If you’ve been craving the taste of home, Big Mama’s Festival is the event for you! Join us on Saturday, October 15, at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex for a day of fun with family, friends, and the best collard greens around!
The 2021 Big Mama’s Collard Greens Cook-Off winner, Yolanda Kearney, will be on-site to show you how it’s done and to protect her crown. Will you be the one to dethrone her? If you think you have the cooking skills sign up today!

The Big Mama’s Collard Greens Festival is a celebration of community and culture, influenced by Cajun, Creole, Southern and Caribbean styles. The festival has been around for more than 20 years and is one of the most anticipated events in Sarasota County.
The event will be held on Saturday, October 15, at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex. Various vendors will be selling food, drinks, crafts and more. The event also features live music performances by well-known local bands.
Sponsorships are available to businesses who want to support the festival or have a presence there. Vendors can also apply to sell food or crafts at the event by filling out this form.