Colbert County Tourism & Convention Bureau

Events Calendar

Events Calendar

Smoke on the Water Backyard BBQ Contest and Festival
Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10:00am - 07:00pm
Contact 256-740-4141

April 27, 2019 - Smoke on the Water Backyard BBQ Contest and Festival , McFarland Park, 200 James M. Spain Drive, Florence.  10 a.m.- 7 p.m. The Smoke on the Water Festival is more than just a BBQ cook-off; It's an event for the entire family.  Sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society and the Alabama BBQ Association, this cook-off will determine the bery best BBQ from among the entrants, and the winners will win cash prizes.  If you love barbeque, this is the place to be!

ABOUT THE EVENT

The Smoke on the Water Festival is more than just a BBQ cook-off – it’s an event for the entire family! Sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society and the Alabama BBQ Association, this cook-off will determine the very best barbeque from among entrants participating from throughout the Southeast.  Winners will compete for cash prizes totaling more than $6,000.

But, the festival includes so much more for everyone…

  • While it lasts, you will be able to sample BBQ from some of the cook teams represented.  Come taste and vote for your favorite- the People’s Choice Awards will be based on your votes!  ($5 in addition to admission for adults and youth)
  • All-day live entertainment (check out the 2019 Entertainment tab)
  • Cornhole competition ($40 entry fee per team of two people) 
  • Access to the Beer Garden (for those of-age)
  • Vendors of all kinds
  • A “Cruise-In” car show [Sponsored by the Colbert/Lauderdale Baptist Association] 
  • Come see the winners at 3:00 at the main stage.
  • A Kids Zone 
  • and loads of fun things for the entire family 
  • Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the day!

Admission:  For adults 18 or older, your admission is a donation of $15 or more to Shoals Scholar Dollars.

Youth under 18 enter free with a paid parent.  People's Choice BBQ sample Tickets =$5 (in addition to admission)

Armbands available at the Gate.

Music Entertainment

10:00  Lucero Adame

11:00  Max Russell & The Shakedown Kings

12:00  Mark Narmore and Walt Aldridge

1:00 James LeBlanc and the Winchesters

2:00 Blind the Ski

3:00 BBQ Competition Awards

3:20  Blake & Will

4:00  The Midnighters

5:00  Wildwood Ruminators

6:00-8:00  Rusty & The Relics

smoke on the water 

Location 200 James M. Spain Drive, Florence.