The Florida Man Games Round 3 Heads South: New Home at Cleetus McFarland’s Freedom Factory. New challenges, new participants, high-octane new venue!

August 12th, 2025

Hold onto your mullets—The Florida Man Games is officially moving to the Freedom Factory, a one-of-a-kind racetrack venue in Bradenton, Florida, owned by YouTube superstar and motorsports legend Cleetus McFarland. With more beer- fueled antics, backyard brawls, and legendary Floridian chaos than ever before, this year’s event is shaping up to be the wildest installment yet.

The Florida Man Games is a laugh-out-loud, adrenaline-soaked contest that lets Floridians, “Live the headlines, without the jail time”. From shopping cart jousts to evading capture from real police officers, it’s truly an event that only Floridians can pull off. This year, fans can expect all-new events, bigger challenges, and an epic mystery showdown that will be unveiled in the coming months.

“We’re going bigger, sweatier, and more hilarious than ever,” said Pete Melfi, Founder and Commissioner of The Florida Man Games. “With an iconic new venue and even more legendary Floridians involved, 2026 is going to be unforgettable.”

To add to the madness, The Florida Man Games is drafting brand-new teams from cities across the sunshine state, starting in Tampa and Orlando, opening the gates for the next generation of swamp- born warriors to earn their shot at glory, catalytic converter trophies, and thousands of dollars in cash prizes.

Melfi says he’s excited to bring the events to new territory, so that even more Floridians have a chance to experience all the chaos for themselves. “This event was made for all of Florida, and taking the show on tour is an exciting new component of this competition.”

Tickets for the event are available now for discounted presale rates of $40 for General Admission, and $120 for VIP at https://thefoat.com/611264

About The Florida Man Games
A parody sports competition inspired by the infamous “Florida Man” headlines, The Florida Man Games features outrageous challenges, unpredictable stunts, and an unmatched showcase of the Sunshine State’s most iconic personalities.

About The Freedom Factory
A repurposed oval racetrack in Bradenton, FL, The Freedom Factory is a motorsports playground known for wild races, demolition events, and content seen by millions on YouTube.
About Cleetus McFarland

Cleetus McFarland is a motorsports influencer, car enthusiast, and YouTube star with a massive following. He owns the Freedom Factory and is known for turning wild ideas into full-throttle entertainment.