Smoke on the Water BBQ Festival

Join us on April 26th, 2025 at McFarland Park for our annual Smoke on the Water Backyard Barbeque contest! There will be live entertainment, food trucks, inflatable games for the children, and an opportunity to vote on your favorite BBQ.

Gates open at 9:00 a.m.

Admission Fee: $5

Food trucks and vendors on-site

Peoples Choice starts at 11:30 a.m. until sold out ($5 for tasting)

Live music in the park (bring lawn chairs)

Awards begin at approximately 3 p.m.

All proceeds go to benefit Shoals Scholar Dollars!

It’s the Smoke on the Water Festival, and it will be delicious!