourmet BBQ Beach Party, which includes all of the barbecue you can eat, beer, a beach, and music. The Phantom Gourmet asks that you wear his favorite color, purple. Tickets do not include food or beverage purchases.