Elkton, Florida·County fairgrounds with covered arena and campsites

St. Johns County Fairgrounds

The fairgrounds in Elkton, Florida has a covered arena, exhibit halls, meeting rooms, campsites and permanent bleacher seating for 2000. It is a short distance from Daytona, Jacksonville and Gainesville. Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam is held here, with free parking for general admission patrons.

Before you go

Covered arena and exhibit halls
Bleacher seating for 2000
Campsites with water and electric
Free general admission parking
Leashed pets welcome at the BBQ Slam
Capacity
Permanent bleacher seating for 2000
Indoor or outdoor
Covered arena, exhibit halls and meeting rooms, plus campsites and vendor locations
Official site
sjcfl.us
Next festival here
Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam, Jan 9, 2027

Worth knowing before you go

  • RV and campsite hook-ups are for private events only.
  • Campsites have water, electric, and bathroom and shower facilities.
  • At Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam, parking is free for general admission patrons, and VIP parking is for VIP passholders.
  • Pets are welcome at Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam and must be leashed at all times.
  • Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam is family-friendly, with activities for all ages including games, food and entertainment.

Festivals here

Venue basics: Covered arena and exhibit halls · Bleacher seating for 2000 · Campsites with water and electric.

Is it for you

Choose it if

  • You want a family-friendly outdoor event with activities for all ages.

Think twice if

  • You expect RV or campsite hook-ups at a public event: they are for private events only.

Getting there and parking

The fairgrounds is a short distance from historic St. Augustine and from Daytona, Jacksonville and Gainesville. For more information call (904) 209-0332.

Festival-specific · Jimmy Jam BBQ SlamParking is free for general admission patrons, and VIP parking is available for VIP passholders.

Accessibility

We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at St. Johns County Fairgrounds. The venue's own pages are the place to check: sjcfl.us.

Camping

The fairgrounds has campsites with water, electric, and bathroom and shower facilities. RV and campsite hook-ups are for private events only.

Food, water and what you can bring

Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam is family-friendly, with activities for all ages including games, food and entertainment.

Pets are welcome at Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam and must be leashed at all times.

A little history

Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam is an outdoor barbecue and cars event in memory of Jimmy Jam, run as a non-profit fundraiser. A ticket is required for admission, with separate fees for tastings and competition entries.