In 2025, Big Save made history with a total of 2412 people officially counted in their braai area, beating the current standing record of 2220 set in Japan. This year, the event is coming back bigger, stronger, and more determined than ever.
To achieve the Guinness World Record™, 3000 proud South Africans will spend Heritage Day around the fire to claim the Guinness World Record™ title for the most people grilling/barbecuing simultaneously.
Each braai ticket, which also includes vegetarian and halaal options, provides a portion of wors to braai, a fresh roll/pap, a branded apron to keep, a pair of tongs to keep, and access to a braai station, prelit and ready for cooking. From 10am, all 3,000 participants will braai together in what is the biggest public braai the world has ever seen.
Please note: For Guinness World Records purposes, all braai participants must remain at their allocated braai station for the full official braai period. Participants may not leave their station, walk around, visit friends, take photos away from their station, or move to another braai during the official attempt.
After the braai, the day transforms into a full Heritage Day festival experience with live performances from award-winning South African artists like Mafikizolo, Shekinah, Matthew Mole, Lady Zamar and more. There's also a beer garden and access to a wide variety of food trucks and drink vendors, family-friendly zones with chill areas and entertainment, and brand activations filled with games, prizes, and fun.