Tampa Pig Jig Returns to Julian B. Lane Park for 15th Annual Event
The 15th annual Tampa Pig Jig, featuring music and barbecue, is returning to Julian B. Lane Park. The event also serves as a fundraiser for kidney disease research and will headline country music star Thomas Rhett.

Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, October 14, 2026 —
The Tampa Pig Jig is set to return to Julian B. Lane Park for its 15th annual event, bringing together music and barbecue while raising funds for kidney disease research. Country music star Thomas Rhett is named as the event’s headliner.
The event’s return marks its 15th year, according to the information provided. No date or schedule for this year’s gathering was included, so when the event will take place and how long it will run are not specified. Details about other performers, food vendors, attendance, and the fundraising goal were also not provided.
The summary describes the Pig Jig as a fundraiser for kidney disease research but does not identify the organizations involved or explain how funds will be collected or distributed. It also does not specify whether proceeds support a particular research institution, project, or program.
Julian B. Lane Park is the stated venue. Information about admission, ticket prices, parking, and other arrangements was not included. The event announcement identifies Thomas Rhett as the headliner but does not provide further details about his performance.
With those specifics unavailable, the confirmed details are limited to the event’s 15th annual return to the park, its music and barbecue, its fundraising purpose, and its announced headliner. Additional information about timing and event logistics was not provided.
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