Smoke on the River BBQ Competition

Returns Labor Day Weekend 

August 30–31, 2025 | Kelley Park, Burlington, KS

The Smoke on the River BBQ Competition is back and bigger than ever, featuring a KCBS-sanctioned DOUBLE Masters event with over $19,250 in prize money up for grabs! Hosted by the Smoke on the River BBQ Club, this two-day barbecue showdown will heat up Labor Day Weekend, with competitions taking place Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Aug. 31 at Kelley Park in Burlington, Kansas.

The event will feature:

• Two separate Masters Competitions (Saturday & Sunday), judging chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket
• A Kids Q Competition on Saturday night with divisions for ages 10 & under and 11–16
• Grand Champion prizes of $1,500 per day, with payouts extending to 7th place in each meat category
• Ribbons, plaques, and trophies awarded in all divisions

Team setup begins Friday, Aug. 29 at noon, with limited 30-amp and 50-amp electric hookups, free ice, water access, and designated ash/trash areas available.

All meat inspections, cook meetings, and turn-in times will follow KCBS Official Rules and Judging Procedures.

For registration forms, detailed rules, and event updates, visit:
👉 smokeontheriverbbq.org

Questions?
📧 smoke66839@gmail.com
📞Mark Petterson: (620) 364-9110
📞Bobby Skipper: (334) 301-5479

Come compete, cook, or cheer on your favorite teams—it’s a weekend you won’t want to miss!